Representatives from the Trøndelag Region Visit EARLALL

03/02/2026

On 2 February 2026, EARLALL welcomed representatives from Trøndelag region (Norway) in Brussels. The delegation included teachers, guidance counsellors, Chamber of Commerce representatives and officials from the Trøndelag European Office. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on regional priorities and explore avenues for future collaboration.

EARLALL presented its mission as a European network supporting regions in developing inclusive labour market and skills policies. Emphasis was placed on EARLALL’s role in connecting areas across Europe and amplifying local needs at the EU level, ensuring that policy development reflects the realities on the ground. Participants learned about EARLALL’s capacity-building activities, including thematic Working Groups and the EARLALL Academy, as well as EU-funded projects such as QUEEN – Quality apprenticeships for evolving labour needs and SALAM – Sustainable AccessibIlity to the LAbour Market (Interreg Europe Programme), which focus on quality of apprenticeships, skills development and inclusion.

Trøndelag regional representatives shared their regional priorities, including aligning with Erasmus+ projects, bridging gaps between youth expectations and labour market realities, motivating young people and engaging businesses in smoother transitions into education and employment.

EARLALL then presented concrete examples from its member regions on how to organise effective collaboration between schools and businesses, drawing on experiences from Flanders Schools, the Catalan Department of Education’s implementation of the Dual System, TKNIKA’s work on innovation and skills ecosystems in VET in the Basque Country, and the Tuscany Region’s ITS Academy model. These examples also highlighted shared challenges across Europe—such as teacher shortages, demographic change, and skills mismatches—and demonstrated how regions are implementing practical, inclusive labour market initiatives while maintaining a strong international outlook.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue dialogue and explore concrete pathways for future initiatives, further exploring how collaboration with other European regions could support Trøndelag in developing inclusive and sustainable labour market solutions. EARLALL looks forward to deepening collaboration with the Trøndelag Region, connecting regional priorities with European networks to develop sustainable solutions in lifelong learning and skills development.