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 working together and to harmonise their approaches towards the European authorities and networks. By doing so, they want to avoid redundancies and become even more visible and active on the European market of Vocational Education and Training.