The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), based in Thessaloniki, offers 10‑month paid traineeships starting on October 1 of this year.
We encourage readers to explore Directions for the development of vocational education and training. Volume IV, a new collection of texts prepared by the National Team of Experts for Vocational Education and Training.
The Foundation for the Development of the Education System (FRSE) has announced that registration is now open for the regional stage of the SkillsPoland 2026 competitions. This is a unique opportunity for young professionals to showcase their talents at a national level and secure a place at the EuroSkills international competition in Düsseldorf.
The Polish Committee for Standardisation (PKN) has announced the launch of the 14th edition of the nationwide competition "Standardisation and Me". This year's slogan, "Active with Standards", focuses on the role of standards in the world of sport and recreation. The initiative is aimed at secondary school students and teachers.
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.
