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Abstract: Cross-country report drafted within activities of the MEDA-ETE project as regards the topic of career guidance in the mediterranean region. Covering ten Mediterranean Partners (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and the West Bank and Gaza Strip), the report was built upon previous experience with career guidance reviews of the OECD, the European Commission, Cedefop, ETF and the World Bank. The analysis developed further the research methodology by ...; [Read more...] Cross-country report drafted within activities of the MEDA-ETE project as regards the topic of career guidance in the mediterranean region. Covering ten Mediterranean Partners (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and the West Bank and Gaza Strip), the report was built upon previous experience with career guidance reviews of the OECD, the European Commission, Cedefop, ETF and the World Bank. The analysis developed further the research methodology by paying particular attention to the socio-economic and cultural context of the Mediterranean region and its impact and limitations on career guidance services. Based on the assumption that career guidance is not only important for individuals, but can contribute also to a number of public-policy goals in education and training, in the labour market and in social cohesion and equity, it further took into account the paradigm shift in career guidance that is emerging in the EU and OECD countries, from "choosing a career" to "constructing a career", from "psychological testing" to "tasting the world of work", and from "external expert support" to "career self-management skills".- Analisi comparativa realizzata nell'ambito del progetto MEDA-ETE con riferimento al panel dell'orientamento professionale nella regione mediterranea.

Abstract: This paper is intended as a ready source of information for national policy-makers and the international community on the state of play of VET policies and systems in ETF partner countries. By including data for the EU-27, the report also sets out to inspire policy learning and dialogue both between the European Union (EU) and partner countries, and among the partner countries themselves. The paper is intended to enhance awareness among policy-makers in partner countries of the importa ...; [Read more...] This paper is intended as a ready source of information for national policy-makers and the international community on the state of play of VET policies and systems in ETF partner countries. By including data for the EU-27, the report also sets out to inspire policy learning and dialogue both between the European Union (EU) and partner countries, and among the partner countries themselves. The paper is intended to enhance awareness among policy-makers in partner countries of the importance of indicators in driving the policy cycle, and of the availability and sources of VET policy and system indicators in their country and region.

Abstract: The 2011 ETF yearbook continues the tradition of highlighting a thematic area of particular importance for the relevance and quality of the ETF's work. As in previous editions, chapters are written by ETF staff and provide deeper reflections on the ETF's work in its partner countries. The theme of the 2011 Yearbook is the role of the social partners in the fields of vocational education and training, lifelong learning and active labour market policies.

Abstract: This working document is a background study for the conference ‘Qualifications frameworks: from concepts to implementation’ on 6-7 October 2011 in Brussels. The focus of the study is on practical aspects of developing and implementing qualifications frameworks and their links to qualifications systems. Implementation arrangements are contextual. They may differ substantially from one location to another and they will change over time. They are different from each other even in what the ...; [Read more...] This working document is a background study for the conference ‘Qualifications frameworks: from concepts to implementation’ on 6-7 October 2011 in Brussels. The focus of the study is on practical aspects of developing and implementing qualifications frameworks and their links to qualifications systems. Implementation arrangements are contextual. They may differ substantially from one location to another and they will change over time. They are different from each other even in what they consider relevant and trustworthy. The study is still a working document and will be revised after the conference.

Abstract: These Key Indicators on Education, Skills and Employment (KIESE) are a collection of statistics that are part of a broader set of indicators proposed by the ETF to enable an assessment of developments in the field of human capital in the partner countries1. They include data on vocational education and training (VET), skills, employment and labour market outcomes.

Abstract: Based on data on education, initial vocational education and training, lifelong learning, labour market outcomes, skills and human capital compiled in 2020, this report aims to provide an overview of trends and developments in ETF partner countries, and to raise awareness on the use of indicators to drive the policy cycle.

Abstract: The world is undergoing a major transformation that requires new skills and qualifications, new ways for people to know about skills and qualifications, and new ways to acquire skills and qualifications. This toolkit is about skills and qualifications, and the benefits they provide for people in a changing environment. It begins by exploring the context of skills and qualifications, before going on to look at how people know about skills and qualifications, and then how people acquire ...; [Read more...] The world is undergoing a major transformation that requires new skills and qualifications, new ways for people to know about skills and qualifications, and new ways to acquire skills and qualifications. This toolkit is about skills and qualifications, and the benefits they provide for people in a changing environment. It begins by exploring the context of skills and qualifications, before going on to look at how people know about skills and qualifications, and then how people acquire them, using indicative, rather than comprehensive, cases and references. This toolkit is made up of 'layers'. This printed guide is the first layer - a 'narrative' which tells the overall story. The second layer provides more information and explanation about specific topics and is available online. It is recommended that the best way to access the whole toolkit, including examples of good practice, information sources, and other external links, is online.

Abstract: On 6 and 7 March 2006, seventy young women and men from 24 countries went to Turin to celebrate the eve of International Women’s Day with the European Training Foundation and attend the ETF’s first conference entirely devoted to gender issues. The title of the conference was Women in Education and Employment 2010. The idea was to look at how education and training can enhance the status of women in society and in the labour market. Education is a powerful tool for reducing inequality a ...; [Read more...] On 6 and 7 March 2006, seventy young women and men from 24 countries went to Turin to celebrate the eve of International Women’s Day with the European Training Foundation and attend the ETF’s first conference entirely devoted to gender issues. The title of the conference was Women in Education and Employment 2010. The idea was to look at how education and training can enhance the status of women in society and in the labour market. Education is a powerful tool for reducing inequality as it can give people the ability to take control of their lives. Women, who may come across discrimination in many spheres, have a particular need for this.

Abstract: This paper has been prepared by ETF in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), as one of the discussion papers for the Policy Forum on ‘Engaging youth in planning education for social transformation’, to be held in Paris on 16–18 October 2012. It is based on the results of a number of ETF initiatives, including the project on Union for Mediterranean Employability Review and the ETF Transition from School to Work project. This analysis main ...; [Read more...] This paper has been prepared by ETF in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), as one of the discussion papers for the Policy Forum on ‘Engaging youth in planning education for social transformation’, to be held in Paris on 16–18 October 2012. It is based on the results of a number of ETF initiatives, including the project on Union for Mediterranean Employability Review and the ETF Transition from School to Work project. This analysis mainly covers the eight Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) countries (Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territory). The paper provides an overview of the main challenges of transition from school to work, and offers reflections to be considered when designing, implementing and revising policies to facilitate youth employment and youth entry into the labour market.