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VET in Europe - Country reports

VET in Europe - Country reports provide an overview of the VET systems existing in the Member States, plus Iceland and Norway. They are prepared and updated annually by ReferNet, according to a common structure provided by Cedefop.

1. General policy context - framework for the knowledge society.
2. Policy development - objectives, frameworks, mechanisms, priorities.
3. Institutional framework - provision of learning opportunities.
4. Initial vocational education and training.
5. Continuing vocational education and training.
6. Training VET teachers and trainers.
7. Skills, competence development and innovative pedagogy.
8. Validation of learning - recognition and mobility.
9. Guidance and counselling for learning, career and development.
10. Financing - investment in human resources.
11. European and international dimensions - towards an open area of lifelong learning.