Good International Practices in Inclusive Vocational Education and Training: Lessons from Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Slovenia

This analytical report presents good international practices in inclusive vocational education and training (VET) and explores their relevance to the further development of inclusive VET in Ukraine.

The publication examines the experience of Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Slovenia, focusing on approaches to inclusive vocational education and training, learner support, capacity development of VET staff, cooperation with employers, and the transition from education and training to employment.

Particular attention is given to practices and approaches that may offer useful considerations for Ukraine, taking into account the national context and ongoing reforms. Rather than evaluating the Ukrainian VET system, the report uses international experience to highlight practical approaches that can support equal access to vocational education and pathways to employment.

The report will be useful for VET managers and teaching staff, policymakers and education authorities, experts, practitioners and organisations working to advance accessible and inclusive vocational education and training.

The project “Inclusive VET: improving training for veterans and people with disabilities” is being implemented by the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPD) in partnership with Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V. within the framework of the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery, which is jointly co-financed by the European Union, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Denmark, and is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Solidarity Fund PL in Ukraine (SFPL).