Vocational education and training - VET

As more people worldwide gain access to basic education and new technologies and globalized economies open up employment opportunities, education systems face increasing pressure. There is an urgent need for relevant education that is connected to the world of work. Technical and vocational education and training can provide individuals with the necessary skills for the labour market and is crucial for economic and social development.
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002171/217168e.pdf

The study analyses how EU cooperation strategies in the realms of employment, innovation and education and training interact in shaping labour market dynamics and influence the quantity and quality of new jobs. It attempts to give an assessment of whether the current policies pursued at the EU level are appropriate to reach the objectives of generating higher growth and more and better jobs.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/document/activities/cont/201107/20110718ATT24276/20110718ATT24276EN.pdf