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Vocational Education and Training

  1. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 14 May 2012

    Social dialogue with teachers and trainers critical to improving TVET

    The success of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) hinges on meaningful social dialogue with all stakeholders including teachers and their organisations, EI told a gathering of the world’s education ministers and officials.

    Social dialogue with teachers and trainers critical to improving TVET
  2. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 March 2012

    VET vital in times of crisis, say European education unionists

    EI European region, the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) organised, in cooperation with the European Trade Union Institute, a Seminar on Inclusive Vocational Education and Training (VET) during the Economic Crisis, held in Sesimbra, Portugal, from 8-10 March. This event aimed at providing education unions with information on...

    VET vital in times of crisis, say European education unionists
  3. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 17 October 2011

    New study reveals serious teacher quality challenges in Mali

    More than half of primary school teachers in Mali are without a basic teaching qualification and the competences required to deliver quality education, according to a new study commissioned by EI and Oxfam Novib.

    New study reveals serious teacher quality challenges in Mali
  4. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 17 May 2011

    EI and Oxfam launch the Quality Educators for All Programme

    More than fifty teacher unions and partner organisations’ representatives attended the launch of the EI/Oxfam Novib (Oxfam Netherlands) Quality Educator for All Programme on 17 May at EI’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

    EI and Oxfam launch the Quality Educators for All Programme
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 13 January 2011

    US and Canadian teachers share learning for strong public education

    The underlying reasons for Canada’s educational success have been explored in a joint learning exercise between the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) and the USA’s National Education Association (NEA).

    US and Canadian teachers share learning for strong public education
  6. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 7 January 2011

    British and Venezuelan educators win UNESCO technology prize

    The 2010 UNESCO-King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for Use of Information and Communication Technology in Education has been awarded to the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (Britain) and Infocentro Foundation (Venezuela).

    British and Venezuelan educators win UNESCO technology prize
  7. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 December 2009

    Quality teacher training spells success for Finnish students

    In recent years, Finland has consistently ranked at the top of the OECD’s PISA surveys. The Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) is often asked: How do you do it? What’s the secret to your success?

    Quality teacher training spells success for Finnish students
  8. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 December 2009

    Literature concludes that VET sector is subject to privatisation

    Education International has released a review of academic literature on Vocational Education and Training (VET). In recent months, VET has started to feature more prominently in debates on education, as it is considered pivotal in the recovery from the jobs crisis.

    Literature concludes that VET sector is subject to privatisation
  9. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 26 October 2009

    EI urges increased funding for Vocational Education and Training

    Now, more than ever, governments should be investing in Vocational Education and Training (VET) as part of a constructive response to the global economic crisis, not cutting back on opportunities to train young people, up-skill the current work force, and encourage lifelong learning across society.

    EI urges increased funding for Vocational Education and Training
  10. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 4 September 2008

    EI develops guidelines to confront globalisation

    Education International has long been concerned about the growing threats posed to education at all levels as a result of economic globalization and trade liberalization. Vocational education and training (VET) is particularly vulnerable to these pressures.

    EI develops guidelines to confront globalisation
  11. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 31 March 2007

    ETUCE Position Paper in first response to the Commission’s Consultation on the ECVET

    In response to the Commission’s consultation process on the ECVET, ETUCE has conducted an internal consultation of its affiliates throughout the EU and EFTA area. The present position paper is based on responses from ETUCE member organisations in 16 countries representing teachers and trainers in VET, general education and higher...

    ETUCE Position Paper in first response to the Commission’s Consultation on the ECVET
  12. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 5 October 2006

    Vocational Education Taskforce Meets in Brussels

    Education International’s taskforce on vocational education and globalization met in Brussels on October 4 to discuss a draft report and recommendations for the Executive Board.

    Vocational Education Taskforce Meets in Brussels