1. European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
EfVET
European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Brussels, 19/09/2019

2. History Founded in May 1991 non profit
Pan-European organization of learner providers representing 25 countries in Europe +other countries
A network of learning providers
focuses on linking business, politicians, government Cr
Brussels, 19/09/2019

3. What is EfVET ?
EfVET is a unique European wide professional association which has been created by and for providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in all European countries.
Brussels, 19/09/2019

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How does EfVET work?
Steering Committee
16 members
Executive Team
4 members
National Bodies
12 members
President
Mr. Peter Hodgson
EfVET Central Office
Brussels
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Vice President
Mr. Stelios Mavromoustakos
Secretary General
Ms. Rasa Zygmantaite
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5. to facilitate networking and partnership
The principal aim of EFVET is to provide a transnational framework to support all co-operative actions aimed at enhancing and improving technical and vocational education and training in particular:
to facilitate networking and partnership
to stimulate creation of co-operative projects and thematic networks
to enable widescale promotion and dissemination of innovative measures and transnational projects
to provide technical support and advice to its members and help them access European Commission programmes
to act as an agent for collaborative projects with TVET (technical and vocational education and training) organisations in and outside Europe
to represent the views of its members issues in the European public forum and provide a platform for the European Commission and others to consult
Brussels, 19/09/2019

6. Who are the members of EfVET?
TVET (technical and vocational education and training) institutions, colleges and universities in both the public and private sectors, national associations, consortia of colleges and schools, validating bodies, companies with training departments, individuals and public TVET bodies.
Brussels, 19/09/2019

7. Recent Activities Lobbying for (and against) “Erasmus +”
Statements, meetings with Members of European Parliament, representatives of Member states, events, briefing of and cooperation with members who have been lobbying at the national level
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8. What does EfVET do? EfVET offers:
A network of and for professionals and talent to foster connections between researchers, business people, and practitioners
A network with and influence on policy makers in decision taking processes on lifelong learning
A network for implementing projects partly financial by the EU and the providers themselves
A network for collecting and sharing knowledge and experience in an effective and efficient way
A network for organising and facilitating mobility opportunities
Brussels, 19/09/2019

9. What does EfVET do? Projects
EfVET participating in European projects as partner
For a full description of projects and available on our website:
ELEVET
SUPREME
ENTAGLE
LIFE 2
TAF CITY – The Age Friedly City
C-TEST
EUROPEMOBILITY NETWORK
ENT-TEACH
CB4LLP
METHOD
POOLS3
Connect-VET
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10. Information and dissemination services
EfVET Web site
Bi-monthly newsletter
Project dissemination and sharing good practice through promotion of project conferences
Conference – networking and round tables (discussion forums re projects and issues facing VET practitioners and managers)
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11. Offers member services
Works in projects
Provides information about vocation training and learning in Europe
Offers dissemination packages
Maintains networks
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12. More information needed?
Don’t hesitate to contact us
EfVET Brussels office
Rue d’Arlon 40
1000 Brussels
Tel:
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