[…] The European Council defined a benchmark of 6% for VET mobility in Europe by 2020. The German Bundestag on its part set a national benchmark of 10% for VET mobility, also for 2020. The study presents the status quo of VET mobility in Germany in 2017. Whereas the European benchmark has almost been reached in Germany, the national target still requires additional efforts by all stakeholders. German Version of the Study Long Version of the Study (in German) …
[…] Key topics What are the main topics addressed by the NCP for the European Agenda for Adult Learning in Germany? Focus areas in Germany In Germany, given the social and professional transformation processes underway, it is necessary to increase participation rates in adult education in order to achieve the overarching goal of an inclusive, socially just and resilient society as defined in the European Agenda for Adult Learning. Our key topics: „Learning across cultural and institutional boundaries creates understanding—and thus mutual understanding. Strengthening adult education connects people in Europe.“ Nadja Bornscheuer - Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeit …
[…] The team The NCP Adult Education team The National Coordination Point (NCP) is part of the Adult Education Team of the National Agency Education for Europe at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (NA at BIBB) . As the coordination point for the European Agenda for Adult Learning, we see ourselves as facilitators – playing a mediating and supporting role. Our goal is to promote and strengthen the exchange and networking of all stakeholders in adult education in a sustainable manner. © Open copyright Axel Herzig - Fotografie X Close copyright What we stand for Our work focuses on raising general awareness of the role, issues and current developments in adult education. In line with our self-image, we pursue the following goals: Strengthening adult education – for greater participation and higher participation in continuing education. Supporting European goals – we promote the implementation of the priorities of the European Agenda at national level. Promoting networking – we bring together stakeholders at national, regional and local level. Strengthening social cohesion – by contributing to greater inclusion and equal opportunities . „Europe as a shared learning space with openness to new ideas and a willingness to learn from one another. This is how we want to rethink adult education and strengthen the link between policy and practice.“ Simone Kaufhold - Coordination Contact our team Claudia Laubenstein Team leadership Telephone: 0228 - 107 1338 Send an email Simone Kaufhold Coordination Telephone: 0228 - 107 1681 Send an email Julia Krößner Event organisation & public relations Telephone: 0228 - 107 1605 Send an email Verena Lehnen Research collaboration Telephone: 0228 107- 2813 Send an email Nadja Bornscheuer Research collaboration Telephone: 0228 - 107 2513 Send an email …
[…] The European Agenda for Adult Learning Events No news available. The Agenda Find out more about the political background and objectives of the European Agenda for Adult Learning here. European Agenda for Adult Learning About us Get to know the National Coordination Office of the European Agenda for Adult Learning in Germany. About us Topics Find out what topics the NCP Adult Education is working on and discover our thematic dossiers. About the topics Documentation Here you will find all information and materials relating to our specialist events. To the documentation …
[…] The European Agenda for Adult Learning The objectives © Open copyright Axel Herzig - Fotografie X Close copyright The European Agenda for Adult Learning is an EU policy framework that aims to improve the quality and accessibility of adult learning in Europe. Its goal is to promote adult learning and improve learning opportunities for all citizens. The role of adult learning should be strengthened and its importance emphasised. National coordination centres across Europe support these goals. What are the objectives of the European Agenda for Adult Learning? In November 2021, the new European Agenda on Adult Learning was adopted by the Council of the European Union. The agenda defines the political framework for the further development of adult learning in Europe. It helps to define the content priorities of European adult learning policy for the years 2021 to 2030: Governance & Cooperation The focus is on expanding cooperation between policy and practice in adult education. Cooperation and networking among all stakeholders at local, regional and national level should be promoted in order to respond to learners' needs in the best possible way. Opportunities for lifelong learning The aim is to raise awareness of lifelong learning and reach people in every stage of life. Personalised educational guidance and the validation of individual learning experiences should help to make learning processes more targeted and user-oriented. Accessibility and flexibility Adult education should be flexible in terms