The draft Joint Report on the implementation of "ET2020"On 20 December 2011, the European Commission adopted the draft Joint Report of the Council and the Commission "Education and Training in a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe", on the implementation of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in education and training ("ET2020"). The report summarises the actions and developments during the first 2009-2011 cycle of implementing "ET2020" and suggests priority areas for the next cycle 2012-14. The European Civil Society Platform on Lifelong Learning (EUCIS-LLL) welcomes the will to increase stakeholders’ involvement in the proposal and particularly the launch of a “New Annual Education and Training Forum” to exchange views with education and training stakeholders in the framework of the European Semester. EUCIS-LLL feels this proposal goes in the right direction and further calls for a Structured Dialogue in Education and Training. Read EUCIS-LLL communication. Social innovation: “New ways to provide new skills for new societies”Encouraging social innovation is a key to reach the ambitious targets set in the Europe 2020 Strategy and in the Education and Training 2020 work programme. EUCIS-LLL believes that lifelong learning is a driver of social innovation and it is necessary to further support innovative pedagogies and learning methods in Europe. New pedagogical approaches can deliver a broader view on education and allow for more comprehensive inclusion policies. Along those lines, our members are committed to encourage social innovation in education and training systems. More The "Education and Training 2020" work programmeEU Member States and the European Commission have in recent years strengthened their political cooperation in the field of education and training. The Council Conclusions on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ("ET 2020") were adopted in May 2009. Building on progress made under the previous work programme, the framework defines strategic objectives for the period up to 2020 as well as priority areas for the first cycle 2009-2011. EUCIS-LLL regularly invites European Institutions and Members States to consider the following issues which we feel are insufficiently developed: the social dimension of education and training, the consultation and involvement of civil society organisations and the need to better communicate on EU cooperation in Education and Training. EUCIS-LLL coorganises the Stakeholders' Forum on EU cooperation in education and training with DG EAC. Learn more:
Agenda for New Skills and JobsEUCIS-LLL supports the overall orientation of the Agenda for New Skills and Jobs and welcomes its focus on implementation and “resolute action”. The Agenda is very ambitious with 13 action points and 4 key priorities covering many aspects of education, training, employment, youth or social affairs. However in these times of crisis and change, the austerity measures put in place by EU Member States are having an adverse effect by acting on investments in education and training. Learn more:
“New Skills for new jobs”: more focus on inclusion, continuity and progression!In 2009, an independent high-level expert group was set up to advice the Commission on how to advance the “New Skills for New Jobs” agenda. On 4th February 2010, the experts presented their policy-oriented recommendations at the conference «New Skills for New Jobs (NSNJ): Action Now». Michel Feutrie, EUCIS-LLL General Secretary, was invited to participate in one of the panels and expressed some concerns about the report. EUCIS-LLL supported the overall approach of the report and welcomed its focus on the need to move towards implementation. It nevertheless expressed some concerns that even though it shares the need for excellence, the high expectations set in the text could deepen the gap between high skilled and low skilled people. EUCIS-LLL recommended that the DG EAC and DG EMPL put more focus on inclusion in setting up their agenda for NSNJ. In June 2010, following the NSNJ conference, EUCIS-LLL sent a letter with a set of recommendations to Jordi Curell, Director in DG EAC & Xavier Prats Monné, Director of DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. Learn more:
Position paper on Youth on the Move
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Position paper "EQF-NQF: tools for learning continuity?"The European Qualification Framework (EQF) works as a translation device between different national qualifications systems (NQF). EUCIS-LLL supports this initiative that contributes to the implementation of lifelong learning strategies in Europe. It nevertheless raises some concerns on the need to develop the validation of non-formal and informal learning, to promote continuity and progression or to better involve civil society stakeholders in decision-making and monitoring. Following the internal consultation that began in July 2009 and the brainstorming session organized on 22 September, the members agreed on key messages about the implementation of the EQF-NQF at national and sectoral level. This communication paper was largely disseminated to our partners. Learn more:
Contribution to the ECVET consultation, March 2007EUCIS-LLL appreciates the pragmatic approach taken by the European Commission as well as its focus on learning outcomes. ECVET is a tool that can enable to foster more flexible learning pathways, to capitalise skills, competences and knowledge acquired by learners, to foster their recognition between Member States and also to develop mobility in Europe. EUCIS-LLL nevertheless outlined some elements that are complementary to the development of ECVET. In the paper, many questions are raised about the concrete implementation of this framework. Learn more:
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EUCIS-LLL Communication on the 
EUCIS-LLL appreciates the transversal approach taken within the Commission’s Communication through its four main lines of actions. It insists that it is important to consider learning mobility “for all” and not only focus on students’ mobility in higher education. In order to give everyone a chance to access learning mobility it should happen in all sectors (vocational education and training, schools, non-formal education, etc). We also recommend specific measures to target those who are further away from learning. Furthermore we believe that learning mobility should not only aim at better employability but should be seen as equal to active citizenship and personal development. Making mobility a reality for all requires a strong political and financial commitment from the Members states at national and European level notably in the framework of the future programmes for education, training and youth.
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