Strengthening Basic Skills in VET: Supporting Learners for the Future

Dear all,

EVTA is pleased to invite you to the next EVTA Community MeetUp on “Strengthening Basic Skills in VET: Supporting Learners for the Future”.

🗓️ 21 April 2026

⏰ 11:00 – 12:15 CET

📍 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register now at: https://forms.gle/1RFzfC1tiaX69HDm8                          

The Community MeetUps are a series of online sessions addressing topics of relevance to the vocational education and training sector, providing a space to share knowledge, exchange best practices and support future collaboration.

Here is a preview of the expert insights you can expect:

✅ Advancing Basic Skills in Europe: Policy, Practice and Impact

Zoltán Várkonyi, Secretary General at the European Basic Skills Network, will provide an overview of the evolving landscape of basic skills development across Europe, highlighting key policy directions, practical approaches, and their tangible impact.

✅ Advancing Digital Skills in African VET Systems

Vasco Gaião, Senior Partner at Mindshift, will explore how digital skills are being integrated into VET systems in Africa, offering a valuable international perspective on a shared global challenge.

✅ H₂Excellence Training Pathways and Skills Gaps Analysis

Dr Karna Dahal, EU Project Manager and Lecturer at VAMK, will present insights from the H₂Excellence project, examining training pathways and skills gaps in the hydrogen sector, and their implications for VET providers.

This session will bring together policy perspectives, international experiences, and practical insights from EU-funded projects.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, exchange, and gain fresh inspiration!