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Author: Dimitris Raftopoulos

lifelong learning

Around EUR 1 billion of funding is invested by the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland (SOLAS) annually in the Further education and training (FET) sector (where most VET occurs), and approximately 200 000 unique learners take advantage of learning opportunities provided.

Upskilling Pathways

Based on information provided by the Member States, the Commission published in February 2019 a report taking stock of their implementation plans and progress. The Council renewed its commitment to support adults struggling with basic skills in the Council Conclusions adopted on 5 June 2019.

Next-generation skills

Predicting skills trends in a rapidly changing labour market is a cornerstone of policy-making, and Cedefop organised a high-level conference on 13 April to reflect on how to develop further its skills intelligence research and tools in the coming years.

CLIVE

Persecution, conflicts, human rights violations, and climate changes continue to force people to flee their homes and seek safety in the EU.

SEP

Persecution, conflicts, human rights violations, and climate changes continue to force people to flee their homes and seek safety in the EU.

MILC

Persecution, conflicts, human rights violations, and climate changes continue to force people to flee their homes and seek safety in the EU.