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International Congress in Moscow: «Social dialogue – challenges of the future»
Members of the EVBB took part in the International Congress «Social dialogue – changes of the future», organised in Moscow by the Russian Trade Federation (MTUF). Based on the experience of the development of social partnership institutions accumulated in the world practice, the participants concluded several statements.
Participation and equal opportunities – this is what we are promoting at the German Continuing Education Day!
The theme of the 7th German Continuing Education Day on Wednesday, 26th of September 2018, was “Continuing education, strengthening society”. Many EVBB positions have been incorporated (through our German partners) into the preparations for the numerous regional events and the opening in Berlin. At many levels, we are committed to more educational justice and participation in social life for as many people in this country as possible.
Manifesto for a Sustainable Europe for its Citizens
Today the EVBB took part in the launch of “Manifesto for a Sustainable Europe for its Citizens”, by SDG Watch Europe, and a coalition of civil society organisations including our partner SOLIDAR. The day also marked the 3rd anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and the Global Day of Action.
Sofia 2018 – Jobs for the Future: SMART VET for Smart Development
EVBB / EVTA International Annual Conference 2018 hosted by the Bulgarian-German Vocational Training Centre State Enterprise (DBBZ) in Sofia, Bulgaria
Date: June 6th – 09th 2018
Location: Sofia Hotel Balkan & Hilton Sofia, Bulgaria
Working Seminar on New Migration
As a start of a series of events, the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) organised a seminar in cooperation with the Municipality of Antalya on the topic of “New Migration: A Global Challenge for Our Future”.
50th Conference of EUCEN – the ‘european university continuing education network’
The 50th eucen Conference: Times of transition – the role of university lifelong learning, taking place in the University of Bergen (NO) between Wednesday 6 and Friday 8 June 201, celebrates the growth and evolvement of university lifelong learning through the past...
The UNHCR in Geneva hosting IB’s delegates
Cooperation between the IB, the EVBB and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shall ensure the sustainability of activities for refugees.
A new offer for persons with mental impairments by Internationaler Bund (IB)
The BBRZ-Group is one of the biggest Austrian education and social service providers and member of the EVBB. BBRZ Med, also belonging to that group, has an offer which might be interesting for Germany as well. BBRZ Med offers medical care of patients at home.
Joint Board Meeting of EVBB and the European Vocational Training Association (EVTA)
On 17th January 2018, the boards of both EVBB and EVTA met in Frankfurt – for the first time in the history of the two associations - to discuss their way forward in intensifying their cooperation. It was agreed to work out a joint strategy including all aspects of...
Conference on Quality Improvement in the VET System and AE in Kosovo
The Second Annual Conference was held by the Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education (AVETAE) in cooperation with DVV-International. The theme of this conference was…
EVBB celebrates its 25th Anniversary
On 14th December 2017, founding members of EVBB and people of the first hour of EVBB’s existence met at Düsseldorf Marriott Hotel to celebrate its 25th birthday. EVBB members and followers of the organization gathered in a festive setting to listen to 91 years old “founding father” of the organization, Dr. Adalbert Kitsche
Thank you from European Vocational Skills Week 2017!
European Vocational Skills Week 2017 is officially over! During the week the European Commission had over 1585 VET events registered in 45 countries all across Europe. Even though the week may be over they still have some exciting surprises for you!
European Movement International elects new president and board
As member of the board of the European Movement Germany, Thiemo Fojkar, president of the EVBB, took part in the Federal Assembly of the European Movement International to elect a new president and board for the largest pan-European network of pro-European...
Seminar on the Modernisation of Education in the European Parliament
On invitation of MEP Krystyna ŁYBACKA, high ranking politicians and stakeholders from the education field met at the EU Parliament on 28th November 2017 for a seminar on the modernisation of education in the EU. Commissioner Dr. Tibor Navracsics from GD Education and...
EU Vocational Skills Week ends with overwhelmingly big success
The second European Vocational Skills Week organised by GD Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion from 20th through 24th November 2017 ended with an overwhelmingly big success.
Agreement on high level cooperation in European VET
On 21st of November 2017, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in a solemn ceremony at the EU Commission - Directorate-General for Employment - to bring the 6 European educational umbrella associations closer together. As president of the EVBB and vice president...
Malta 2017 – A Joint Declaration for the Future of VET in Europe
October was an exciting month for both EVBB and EVTA. Having our second joint conference in the heart of Malta hosted by our partner Paragon Europe, we had a lot of fruitful and interesting discussions on the future of VET. Members of both associations came together...
International Conference of the Training and Research Center of the Moscow Trade Union Federation
This year’s International conference focused on “Social responsibility and working environment – the main factors of sustainable development” and welcomed more than 260 delegates…