December 21, 2015
The Netherlands will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2016. It wants a Union that focuses on the essentials, creates growth and jobs through innovation, and connects with civil society. Even though there is little European legislation governing education and youth, as member states mainly
December 1, 2015
OBESSU, the Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions, has just published “EU Education Policy – A short guide” to understand EU Education policies. The booklet aims at helping young people and school students to understand the European Union structure and decision-making, as well as identifying what are the spaces where they can influence and
November 24, 2015
There are two interesting call for proposals currently open in the VET sector at the European level: Sector Skills and Knowledge Alliances 2016 This call was published last month of October and participants can submit their applications till 26th of February 2016. Sector Skills Alliances aim at tackling skills gaps, by identifying sector specific labour
November 12, 2015
The Education and Training Monitor 2015 shows progress in education attainment across Europe but reveals investment is needed to make education more inclusive and boost social mobility. The 2015 edition of the EU’s Education and Training Monitor shows more Member States have now reached their goals in increasing the number of students completing higher levels
November 5, 2015
Are you an apprentice? Then why not participate in our #lovemyapprenticeship contest – a photo and video competition for apprentices across Europe. It’s your chance to show everyone how great your apprenticeship is and win a prize! How does it work? All you have to do is take a picture or make a short video
July 14, 2015
Last 3rd of June of 2015 took place the presentation of the report of “Mobility of VET Students in Barcelona (2011-2013). A Future Investment”. The aim of the report was to measure the impact of the Barcelona VET students’ training period abroad in the future employability of the VET graduates. Along with the support of
June 13, 2015
Last 7th and 12th of June 2015, a delegation of 17 participants of Xarxa FP cities in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Reus, Gandia, Mislata and Alcoi) visited the city of Breda as part of the second flow of the Educating Professionals on European VET Systems (EDPROFS) Erasmus + Project, comprised within the key action aimed at
May 10, 2015
Xarxa FP in Alcoi is organizing the first edition of the Conference on Erasmus + Programme to VET Schools in Alcoi that will take place next Friday 15h of May from 10h to 13h at Àgora Alcoi. The Conference will be presenting the Erasmus + Programme and experiences by both VET schools and companies in
April 16, 2015
Between the 22nd and 28th of March 2015, a delegation of 22 participants of Xarxa FP cities in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Reus, Gandia, Mislata and Alcoi) visited the city of Viborg (full member of the association since February 2015) and Copenhagen, as part of the first flow of the Educating Professionals on European VET Systems
March 6, 2015
Fundació BCN FP (Barcelona VET Foundation) organises an International Conference on Industrial Vocational Education and Training (VET) that will be held next Wednesday, 11th of March of 2015 at the Auditorium of the Agbar Tower, Barcelona. The Foundation’s purpose is to promote activities related to the mechanical manufacturing industry and to emphasise the importance of
