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The Community Education Framework is an important step forward for community education in Ireland. It is part of the Irish commitment, named in the current Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy, that seeks to ensure consistent approaches to community education across the FET sector.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is commonly known as the Further Education and Training (FET) Sector in Ireland. Close to € 1 billion is invested annually into FET by the Irish government through An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (SOLAS). Most of this funding is channeled through 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) who deliver FET provision.

The conference ‘Microcredentials – a labour market megatrend’ presented the findings of Cedefop´s project Microcredentials for labour market education and training. The event was an opportunity for policy-makers, social partners, stakeholders, experts and researchers from education and training, industry and beyond …

The Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy receives a boost of EUR 1 million to ensure that every adult has the necessary literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to fully engage in society and realise their potential. An ambitious 10-year programme to transform adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy in IRELAND.

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.

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.

This report discusses the activities undertaken and/or planned by EU ANSA members in regard to sustainable development and elements of the European Green Deal (EGD), as of May 2020.
The European Union Agencies Network on Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) consists of technical and regulatory agencies that provide scientific advice to EU policymakers.

The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published a research note that examines the medium and long-term impact of early childhood education and care (ECEC) provision on education and labour market outcomes for children and parents, as well as the indicators employed for these measurements.

In January 2021, the first ever quality assurance review of the Education and Training Boards (ETBs), the main VET providers in Ireland, commenced. Quality assurance (QA) is one of the key pillars of the National further education and training (FET) strategy 2020-24.

LONDON — For the first time in nearly two years, the leaders of seven of the world’s wealthiest democracies will meet to try to tackle some of the biggest global problems, including the post-pandemic recovery, climate change, and the challenge of China. The three-day meeting of the Group of Seven, hosted by the United Kingdom, will open on Friday in Carbis Bay, a seaside resort in Cornwall in southwest England.