The Week 2018

Summary of the week

The third edition of the European Vocational Skills Week, organised in cooperation with the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU, took place in Vienna from 5 to 9 November 2018. The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders from across Europe to share their perspectives on Vocational Education and Training (VET) and its role in the future of work. As in previous years, the Week in 2018 aimed to promote VET as a way to help young and adult learners discover their talents and as a smart choice that leads to high-quality jobs and increased employability. Quality education, effective promotion of apprenticeships and inclusive policies to accommodate the most vulnerable groups were also emphasised during the discussions of the Week. The event focused on the future of VET: how it might evolve and what challenges it will face.

Events and activities

Over 1,800 national, regional and local events and activities were organised in the context of the third edition of the European Vocational Skills Week. Events and activities took place in 45 countries, including all the EU Member States and 17 non-EU countries, reaching more than 2.4 million people.

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