The year is over; the era continues

The year is over; the era continues

The official closing of the EYS attracted hundreds of participants to the famous Brussels conference centre, aptly named The EGG. Many more followed the event online, with over 1,000 individuals in attendance, enthusiastic about the skills. “How do we move...
EYS National Coordinators went into the field

EYS National Coordinators went into the field

At the conclusion of the EYS, the Belgian presidency invited national coordinators to visit some exemplary education and training centres. They took us by bus to all three Belgian regions, and we are deeply grateful for the experience. The first visit awaited us at...
A quick but valuable jump to Malta

A quick but valuable jump to Malta

On 7 September, I – in the midst of preparations for the EAAL forums and other commitments – attended the Maltese conference marked as the main EYS event in that island country. In a severe time crunch, I wondered why I had committed to it, but the conference was not...
European Year of Skills is already in full swing!

European Year of Skills is already in full swing!

The Decision on EYS is finally adopted The European Parliament and the Council of the EU adopted the Decision (EU) 2023/936 on EYS on 10 May after a relatively long negotiation process. It entered into force one day later when it was published in the Official Journal...