EARLALL Academy #15: National VET Teams – Mission and Examples from Spain and Sweden
18/11/2025
On 18 November 2025, the 15th EARLALL Academy session took place online, focusing on the role, mission, and impact of National VET Teams in Europe, with insightful examples from Spain and Sweden.
Held as part of EARLALL’s ongoing commitment to strengthening vocational education and training (VET), the session brought together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders eager to learn how national networks contribute to improving VET quality, innovation, and internationalisation.
The session featured:
- Elin Karvonen, Programme Officer for Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in VET at the Swedish National Agency (UHR) and Coordinator of the Swedish National VET Team.
- Miriam Castillo González, Head of the Service for Programmes and Projects for the Promotion of Vocational Education at the Directorate General for Vocational Education of Catalonia, contributing to Spain’s National VET Team.
The speakers introduced the mission, structure, and activities of their National VET Teams, showing how these networks support VET institutions in improving quality, fostering innovation, and strengthening internationalisation through Erasmus+.
Participants gained valuable insights into:
- How National VET Teams operate in practice,
- Concrete support and training examples from Sweden and Spain,
- Opportunities for enhancing VET quality and international cooperation.
It was an inspiring and informative session, showcasing the strength of national expertise networks and offering practical ideas for improving VET across regions.
