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EVBB fosters long-standing and valuable relationships with institutional partners and networks that all work for the advancement of education and training across Europe and the world.

Our Association is a key point of reference for more than 300 vocational institutions across three different continents. However, the EVBB represents a further step towards the heart of the discussion around education & training.  

VET, as it encompasses millions of learners across different sectors and levels, sees itself rooted in many different dimensions. It is part of our work then to reach the most comprehensive level of discussion on the matter through different platforms and partners 

For this reason, our Association is embedded in a network of cooperation that deepens the relationships between the Membership base, precious at its grassroot level, and other institutional partners that also represent the daily partners of our Association.  

Meet some of the networks and associations EVBB is proudly part of! 

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Liaison Group.

EVBB is a proactive member of the Liaison Group of the EESC as a member of the European civil society.. We work together to advocate for better, more inclusive, and affordable education & training in Europe, thanks to the work and attention of the EESC.

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Liaison Group

EVBB is a proactive member of the Liaison Group of the EESC as a member of the European civil society. We work together to advocate for better, more inclusive, and affordable education & training in Europe, thanks to the work and attention of the EESC.

The Group promotes dialogue and occasions for key civil society actors to come together and bring forward the instances of educational institutions coming from the grassroot level. This principle is in line with the aspirations of the Fundamental Treaties of the European Union and its values. We believe we can make a positive change possible through dialogue, communication, and cooperation with the European institutions.

Every year, the EVBB participates to the Civil Society Days, an event held by the EESC that invites stakeholders to come together at the Committee’s premises to discuss and coordinate joint initiatives.  

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VET4EU2

VET4EU2 is effectively an umbrella network that brings together the major associations active in the field of Vocational Education & Training and beyond. It is a clear response to the need for more and closer coordination between different actors in this field.

VET4EU2

VET4EU2 is effectively an umbrella network that brings together the major associations active in the field of Vocational Education & Training and beyond. It is a clear response to the need for more and closer coordination between different actors in this field. The platform brings together the EVBB, as one of the founding members, together with long-term partners in the field of VET advancement:

  • EVTA, European Vocational Training Association 
  • EfVET, European Forum for Vocational Education and Training 
  • EUproVET, European providers of Vocational Education and Training 
  • Eucen, European University Continuing Education Network 
  • EURASHE, European Association of Institutions in Higher Education 

The scope of the VET4EU2 platform is to provide a platform of coordination to the major VET actors that strive to bring forward the main needs and aspirations of VET from Europe. This is done through structured meeting that the platform organizes regularly with the European Commission, creating an ongoing dialogue that promotes, among other things, the relevance and attractiveness of VET in society also by pushing Vocational Training to a higher level of education.  

European Movement International

The core objectives of the European Movement International is to promote peace, democracy, and European integration. 

European Movement International

The core objectives of the European Movement International is to promote peace, democracy, and European integration.

EMI brings together a diverse range of stakeholders from European civil society, such as employers, trade unions, NGOs, political parties, local government, and academia. Its primary aim is to serve as a platform that encourages and facilitates active citizen participation and stakeholder involvement in shaping European solutions to shared challenges. 

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Allianz der Chancen (Alliance of Opportunities)

The Allianz der Chancen is a cross-sector initiative of currently 41 member companies, supporters and knowledge partners, representing more than 2.5 million employees in Germany.

Allianz der Chancen (Alliance of Opportunities)

The Allianz der Chancen is a cross-sector initiative of currently 41 member companies, supporters and knowledge partners, representing more than 2.5 million employees in Germany.

The goal of the Alliance is to actively shape changes in the world of work. The Allianz companies want to offer their workforce economically and socially sustainable employment prospects and get employees from work to work across all sectors.

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CEA-PME

CEA-PME is a confederation of currently 14 European associations of small and medium sized enterprises: it covers around 600.000 enterprises for a total of 14.5 million employed individuals. The work of the Confederation is to promote the instances of the SMEs in Europe, which represent the very texture of the European economy.

