Career Development

Introduction to the course

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is positioning itself as a valid solution to the traditional workforce shortage issue as well as to the rapid changes in the labour market. However, in many countries, it is still considered a second choice, and the lack of proper guidance often exacerbates the situation. This course aims to provide insights into national frameworks for career guidance, with a focus on TVET systems.

Who attends this course?

Professionals active in the definition and implementation of public policies for skills development systems: - Employees of ministries of TVET, employment, finance or other "training" ministries - Representatives of employers' and workers' organizations - Members of civil society organizations - Representatives of independent institutions (observatories, agencies, funds, etc.) - Managers of TVET systems, trainers and guidance counsellors - Staff of international cooperation institutions and agencies.

Why this course matters

This course builds participants’ capacity to design and implement effective career development systems and services that bridge the gap between education and the labour market—contributing directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on decent work, lifelong learning, and social inclusion.

Apply by 15 November 2025

This course is part of Global Careers Month 2025, a global initiative of the Inter-Agency Career Guidance Working Group (IAG CGWG) — bringing together Cedefop, the European Commission, the European Training Foundation (ETF), ILO, OECD, UNESCO, the World Bank, International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG), the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCDPP) and WorldSkills.

Explore the full programme of Global Careers Month.