Training at Work Award – European Vocational Skills Week 2017

The award for "Professional training in micro, small and medium enterprises at various career stages" is open for applications until 27 September 2017

Micro-, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), are the backbone of Europe's economy. SMEs represent 99% of all businesses in the European Union and employ more than 67% of the people in work. These companies are a key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the European Union.

The main objectives of the award are:

• to give visibility to excellent practices from all over the European Union
• to draw public attention to the topic of learning throughout professional lives and new practices and policies
• to focus on learning that takes place beyond initial education to support further skills acquisition for successfully managing career transitions and progression

For more information on the award visit: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=1261&newsId=2847&furtherNews=yes