Within the framework of the project “NEWTON” – Network between Workers' Federations and their Training Organisations in Europe Now! – trade unions and their training institutions from five countries of the European Union initiated a structural dialogue about:
This was realised through four joint project meetings, a European conference and the initiation of a European Association for trade unions and their training organisations in Europe. The objective of the project was to create and maintain a discussion platform and a structured network for the exchange of experiences in the field of educational and skills policy as well as labour market mega-trends and developments.
The NEWTON project is funded by the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities within the framework of social dialogue. The sole responsibility lies with the author. The Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.