of time, location, format and resources in order to promote participation and motivation. In addition, financial incentives and other support measures should be used to boost learners' motivation. Quality, fairness, integration and success The focus is on the professional development of education staff, the mobility of learners and teachers, systematic quality assurance and the targeted support of disadvantaged groups. The green and digital transition Adult education should empower people to actively participate in digital and ecological change. This requires modern learning concepts, digital skills and concepts for integrating sustainability into educational processes. Goals of the European Agenda for Adult Learning in figures: A key concern is to increase participation in adult education measures in the European Union. Specifically, this means: By 2025, at least 47% of 25- to 64-year-olds should have taken advantage of an educational opportunity within a 12-month period. By 2030, at least 60% of adults aged 25 to 64 should have participated in an educational program in the last 12 months. Where is the adult education agenda located? The new European Agenda for Adult Learning embeds its demands and objectives in the European Pillar of Social Rights . The European Pillar of Social Rights supports the project of creating an inclusive, fair and sustainable Europe. Show more Show less Accordingly, formal, non-formal and informal educational opportunities are to be created in order to impart skills that contribute to an inclusive and socially just Europe. In addition, adult education is to promote the desired transition to a digital and green society. © Open copyright NA beim BIBB X Close copyright What is the European Pillar of Social Rights? The European Pillar of Social Rights is based on the principles of solidarity, equal opportunities, improved working and living conditions, social protection and access to high-quality and inclusive education. Show more Show less One of the 20 principles of the Pillar of Social Rights is the right of Europeans to education, training and lifelong learning. The focus here is on acquiring skills that enable everyone to participate fully in society and successfully navigate transitions in the labour market. In this sense, increasing adult participation in continuing education not only improves employability, but also social justice in Europe. Among other things, the action plan sets out the goal of equipping at least 80% of 16 to 74-year-olds with basic digital skills, thereby closing the digital skills gap. Further information On its website, the European Commission provides further information on European initiatives in adult education . Find out more …
[…] Strategisch planen – Wirkung erzielen Monitoring-Treffen zur Erasmus+-Akkreditierung in der Erwachsenenbildung Donnerstag, 07.05.2026, 09:30-15:00 Uhr, Erfurt …
[…] Teilhabe gemeinsame EU -Werte Europa steht vor der Herausforderung, dass sich immer weniger Menschen am demokratischen Leben beteiligen. Kenntnisse über europäische Themen sowie das Bewusstsein für deren Auswirkungen auf den Alltag der Bürgerinnen und Bürger sind oft nur gering ausgeprägt. Das Erasmus+-Programm setzt gezielt auf die Förderung gemeinsamer Werte, zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement und demokratische Teilhabe – zentrale Anliegen, um diesen Entwicklungen entgegenzuwirken. Teilhabe in Erasmus+ Gemeinsame Werte Das Programm unterstützt die aktive Bürgerschaft und Ethik im lebenslangen Lernen; es fördert die Entwicklung sozialer und interkultureller Kompetenzen, kritisches Denken und Medienkompetenz. Im Rahmen der Projekte soll die demokratische Teilhabe der Menschen und das soziale und zivilgesellschaftliche Engagement anhand von formalen und nicht-formalen Bildungsaktivitäten gefördert werden. Ein Schwerpunkt liegt auch darauf, für den Kontext der Europäischen Union zu sensibilisieren und ein entsprechendes Verständnis zu vermitteln, insbesondere was die gemeinsamen Werte der EU , die Grundsätze der Einheit und Vielfalt sowie ihre kulturelle Identität, ihr kulturelles Bewusstsein und ihr gesellschaftliches und historisches Erbe anbelangt. Den bildungspolitischen Rahmen bildet die Pariser Erklärung von 2015 , in der die Förderung der gemeinsamen Werte der Europäischen Union durch Bildung verankert sind. Welche Möglichkeiten bietet Erasmus+? Leitaktion 1: Mobilität von Einzelpersonen Diese Leitaktion ermöglicht Lernenden und Bildungspersonal Praktika und Lernaufenthalte im Ausland. Show more Show less Was sind Mobilitäten? Teilnehmende sollen ihr Wissen über das gemeinsame europäische Erbe und die europäische Vielfalt stärken und sich mit den Vorteilen eines aktiven Bürgersinns und der Teilhabe am demokratischen Leben vertraut machen. Dieser Themenkomplex ist Grundprinzip der Leitaktion 1 – Lernmobilität und relevante Kompetenzen sollten im Projektverlauf durch formale oder nicht formale Lernaktivitäten gefördert werden, wo immer dies möglich ist. Leitaktion 2: Partnerschaften für Zusammenarbeit Mit dieser