1. 1 Part I Bruges Communiqué - An agenda for European VET policies Risto Raivio European Commission DG Education and Culture Head of sector: Vocational education and training policy

2. 2 The Bruges approach: - Short term deliverables at national level - European level support - Emphasis on implementing existing tools in coherent way -EQF -ECVET -EQAVET -ECTS -Europass

3. 3 The Bruges content – some key issues Attractiveness Relevance Excellence CVET

4. 4 Support actions at EU level: VET trainers thematic working group - Starts October 2011 - Focus on changing competence profiles, professionalisation of trainers - Working method: from peer learning to guiding principles - Outputs by 2013

5. 5 Support actions at EU level: -Vocational excellence - expert meetings autumn 2011 and early 2012 - key question: impact of vocational skills on competitiveness. - strong regional element - Commission staff working document mid 2012 - possibly Council conclusions second semester 2012

6. 6 Support actions at EU level: - 1 st VET business forum 7-8 June 2012 - conceptual work together with stakeholders as of autumn 2011 - Strong involvement of business actors - Strong focus on continuing VET

7. 7 Support actions at EU level: - Eurobarometer on perceptions on VET - Publication of results at the occasion of World Skills 2011

8. 8 What role for VET provider associations: - Awareness raising to support national reforms and implementation of EU tools at national level - Supporting internationalisation of VET in practice - Participation at EU level support actions – expertise and representation

9. 9 Thank you for your attention ! Further information: http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.htm