Position Papers

We seek to use evidence to influence policy and improve practice in vocational education and training. This evidence-led approach informs our position on key topics in the skills arena. Our positioning papers seek to interpret the research, highlight the arguments for change and thereby instigate or contribute to the debate.

Keep an eye on this section of our website as we regularly update it. To read any of our positioning papers, select a link from the following list:

Paper
Publication date
Pathways to work for Roma in Europe September 2011
Towards a Taxonomy for Skills March 2011
The Contribution of Vocational Education and Training to Community Cohesion May 2010
Skills for Rural Development: Combining Agricultural and Enterprise Training March 2010
Vocational Education and Training – at the Heart of Supported Employment Practice March 2010
Training for Women Smallholders  February 2010
Business Performance and Skills April 2009
Gender and Skills: A Long Way to Go April 2009
Where Now for the Unskilled and the Low Paid? April 2009
The Benefits of Practical Learning for 14-19 year olds August 2008

Contact us

Joe ShamashFor more infomration about our position papers contact Joe Shamash