Leitaktion sind verschiedene thematische Schwerpunkte im Bereich gemeinsame Werte, zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement und Teilhabe möglich. So können beispielsweise in Kooperation mit europäischen Partnern innovative Lehr- und Lernmaterialien entwickelt werden, die der Erweiterung der Kompetenzen von Lernenden und Bildungspersonal in Hinblick auf das Themengebiet fördern. Show more Show less Was sind Partnerschaften? Ebenso möglich ist der Austausch von guter Praxis mit Organisationen aus anderen Ländern. Die Partnerschaften für Zusammenarbeit ermöglichen es zudem, Menschen Europa näher zu bringen, die bislang wenig Berührungspunkte damit hatten, beispielsweise durch Einbindung in lokale Projektaktivitäten oder Lernaktivitäten im Ausland. Demokratische Teilhabe und Europäische Werte sind Grundprinzipien der Leitaktion 2 – relevante Kompetenzen sollten im Projektverlauf durch formale oder nicht formale Lernaktivitäten gefördert werden. EU -Werte Achtung der Menschenwürde Freiheit (auch der freien Meinungsäußerung) Demokratie, Toleranz, Gerechtigkeit Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz – vor allem zwischen Frauen und Männern Rechtsstaatlichkeit Menschenrechte Ausführliche Informationen zu den Zielen und Werten der Europäischen Union finden Sie auf der Website der europäischen Union. Website der EU Ziele der EU -Jugendstrategie Die EU mit der Jugend zusammenbringen Gleichheit aller Geschlechter Inklusive Gesellschaften Information und konstruktiver Dialog Psychische Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden Jugend im ländlichen Raum voranbringen Gute Arbeit für alle Gutes Lernen Räume und Beteiligung für alle Ein nachhaltiges, grünes Europa Jugendorganisationen und europäische Jugendprogramme Ausführliche Informationen zur EU -Jugendstrategie finden Sie im europäischen Jugendportal. EU-Jugendportal Referenzrahmen: Kompetenzen für eine demokratische Kultur Der vom Europarat entwickelte Referenzrahmen‚ Kompetenzen für eine demokratische Kultur‘ bietet eine fundierte Grundlage, um die dafür notwendigen Werte, Haltungen, Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse in Bildungsprozessen gezielt zu fördern. Zum Referenzrahmen Projektbeispiele Vernetzungsangebote EuroApprentices EuroApprentices sind Erasmus+-Botschafter/-innen in der Berufsbildung. Sie teilen ihre Auslandserfahrungen, motivieren andere Auszubildende und fördern Teilhabe, Inklusion sowie europäische Werte. Das wachsende internationale Netzwerk verbindet junge Menschen aus vielen Ländern, stärkt Engagement im demokratischen Leben Europas und macht die Chancen von Mobilität sichtbar. Zum EuroApprentices-Netzwerk PEACE Netzwerk PEACE steht für Participation Erasmus Alumni for Civic Engagement. Der Grundgedanke des Netzwerks aus europäischen Nationalen Agenturen besteht darin , das Zugehörigkeitsgefühl zur Europäischen Union zu stärken, das Bewusstsein für aktive Bürger/-innenschaft zu schärfen und Synergien zwischen den verschiedenen Europäischen Netzwerken von Alumni, Botschafter/-innen und Erasmus+ Role Models in allen Bereichen des Programms zu fördern. Zum Netzwerk Weitere Informationsangebote SALTO Participation & Information Das SALTO Participation & Information Resource Centre stärkt demokratische Teilhabe und Medienkompetenz durch inspirierende Inhalte und verlässliche Informationen. Es entwickelt Materialien, organisiert Trainings und unterstützt Akteure in Bildung und Ausbildung – ebenso wie in der Jugendarbeit – dabei, Teilhabe und Kommunikation in Erasmus+ und dem Europäischen Solidaritätskorps strategisch zu gestalten. Zu SALTO Publikationen Benötigen Sie weitere Hilfe? Kontakt aufnehmen Wir sind für Sie da Torsten Schneider Fon: 02281071687 Mail: torsten.schneider[at]bibb(dot)de …
[…] Shaping change: Anchoring sustainability in continuing education institutions The symposium took place on 27 March 2025 in Bremen, in collaboration with the Department for Continuing Education of the Senator for Children and Education in Bremen. The event for continuing education staff took a comprehensive look at sustainability – from questions of internal change processes to approaches for communicating sustainable action to the outside world to the tension between digitalisation and sustainability. Based on new findings from science, in various workshops and with input from various (European) projects, the question of what concrete ways there might be to anchor sustainability in one's own institution was discussed. The event was organised by the National Coordination Office of the European Agenda for Adult Learning in collaboration with the Department for Continuing Education of the Senator for Children and Education in Bremen. New findings on the Whole Institution Approach (WIA) in adult education The conference began with an exciting keynote speech by Dr Antje Brock (Freie Universität Berlin, Institut Futur) on the topic : ‘New findings on the Whole Institution Approach in adult education: What characterises a sustainable continuing education institution?’ In principle, according to Brock, the WIA can be applied in any institution. It has been proven that where sustainability is implemented holistically and in line with the approach, both teachers and learners are significantly more motivated. Commitment to sustainability contributes to the well-being and motivation of all those involved. It is advisable to take a target group-oriented approach, whereby it is often not so much about what you do, but how you do it. Openness and recognition, as well as communication and good role models, are of fundamental importance to the process. Full report on the symposium To the report Symposium in Bremen © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright This was followed by three parallel workshops in which strategies for the participants' own institutions were developed: Workshop 1: ‘Motivated in the change process – tackling change together with employees’ Dagmar Müller, Head of the Society – Sustainability – Digital Programme Area; vhs Berlin Mitte How can you successfully shape the change process in your organisation? Presentation Workshop 1 Workshop 2: ‘Being sustainably attractive: communication strategies for educational institutions’ Dr Johanna Köster-Lange, ecolo – Agency for Ecology and Communication A workshop for educational institutions to sharpen their sustainability profile and communicate it efficiently. Presentation Workshop 2 Workshop 3: ‘Thinking about change in a complex and differentiated way! - The tension between digitalisation and sustainability’ Dr Florian Hofmann, Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) GmbH, non-profit Digitalisation stands for the future, but does it necessarily stand for sustainability? This workshop highlighted the challenges and opportunities of digitalisation in the context of sustainability goals. Presentation Workshop 3 © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright © Open copyright Europäische Agenda Erwachsenenbildung X Close copyright Workbook A mini workbook was created to collect and organize the impressions from the symposium. The workbook is based on the Whole Institution Approach (WIA). The concept has already been adapted for adult education institutions, including the “SustainabALE” guidebook published by the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (DVV International). A team of experts from the “International ESD Alliances” project has developed four key areas of action (education program, management, teaching and working environment, and networks). These are intended to support adult education institutions in putting sustainability into practice. You can download the workbook here: To the workbook Program Here you can find the program for the event: To the program …
[…] Study Visit “Workplace Learning” From 17 to 19 September 2025, a delegation from Belgium (Wallonia), France, Italy and Liechtenstein visited the BIBB to learn about workplace learning in Germany. The delegations consisted of the individual coordinators of the European Agenda for Adult Learning and experts from the field of adult and vocational education. The study visit was designed by the team at the National Coordination Point (NCP) for the European Agenda for Adult Learning in Germany. The programme was put together based on the interests of the participants: • Insights into adult and continuing education in Germany • Insights into the use of micro-credentials in adult education in Germany • Insights into dual education and training and dual study programmes in Germany • Visit to the Koblenz Chamber of Crafts with a guided tour of the construction centre with workshops for mechatronics, solar technology and heat pumps, painting and varnishing, and woodworking • Technical discussion with Telekom about the practical implementation of dual study programmes. Report on the study visit To the report © Open copyright NABIBB X Close copyright © Open copyright NABIBB X Close copyright © Open copyright NABIBB X Close copyright © Open copyright NABIBB X Close copyright …
[…] The study visit brings together representatives from the National Coordination Offices for the European Agenda for Adult Learning from various European countries, as well as staff from ministries, partner institutions, and organizations involved in adult and continuing education. The three-day program offers insights into national and regional approaches to skills development, collaboration among various stakeholder groups, and the role of adult and continuing education in shaping the green and digital transitions. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, learn about practical examples from Germany, and discuss strategies for strengthening skills partnerships. The goal of the study visit is to develop a deeper understanding of how the principles of the EU’s “Pact for Skills” initiative are implemented in practice within the German continuing education system. Participation in the study visit is limited to a select group of individuals. The program materials and documentation from the event will be published on our website afterward. …