CEA-PME

EVBB and CEA-PME work together for the advancement of the European professional population, increasing their perspectives for employment through high quality training. Together, they work for the implementation of TourX, the Centre of Vocational Excellence in the field of Tourism, one of the best examples of partnership between educational and private sector representatives.

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Lifelong Learning Platform

The Lifelong Learning Platform is a major step further in terms of promoting a concept of education that goes beyond the schooling period and encompasses the whole life of citizens, individuals, and professionals – from ‘cradle to the grave’. The Platform brings together over 44 European organisations active in the field of education, trying to bridge their vision through a holistic approach in terms of education.

Lifelong Learning Platform

The ambition of the Platform and its great endeavour is that of making education a core element of our lives, something that we carry and nurture throughout all the phases that we all pass – from the schooling years to our professional lives and retirement.

 

The Platform operates through its Steering Committee, which refers to the wider Secretariat and the General Assembly, reaching finally all its members. Through its active, the Platform promotes dialogue, cooperation, and a coherent voice for the holistic advancement of education in Europe.

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SOLIDAR

SOLIDAR is a global network of Civil Society organizations that strive to achieve equality, peace, and social justice through the distribution of wealth, knowledge and the protection of key rights related to the dignity and social status of the individual. It is active in 26 countries, 20 of them being European, and counts around 50 member organisations.  

SOLIDAR

SOLIDAR is a global network of Civil Society organizations that strive to achieve equality, peace, and social justice through the distribution of wealth, knowledge and the protection of key rights related to the dignity and social status of the individual. It is active in 26 countries, 20 of them being European, and counts around 50 member organisations.

It works through advocacy, projects, and policy monitoring to advance the instances for more just and fair societies across the world. It promotes cooperation, dialogue, and the formation of alliances among its members as well as other like-minded organizations.  

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European Alliance for Apprenticeships

The core objectives of the European Movement International is to promote peace, democracy, and European integration. 

European Alliance for Apprenticeships

The core objectives of the European Movement International is to promote peace, democracy, and European integration.

EMI brings together a diverse range of stakeholders from European civil society, such as employers, trade unions, NGOs, political parties, local government, and academia. Its primary aim is to serve as a platform that encourages and facilitates active citizen participation and stakeholder involvement in shaping European solutions to shared challenges. 

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Deutsche Weiterbildungstag

The Deutsche Weiterbildungstag is a link in the very heterogeneous landscape of associations and sponsors of vocational, political, cultural and general continuing education as well as adult education. It contributes to raising the status of education and continuing education in politics, business and society. What began in 2007 with a working group to organize the nationwide Action Day for Education and Continuing Education led to the founding of the DWT e.V. on November 27, 2019, with an expanded range of activities.

Deutsche Weiterbildungstag

The collaboration of EVBB with DWT, involves fostering partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives between vocational training institutes in Europe and organizations involved in DWT.

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ESSC LG Liaison group

The Liaison Group was set up in 2004 to provide a framework for political dialogue and cooperation between the EESC and the European organisations and networks the Group liaises with, as well as other EU institutions, on cross-cutting issues of common interest.

The Group provides a unique bridge between civil society organisations and the European institutions, enabling civil dialogue and promoting participatory democracy. It is a channel through which civil society can discuss and influence the EU agenda and decision-making processes  (as envisaged under Article 11 TEU).

The Liaison Group is involved in organising joint initiatives and events, as well as hearings, conferences and workshops, on topics of shared interest. Its major annual event is the Civil Society Days held jointly with the EESC.

ESSC LG Liaison group

The European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) collaborates with the Liaison Group to engage in political dialogue, cooperation, and joint initiatives aimed at promoting vocational training and education. By participating in discussions and events organized by the Liaison Group, EVBB can represent the interests and perspectives of vocational training institutes and contribute to the development of policies and initiatives that address cross-cutting issues related to education and training. This collaboration serves as a means for EVBB to influence the EU agenda and decision-making processes concerning vocational education and to foster participatory democracy in the field of education and training.

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