Our expertise in action

The ETF works with partner countries across every stage of reform, from shaping policy and analysing skills needs, to monitoring progress, strengthening institutions and supporting implementation. By working with our partners to combine evidence and expertise, we help build education, training and labour market systems that are inclusive, future-focused and resilient to the fast pace of economic change.

Policy advice

Our strategic policy advice spans the full policy cycle, because reforms to vocational education and training (VET), lifelong learning and labour market systems only deliver real impact when advice doesn't stop at the recommendation stage. Read more: ETF Policy advice service

Knowledge and skills intelligence

Understanding the skills needed for today and tomorrow starts with analysing labour market trends and skills demands, then sharing good practices across countries and regions so policymakers and stakeholders aren't working from guesswork. Read more: From skills anticipation to policy action

Monitoring and assessment

By assessing system performance and monitoring the impact of reforms, we help countries adopt an evidence-based approach to improvement that ensures reforms are aligned with economic and social needs. Read more: ETF monitoring initiatives

Thematic expertise

By focusing on key areas that are critical for economic competitiveness and social inclusion, including VET, lifelong learning, green and digital skills, and migration and skills mobility, we contribute to the development of systems that respond to labour market realities and future challenges. Read more: Our journey to shape tomorrow's green and digital skills

Support reform and cooperation with the EU - and beyond

Supporting the implementation of EU-funded programmes in partner countries and beyond is how we contribute to the effectiveness and reach of EU values, therefore helping to develop a global Europe.. Read more: Working with the EU and its Member States