Cedefop´s medium-term priorities 2009-11 : enhancing European cooperation in vocational education through evidence and expertise: continuity, focus and flexibility

Abstract

"Cedefop is the European Union´s agency for VET. For 2009-11 Cedefop´s mission is to support the European Commission, Member States and social partners in developing and implementing European VET policy by:(a) carrying out thorough applied research and comparative analyses of VET issues, trends and challenges; (b) providing an expert and independent European perspective, developing and encouraging European approaches, principles and tools to improve VET and achieve common aims; (c) being a unique forum bringing together diverse VET interests of policy-makers, social partners, researchers and practitioners to encourage mutual learning and debate proposals for policy and research; (d) raising awareness and understanding of how VET is evolving, its role in lifelong learning and its contribution to other policies. Cedefop fulfils its mission through the role and tasks set out in its founding regulation. It uses its knowledge and expertise to monitor and advise on VET policies and European tools to support policy improvements and implementation. Cedefop also and disseminates information through its website, publications, networks, study visits, conferences and seminars." (Herausgeber)