Excellence in VET
Excellence in VET in Austria
There are awards that draw attention to apprenticeship training and training companies. The Ministry of Economy offers prizes for “State-Honoured Training Companies” and “Best Training Companies – Fit for the Future” to companies in different size categories to promote excellence in apprenticeship.
Excellence in VET in Denmark
The 2015 VET reform introduced a strong focus on attractiveness and clear objectives to encourage more students to choose and complete VET. Consequently, the reform seeks to challenge all students to reach their fullest potential and emphasises the excellence of VET. The reform was followed by a political agreement in 2018 (“Fra folkeskole til faglært – Erhvervsuddannelser til fremtiden”) addressing a variety of issues focused on increased attractiveness, quality and access to further education.
Excellence in VET in Germany
The high number of young people joining the German apprenticeship system and of enterprises involved demonstrates its attractiveness. Apprenticeship contributes to build up a well-qualified skilled manpower and is traditionally held in high esteem in German civil society.
Excellence in VET in Luxembourg
The VET system has been adapted to the realities of society and economy in numerous ways in the frame of the VET reform of 2008. The study on the transition of VET learners to the labour market confirms the overall good performance of the VET system. However, reducing youth unemployment and early school leaving is still a big challenge that is tackled by many initiatives.
Excellence in VET in Switzerland
Excellence in VET in Switzerland implies systemic attractiveness as well as individual performance. Traditionally, the image of VET is positive among the Swiss population. VET programmes are attractive to the young and their parent generation because VET qualifications boost job prospects on the labour market and are solid foundation for lifelong learning as they are no dead-end qualifications.
Hence, two-thirds of all young people in Switzerland, representing a wide range of talents, opt for one of the 245 different VET programmes after compulsory education. This supports a high qualification and employment rate in Switzerland. Nearly 95% of young people hold upper-secondary level qualifications. In addition, SMEs and large companies alike seek after professionals with VET qualifications.