VET Teachers at a Turning Point

VET Teachers at a Turning Point

In March 2026, CEDEFOP Published the publication “VET teachers at a turning point – Pilot evidence from Cedefop’s European Vocational Teacher Survey”. This paper presents first empirical evidence from the pilot phase of the Cedefop European Vocational Teacher Survey (EVTS), the first EU-wide survey examining experiences, working conditions and professional development of teachers in initial vocational education and training (IVET).

Overall, a key takeaway from the report is that IVET teachers remain highly committed but are operating under pressure. Strengthening recognition, improving working conditions and career prospects, and expanding targeted continuing professional development – particularly in inclusion, digitalisation, AI and green skills – are essential to sustain the profession. Ongoing reforms across Europe show growing recognition that investing in teachers is key to delivering high-quality, future-oriented VET.Publication “VET teachers at a turning point – Pilot evidence from Cedefop’s European Vocational Teacher Survey” available here.