Cedefop has published a special edition of its Working Paper series entitled Human-centred digital transitions and skill mismatches in European workplaces. The publication examines how digital technologies – including artificial intelligence (AI) – are reshaping skill requirements and the extent of skill mismatches in European labour markets.

On 2 February 2026, the forecast of the demand for employees in VET occupations in the national and regional labour market for 2026 was published (by official notice). The document supports planning of VET provision and related funding arrangements.

The Ministry of National Education has submitted a proposed regulation for consultation that would introduce new professions in the Polish VET system.

The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) has published a new report entitled ‘Labour market, education, competences. Current trends and research results (December 2025)’, which presents the most important directions of change taking place on the Polish labour market, in education systems and in the demand for competences.

The report is a comprehensive analysis combining statistical data, research results and expert commentary, showing how quickly the labour market is changing and what skills will be key for employees and employers in the coming months.

The Ministry of National Education has published an amendment to the regulation adapting career guidance to the digital transformation and the new educational infrastructure. The changes place emphasis on hard data and cooperation with Sectoral Skills Centres (BCU).

The Minister of Education has announced the second call for applications to the National Board of Sectoral Consultants for Occupations and Qualifications Relevant to Vocational Education Professions (Krajowy Zespół konsultantów branżowych).