4 facts on Moldova's education and training system
Equal access: The vocational education and training system in Moldova offers equal access and participation that is background, gender and age inclusive but this does not consistently translate into better labour market prospects.
Labour market skills of young women: Young female learners in Moldova are more likely to have key competences and labour market-appropriate skills than their adult peers and male counterparts, although this could be influenced by their willingness to accept lower-paid jobs.
Support for vulnerable groups: Despite various supportive policies and provisions such as scholarships and meal vouchers, vulnerable groups in Moldova face greater challenges progressing within the VET system and exhibit a higher dropout rate.
Quality Assurance: Moldova has been aligning with European quality assurance standards in vocational education and training since 2016 and is a member of the ETF’s Quality Assurance Forum
