Press Release: EuroSkills 2008 – a showcase of Europe’s best in vocational education and training

Under the slogan 'Skills for a strong Europe' the first ever Europe-wide skills competition will bring together hundreds of talented and skilled young people from across Europe. Aimed at students and graduates in vocational education and training (VET), EuroSkills 2008 is hosting a series of competitions and demonstrations at Rotterdam's Ahoy arena, between 18 and 20 September 2008. A total of 49 trades are being showcased, covering a vast array of professions such as florists and web designers, electricians, motorcycle technicians and nurses. The event is organised by the European Skills Promotion Organisation (ESPO), in cooperation with Skills Netherlands. The European Commission is supporting the organisation of EuroSkills 2008 through funds from the Lifelong Learning Programme.

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training: Press Release, 24.9.08: Cedefop’s contribution to EU initiatives highlighted during EuroSkills 2008 http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/news/6288.aspx

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