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Why a school district’s summer semester programming is a critical piece of their year-long academic strategy.
On this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant sits down with Noelle Ellerson Ng, Chief Advocacy & Governance Officer about serious concerns for the future of the E-Rate program, and what that means for districts.
Publication { “service”: “sbkm”, “version”: “2.0”, “display”: “icons”, “networks”: [ “facebook”, “x”, “linkedin”, “email” ], “selection”: false, “shortenurl”: false, “color”: false } Spotlight on jobs and skills - Ireland Drawing on its rich country-level skills intelligence, Cedefop develops its Spotlights on jobs and skills for EU-27 Member States, Iceland and Norway. The current publication looks at jobs and skills in Ireland. The Spotlights provide insights into the current labour market landscape, future trends, and skills anticipation in each country. The analysis is based on Cedefop’s skills intelligence online tool, its skills forecast, the European Skills Index (ESI), online job advertisements, sectoral and occupational skills intelligence, and country-specific skills anticipation reports. Publication number 8174 Publication year 2026 Publication month July Publication type Spotlights Related Country Ireland Themes and subthemes Skills and labour market Skills intelligence Related Network ReferNet Skillsnet Keywords Skills Skills intelligence Vocational education and training Cite as Cedefop. (2026). Spotlight on jobs and skills – Ireland. Publications Office of the European Union. DOI: 10.2801/0702971 . https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications/8174 Downloads Spotlight on jobs and skills - Ireland DOI: 10.2801/0702971 TI-01-26-048-EN-N ISBN: 978-92-896-3998-9 23/07/2026 EN 511.98 KB
In this podcast episode, education leaders discuss how schools can measure what matters for every child, beyond test scores.
IVET attractiveness - External actors framework (July 2026) Zacharoula FOT… Wed, 22/07/2026 - 12:09 cedefop_external_factors_framework_july_2026.xlsx English
AASA’s Women in School Leadership Awards now accepting nominations and applications for 2026.
Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence. Book of abstracts Belen Fernande… Tue, 21/07/2026 - 16:25 2239_en.pdf DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20656597 06/07/2026 English
Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence. Book of abstracts Belen Fernande… Tue, 21/07/2026 - 16:06 harnessing_web_data_2026_cedefop.pdf DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20656597 06/07/2026 English
Publication { “service”: “sbkm”, “version”: “2.0”, “display”: “icons”, “networks”: [ “facebook”, “x”, “linkedin”, “email” ], “selection”: false, “shortenurl”: false, “color”: false } Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence Book of abstracts This publication is a result of a call for abstracts for the conference Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence, organised by Cedefop and Eurostat which took place on 28-29 May 2026 in Thessaloniki. This research conference showcased innovative methods and approaches for analysing and interpreting web-based data sources in the context of occupational, sectoral, and thematic labour market and skills analysis. The insights and findings shared during the event enhanced the understanding of how web data can be leveraged for labour market and skills intelligence, helping to shape the future of research in this evolving field. As with the previous edition, the conference provided a valuable platform for community building, fostering new collaborations, knowledge exchange and idea generation, while strengthening networks among experts committed to advancing labour market monitoring and skills foresight. Publication number 2239 Publication year 2026 Publication month July Publication type Other Themes and subthemes Skills and labour market Skills and changing societies Skills and jobs in demand Digitalisation Skills intelligence Skills and changing workplaces Matching skills and jobs Related Project Skills in online job advertisements Related Network Skillsnet Related Event Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence Keywords Artificial intelligence Digital skills Job vacancy Labour market Skills intelligence Cite as CEDEFOP. (2026). Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence. Book of abstracts. Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence. Cedefop and Eurostat research conference, Thessaloniki, Greece. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20656597. https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications/2239 Downloads Harnessing web data for next-generation skills intelligence. Book of abstracts DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20656597 06/07/2026 EN 577.7 KB Cedefop, 2026
