Welcome to Refernet

RefernetReferNet, the European network of reference and expertise is a structured, decentralised, networked system of information collection and dissemination. It provides high quality information on a wide range of developments in Vocational Education and Training (VET), and learning in the European Union by bringing together the expertise of key organisations. It has been established by CEDEFOP to meet the growing demand for information that makes comparisons possible between Member States, on their developments and policies. It has been created to enable CEDEFOP to carry out its task '... to compile selected documentation relating in particular to the present situation, the latest developments and research in the relevant fields, and to matters of vocational training structures.' (1) more effectively.

(1) Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 setting up a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training.

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Cedefop publication
Employer-provided vocational training in Europe

newInvestment in continuing training stagnates in European companies
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Developing and piloting an employer survey on skill needs in Europe
AO/RPA/AZU-TODUN/Pilot-European-Employer-Survey/015/09
Deadline for submission: Monday, 05/10/2009  

Commissioner Figeľ with Cedefop’s latest European VET policyContinuity, consolidation and change
European policy-makers discuss the achievements of European VET policy and how to maintain progress despite the economic downturn
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BELGIUM: 26 sectors to support training in times of crisis
Français - Nederlands - English

Report ENRR - Belgium - ERO National Report : Belgium
Research on VET and HRD in Europe - Country survey
http://www.trainingvillage.gr/etv/..doc

GOVERNING BOARD OF CEDEFOP
Council Decision of 18 September 2006 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
OJEU C 240 of 5.10.2006 p. 1
List of appointed members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2006 to 17 September 2009
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/..pdf

PUBLICATION - RAPPORT DEFEYT
La formation en Wallonie : un nécessaire recentrage de la politique régionale
Rapport de Thérèse-Marie BOUCHAT, Sociologue et de Philippe DEFEYT, Economiste
10 thématiques : la formation des travailleurs, les formations en alternance, efficacité et effets d'aubaine, les abandons ou interruptions de formation, l'orientation, les discriminations, les publics éloignés de l'emploi et d'une place dans la société, des formations à la carte ?, le savoir-être, l'Arlésienne des formations, régulation(s), contrôle(s) et évaluation(s) pour plus d'efficacité et d'efficience.

Streamlining Cedefop: recent changes in Cedefop's organisation
Cedefop has recently reorganised the former Area structure with the following main features.
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/..

BELGIUM - REPORT
BE-Efforts des enterprises belges en matière de formation
Rapport CVTS 2005 (septembre 2007)
http://statbel.fgov.be/..pdf

CEDEFOP - SKILLSNET
Opinion poll: Which sector should be a priority for skill needs analysis in the near future?
Skillsnet would like to continue measuring new and emerging skill needs in sectors and invites you to participate in a small opinion poll to find out which sectors would be interesting to explore and investigate.
Your opinion will be valuable for Skillsnet future work.
http://www.trainingvillage.gr/..

VET STATISTICS
Bibliography on VET statistics
It has been developed by the Information and Documentation Service in cooperation with Cedefop's statistician. The bibliography gives easy access to statistical publications, documents and Internet resources and offers the following main access points:

  • Education 2010: European indicators and benchmarks in education and training;
  • Initial vocational training statistics;
  • Continuing vocational training and adult learning statistics;
  • Statistics on labour market, education and skills;
  • Economic statistics and demographic background;
  • Statistics by countries and organisations.
http://www.trainingvillage.gr/..asp

ReferNet comprises a national consortium in each member state made up of organisations representative of vocational education and training institutions. Each consortium is led by a national co-ordinator responsible for constructing the consortium and ensuring the networks' tasks are performed satisfactorily. The network brings together organisations with common interests in the development of vocational education and training and learning. It encourages mutual exchanges of information and promotes the creation of partnerships. It provides members of the consortium with an opportunity to broaden their contacts with other international organisations within and outside Europe.
 
ReferNet Belgium has two alternate lead partners: Le FOREM (Office wallon de la Formation professionnelle et de l’Emploi – www.leforem.be) and VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling en Beroepsopleiding – www.vdab.be)
 
The network’s activities include collecting information and updating online databases, and information services. ReferNet provides several databases. A free registration is required at the European Training Village.

VET-Bib: Bibliographical database
VET-iR: Internet Resources
VET-eLib: Digital Library
VET-Instit: the Training Institutions Database
VET-Acro : Database of Acronyms and Abbreviations
VET-ePer - electronic journals and periodicals
 
ReferNet Belgium also contributes to the development of a concerted approach to research. Through mutual exchanges, it provides greater transparency, synergy and dissemination of national and European vocational education and training research.