European Vocational Skills Week (EVSW)

What is this?

The European Vocational Skills Week initiative was created in 2016 by the European Commission following the publication of the 2016 Skills Agenda, and after the call from the EU Directors General of Vocational Training in the “Riga conclusions” on VET to present the visible achievements of European cooperation in VET (known as the Copenhagen process).

Vocational education and training (VET) aims to equip people with the knowledge, skills and/or competences required in specific occupations or more broadly on the job market. It is a major part of lifelong learning and critical to Europe’s efforts to respond to economic and social challenges. Globalisation and digitalisation are changing the nature of jobs and challenging the concept of work itself. It is vital that VET adapts and modernises to reflect market realities and equip VET graduates with the skills they need to pursue the employment opportunities of today and the future.

#EVSW2020

For 2020, Warnborough College Ireland (with support from IVETA Europe) is running a series of events in conjunction with #ESVW. We are committed to showcasing the benefits of VET as a viable and vital educational pathway. All the events below are free – you just have to register in advance.