Cedefop's European Vocational Teacher survey (EVTS)

During an ETUCE online webinar on 22 September 2025, Irene Psifidou announced the launch of Cedefop’s European Vocational Teacher Survey (EVTS), a major new data source on teachers’ professional development needs to promote digital, green and inclusive VET. Related publications Psifidou, I. et al. (2022). Minimising early leaving from vocational education and training in Europe : career guidance and counselling as auxiliary levers. Publications Office of the European Union. https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/75320 Symeonidis, V., Pouliou A. & Lees C.J. (2025). The multifaceted role of learning outcomes across the continuum of teacher education: An approach to empower VET teachers and trainers. Cedefop working paper. Publications Office of the European Union. DOI: https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/8663432 Related online tools VET toolkit for empowering NEETs VET toolkit for tackling early leaving Related projects European Vocational Teacher Survey (EVTS). Supporting VET teachers’ professional development Early leaving from education and training Teachers’ and trainers’ professional development Related network Ambassadors tackling early leaving from VET Related video Strengthening the Role of Trade Unions in Supporting VET Teachers: An ETUCE Strategic Discussion