Euroguidance International Networking Conference in Zurich
April 10th 2012
The conference will take place on Friday, 14th September 2012 at the Priora Business Center (www.bc.priora.ch) which is very close to the international airport of Zurich. The conference will gather practitioner…s and experts from the educational and career guidance sector as well as other stakeholders in the field of guidance from different European countries and Switzerland.
For details concerning the preliminary programme as well as preregistration kindly click on the following link: http://www.ch-go.ch/ueber-go/
March 30th 2012
Understanding the dynamics of skill mismatch is a crucial pillar of Cedefop’s work on skills in the European labour market. While most research to date has focused on the individual perspective, this report is a first attempt to explore the role of enterprises in mitigating skill mismatch. Specific attention is given to the potential role of human resource practices (e.g. recruitment, training, performance appraisal and pay-setting, job design, employee empowerment) and of high performance workplaces for ensuring that the knowledge, skills and competences of individuals are used to best effect. The report paves the way for a closer look into what has previously been a black box of the skill mismatch agenda: what is the role of the firm in anticipating and matching skill needs with skill supply within a fast-paced and uncertain economic environment?
March 14th 2012
The Euroguidance Centre in Malta as well as the Maltese National Agency (The European Union Programmes Agency – EUPA) have moved offices. The new address will be:
Continental Business Centre,
Old Railway Track,
Santa Venera SVR 9018
Malta
For any guidance, the public is requested to call 2558 6130. Opening hours remain unchanged i.e. Monday to Friday between 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm.
February 24th 2012
The European Language Label (ELL) is an award for innovative language-learning projects which creatively improve the quality of language teaching. It is awarded to national projects that have found creative ways to improve the quality of language teaching, motivate students, and make the best of available resources. The ELL aims to inspire teachers and learners to adapt innovative and effective ideas and techniques, in accordance to their own needs.
The ELL is open to all aspects of education and training, regardless of age or methods used, with its main focus being to promote innovation in language teaching. By supporting innovative projects, at a local and national level, the ELL seeks to raise the standards of language teaching across Europe. Applications may be submitted by schools, colleges, businesses and other institutions involved in language teaching.
The European Union Programmes Agency (EUPA) is accepting applications for ELL. Deadline for 2012 is Thursday 01 March. Details, including the application form, are available on the Agency’s website at www.llp.eupa.org.mt.
Key Data on Education in Europe 2012
February 24th 2012
The Eurydice Network has recently launched Key Data on Education in Europe 2012: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/key_data_en.php.
The 95 indicators contained in the report not only provide a comprehensive picture of the organisation, management and functioning of 37 education systems in Europe, but also trace main developments in education over the last decade.
The report reveals an array of positive developments, including: longer participation in education, an increased support for new teachers, a rise in the number of tertiary education graduates as well as a stable share of the GDP devoted to education up until 2008. Among the important challenges identified are foreseeable teacher shortages and a growing number of tertiary graduates who appear overqualified for their posts while at the same time endure less unemployment and an easier transition into the employment market.
Furthermore, the study, which is based on 2009/10 data, provides answers to several other questions, including:
- What are the trends in regard to participation in education in order to avoid early school leaving?
- To what extend and in which countries can parents influence the choice of school for their children?
- What are the trends and regulations in regard to class size and school size?
- To what degree and in which areas are schools and higher education granted autonomy?
- What are the restrictions on the number of places in tertiary education programmes in European countries?
- How are teachers, schools, and education systems evaluated?
- To what extend are teachers’ salaries attractive?
Key Data on Education in Europe 2012 is a joint publication with Eurostat and based on data collected through the National Units of the Eurydice Network, Eurostat, and the PISA 2009 international survey.
The study is available on the Eurydice website in English: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/key_data_series/134EN.pdf together with the summary: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/key_data_series/134EN_HI.pdf.
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