21 JUL 2026 News { “service”: “sbkm”, “version”: “2.0”, “display”: “icons”, “networks”: [ “facebook”, “x”, “linkedin”, “email” ], “selection”: false, “shortenurl”: false, “color”: false } Italy: digital tools strengthening guidance and lifelong learning In 2026, Italy further strengthened its digital ecosystem for career guidance, lifelong learning and labour-market inclusion. It did so through AppLI (Personal Assistant for Work in Italy - Assistente Personale per il Lavoro in Italia) and EDO (Digital Education for Employment - Educazione Digitale per l’Occupazione), two digital tools promoted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies within the Information System for Social and Labour Inclusion (SIISL). These initiatives provide personalised access to employment services and skills-development opportunities through digital solutions. Personalised guidance and skills development AppLI is a public platform based on generative artificial intelligence. It supports active labour-market policies and was developed in accordance with the principles of transparency, security and personal-data protection, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and European principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in public services. Through a conversational interface, it provides personalised information and advice on: • career pathways, skills requirements and learning opportunities; • job vacancies and services available within the SIISL ecosystem; • CV preparation and job applications; • planning and managing individual learning and career pathways. During its first year of operation, between September 2025 and May 2026, AppLI reached more than 45 000 users and made available more than 150 000 job opportunities and more than 25 000 learning opportunities. Users rated the service 7.2 out of 10 on average, while 91% reported that they intended to continue using the platform. In 2026, the platform was shortlisted for the European Digital Skills Awards in the ‘Inclusion in the Digital World’ category and was recognised among the winners of the Italian ‘PA e Futuro’ public administration award. EDO is a complementary tool that supports the development of digital and professional skills within active labour-market programmes. Through digital learning resources and interactive tools, EDO supports users in their learning, guidance and professional-development pathways and strengthens access to training and upskilling opportunities. Supporting vocational education and lifelong learning AppLI and EDO support access to vocational education and training (VET) and continuous skills development and contribute to European priorities on upskilling, reskilling and lifelong learning. Both initiatives promote a personalised approach to career guidance and learning throughout working life and make employment and training services more accessible, particularly for individuals facing complex education and labour-market transitions. Integration with public employment services AppLI is integrated into SIISL, the national digital platform developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, in cooperation with the National Institute for Social Security (INPS), regional authorities and the network of public employment services, to foster labour-market matching and facilitate access to employment and training services. This integration connects career guidance, vocational training and active labour-market policies within a single digital environment and strengthens coordination between information tools, support services and learning opportunities. Read more AppLI – Ministry of Labour and Social Policies AppLI – Vocational education and training EDO factsheet – Ministry of Labour and Social Policies EDO brochure AppLI: the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies’ web coach AppLI institutional communication campaign – Presidency of the Council of Ministers AppLI shortlisted for the European Digital Skills Awards 2026 – Ministry of Labour and Social Policies AppLI and SIO among the winners of the PA e Futuro award – Ministry of Labour and Social Policies Please cite this news item as: ReferNet Italy, & Cedefop (2026, July 21). Italy: digital tools strengthening guidance and lifelong learning. National news on VET. News type National news Source ReferNet Italy Related Country Italy Themes and subthemes VET support policies - financing, guidance, validation Delivering VET and qualifications VET policies and systems Related Project Modernising vocational education and training VET systems in Europe Related Network ReferNet Related online tool Timeline of VET policies in Europe VET in Europe database Keywords Digitalisation Guidance and counselling Information and communication technology
EASNIE contributes to discussion on digital well-being Rachel Mepsted Mon, 07/20/2026 - 15:34 The discussion explored evidence-informed approaches to supporting young people in digital environments.
Cyprus seminar explores school well-being in a changing world Rachel Mepsted Tue, 07/14/2026 - 13:04 The seminar examined how demographic, technological and economic changes are influencing well-being at school.
How a five-week summer program moved beyond remediation to become a research-backed catalyst for closing achievement gaps and accelerating student growth.