networks

The ETF networks

Join our networks to share knowledge, practices and ideas with colleagues and peers

Join the ETF networks! 

The ETF is supporting various networks to foster engagement with its stakeholders at national, regional and international levels. You are invited to join, to share your expertise and knowledge, benefit from policy learning, contribute to identifying new trends in human capital development. 

  • The Skills Lab network gathers researchers, analysts and experts from various countries to work on skills demand, skills anticipation and matching, skills in the context of economic sectors and the twin transition. Through online and live events, calls for research ideas and other knowledge exchange activities, the network contributes to the internationalisation of research. Learn more about the Skills Lab Network and join! 

  • The ETF Network for Excellence (ENE) is a global network connecting over 330 Centres of Vocational Excellence across EU Member States, neighbouring countries, Africa, and Asia. It accelerates vocational excellence through peer learning, policy advice, and collaboration, with a focus on green and digital transitions, entrepreneurship, migration, and strengthening skills ecosystems. Joining ENE, vocational schools can exchange best practices, engage in peer learning, and align their efforts with international trends. To express interest in joining ENE, please contact etf.network.for.excellence@etf.europa.eu. 

  • The ETF Community of Innovative Educators groups more than 1,600 teachers and trainers interested in innovating teaching and learning approaches for both young people and adults, with a special focus on using digital technologies in teaching and learning. The community is working through New Learning Clubs in the areas of STEAM Innovation, Teaching with Artificial Intelligence, Teachers Professional Development and adult reskilling. Join the community, share your practices and ideas and learn from other on how to make your teaching more innovative and impactful. 
  • The Governance Learning Action Dialogue (GLAD) network supports the governance of vocational education and training, skills development and lifelong learning. GLAD works with over 350 participants representing VET providers, social partners, civil society and governmental organisations from more than 30 countries. GLAD involves all key actors in formal, non-formal and informal learning and employment support, including the public and private sectors, social partners, and civil society organisations (CSOs). Learn more and join the network here.   

  • The Quality Assurance Forum brings together appointed government officials to share practices through peer learning and knowledge exchange to strengthen quality assurance in vocational education and training. Since its establishment, the forum members have been engaged in monitoring and reporting on their QA systems and mechanisms, mapping the understanding, relevance, coverage, usage and characteristics of data collection of the EQAVET indicator, and participating in peer learning activities such as peer visits hosted by forum member institutions, or EQAVET Forums. Read more here.