Career education and guidance in initial vocational education and training in Central and Eastern Europe

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar entitled “Career education and guidance in initial vocational education and training in Central and Eastern Europe“ which will explore current trends, challenges, and innovative practices in supporting I-VET students’ career development across the region, with a focus on the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia.

Career guidance plays a key role not only in general secondary education but also in initial vocational education and training. Specialised practitioners or teachers are key factors in preparing students for further and higher education, facilitating their transition to the labour market, and strengthening their employability and commitment to lifelong learning.

The event aims to provide a platform for educators, practitioners, and researchers to exchange perspectives on contemporary approaches, challenges, and successful practices in career guidance within vocational education and training (VET). During the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion on the similarities and differences in career education practices in the VET across the region.

The webinar will address the following key topics:

• The role of career education in enhancing employability and lifelong learning

• Integration of career guidance into dual training systems

• National and regional good practices in Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Hungary

• Supporting disadvantaged and at-risk learners through targeted interventions

Klaudia Tölli will present the Hungarian practice from the city of Kecskemét; she will moderate the webinar.

Other presenters:

Katarína Medzihorská (SK) – school psychologist at Secondary School of Transport Zvolen

Zuzana Adamová a Mirka Smutná (CZ) – VET school career counsellors, Brno (Instagram @duo_karierko)

30/10/2025 from 17:00 – 18:30 CET

The names of the invited regional speakers will be announced later.

Please register here by 28/10/2025: Registration link

Connection link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82017942690?pwd=qPeNCpWwMlLtbHrPPijaM6D0mImvl4.1