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▪ Joining already existing networks, in which many stakeholders can be
reached. Some potential networks that can be relevant for international

VET-employer engagement are:
o EfVET, the European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education
and Training, that facilitates networking among professionals to

bring up connections between businesses, VET, and researchers;
o EUproVET, a platform for VET providers that aims at providing the
labour market with skilled and qualified workforce;

o EVBB, the European Association of Institutes for Vocational
Training, which objective is the qualitative improvement of VET in
Europe;
o CEDEFOP, that contributes to the development of VET policies and

their implementation;
o The International RC2020 College Group, a not-for-profit network
of colleges that discusses global issues so that learners benefit from

better learning opportunities.
▪ Cooperate through funded projects between VET providers and
employers, that thus have the opportunity to know better each other and

set plans regarding the mobility of VET learners. The participation in
training activities and in dissemination and exploitation activities in the
projects allow stakeholders having access to projects’ results, hopefully

creating new synergies and cooperation.

All the mentioned means can open ways for work-based learning across
different countries. Learners and staff must be prepared for international
mobility before it happens, learning agreements should be firmed and
accommodation should be organised. Once at the WBL premises and during the

mobility, learners must be guided and supported.

International cooperation between VET providers and employers allow to upskill
VET professionals on effective employer engagement across Europe – that is the
main aim of BRIDGES CPD programme – building a European dimension of
employer engagement and boosting VET-business cooperation involving WBL
international paths. Consequently, it promotes the increase of mobility for VET
learners in Europe to work in a variety of settings and activities, making sure

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