Citation
(2003), "ReferNet: the European network of reference and expertise", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 27 No. 9. https://doi.org/10.1108/jeit.2003.00327iab.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
ReferNet: the European network of reference and expertise
ReferNet: the European network of reference and expertise
ReferNet is a decentralized network that provides information on a wide range of developments in vocational education and training in the EU, by brining together the expertise of key organizations.
ReferNet has been set up by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) to meet the growing demand for information that makes comparisons possible between European Union member states on their developments andpolicies. It encourages exchanges of information and promotes thecreation of partnerships. It provides consortium members with theopportunity to broaden their contacts with international organizationswithin and outside Europe.
ReferNet comprises a nationalconsortium in each EU member state made up of organizations that represent vocational education and training institutions. Each consortium is led by a national co-ordinator responsible for constructing the consortium and ensuring the network's tasks are performed satisfactorily.
More information is available from Tom Leney, at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, on +44 (0)20 7509 5555 (facsimile +44 (0)20 7509 6666; e-mail leneyt@qca.org.uk).