Modernising VET policies and systems for the green and digital economy

The 21st Cedefop Brussels Seminar, organised in cooperation with the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, will explore how vocational education and training (VET) systems are adapting to the changing skills needs created by Europe’s green and digital transitions.

Bringing together EU and national policymakers, VET experts and social partners, the seminar will examine the skills needed for the green transition and how they can be integrated into learning and training. The construction sector will provide a practical example of these challenges, including how closer cooperation with employers can help ensure that training keeps pace with changing needs.

The seminar will also look at the growing use of artificial intelligence in VET, including the digital skills needed by students and teachers, approaches to integrating AI into VET programmes, and its role in supporting teaching and learning. Discussions will draw on evidence from Cedefop’s Timeline of VET policies in Europe and VET in Europe database, with examples from different countries and sectors.

Participation is by invitation only. If you would like to attend, please contact Cedefop’s Conference Service at Cedefop-ConferenceService@cedefop.europa.eu.

For over a decade, the Cedefop Brussels Seminar, organised in cooperation with the rotating Presidencies of the Council of the EU, has drawn on Cedefop’s research to address key policy issues in the European debate on education, training and employment.

The event is part of the European Skills & VET Week, an initiative of the European Commission, organised by Cedefop. Since 2016, the Week provides policymakers, stakeholders and social partners with a platform to share insights, showcase best practices, and help drive strategies for upskilling and reskilling the European workforce.