Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@January 30, 2024Launch of the second edition of publication "The World of Public Employment Services," survey — a collaborative initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES). Online, January 30, 2024, 4:00 PM CET Initially introduced in 2011, and later updated in 2016, this ground-breaking publication, provides invaluable comparative insights derived from 73 Public Employment Services across 71 countries. As we embark on the latest edition, focusing on critical dimensions such as the social economy, digital transformation, labour migration management, and green transition, we invite your organization to contribute to this comprehensive global endeavour. Your contribution will not only update our understanding of how Public Employment Services are addressing contemporary challenges but will also empower your organization with insights from international best practices. To ensure your participation, we have scheduled informative sessions on the 30th of January at two convenient times: 09:00 am CET and 04:00 pm CET. During these sessions, representatives from IDB, OECD, and WAPES, along with contributing researchers and pilot survey countries, will provide detailed information about the survey and its objectives. Sessions will be supported by simultaneous translation from English […]

Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@14th of February 2024"WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR - a presentation by the Public Employment Service of Slovenia Online, 14th of February 2024, 1pm - 2pm CET This webinar will revolve around Slovenian Workforce Dynamics, offering a comprehensive view of the labour market in Slovenia, the role of the Public Employment Service of Slovenia, and other intriguing subjects waiting to be uncovered. Join us in this exploration as we delve into how these elements intricately influence employment dynamics in Slovenia. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French.SpeakerGreta Metka Barbo Škerbinc Acting Director General·Employment Service of Slovenia Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc graduated as a Univ. B.Sc. political scientist, with 30 years of work experience, most of it at Employment Service od Slovenia, where she has been employed from 1993. She performed various tasks at the Employment Service of Slovenia, starting at a Regional office in the field of ALMP and analytics, followed by the Central office, where she mainly held various managerial positions. She was the Deputy Director General for 6 years, then she briefly worked at the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, where she was […]

Tunis@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@February 22 and 23, 2024are pleased to announce the upcoming Conference on PES and Entrepreneurship "A challenge for inclusive and sustainable economic development" What roles for PES? New tools, new support methods Tunis, February 22 and 23, 2024 Entrepreneurship is now one of the key drivers of economic development in countries worldwide.The assessment, encouragement and support of entrepreneurs who are turning ideas and projects into new businesses is a priority for economic development and involves many actors, including the Public Employment Services (PES). In many countries of the South, the development of entrepreneurship is seen as an effective way of dealing with the complexities of the labour market. This includes : Providing new integration opportunities for the thousands of young graduates entering the labour market each year. Contributing directly to the reduction of informal employment by supporting individual initiatives and promoting the social dimension of entrepreneurship through the development of the social and solidarity economy (SSE). Reducing inequality and discrimination by facilitating access to support tools and programmes for the most vulnerable groups (promoting women's entrepreneurship, creating integration activities for young people experiencing difficulties or people with disabilities, etc.). Entrepreneurship also plays a leading role in driving innovation, seizing the […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@March 4, 2024 WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation of the Spanish PES, SEPE Online, March 04, 2024, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET This webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Spanish labour market, providing a comprehensive overview of the Spanish labour market, the role of the Spanish Public Employment Service and other interesting topics.. The event will be held in Spanish, with interpretation available in English and French.María Antonia AGUDO RIAZA Deputy Director of Institutional Relations and Legal Assistance·Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE) Graduated in Law by the Autonomous University of Madrid, and International Diploma in Public Administration E.N.A. (ÉCOLE NATIONALE D ́ADMINISTRATION, she belongs to the Superior Corps of Civil Administrators of the State and the Corps of Superior Technicians of the Autonomous Community of Madrid. Since 2018, she is the Deputy Director of Institutional Relations and Legal Assistance in the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE). Among the different positions she has occupied, from 2012 to 2017 she was the Counsellor of Employment and Social Security and from 2011 to 2012 Counsellor of Health and Consumer Affairs, both positions at the Permanent Representation of Spain in the European Union. From 2008 to […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@5 March 2024 WEBINAR "PES Reform" - The evolution of the profession of job counsellor and its place in the organisation Online, Tuesday 5 March 2024 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CET WAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. The activity, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. These events take place in English. Speaker Julian Hiebl International Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Mr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert.

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@April 02, 2024 WEBINAR on PES reform : Digitalisation of services, remote services, work format (impact of teleworking, share of office and homework etc.) Online, April 02, 2024, from 11.30 am to 12.15 pm CET WAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. The activity, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. These events take place in English. Speaker Julian Hiebl International Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Mr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert.

Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@April 16, 2024WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - Presentation of the Swiss PES, SECO Online, April 16, 2024, de 13h00 à 14h00 CET This webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Swiss workforce, providing a comprehensive perspective on the labour market in Switzerland. We will explore the role of the Public Employment Service of Switzerland and delve into various intriguing subjects that await discovery. Join us in this exploration as we uncover how these elements intricately shape employment dynamics in Switzerland.SpeakerDorit GRIGA Senior Manager of International Relations·State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Dr. Dorit Griga works as Senior Manager of International Relations at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in the Labour Market/Unemployment Insurance division. She has a background in the Social Sciences. Prior to working at SECO, she was employed as Executive Secretary of the Scholarship Concordat at the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education where she was also involved in a project to adjust the financing of higher education institutions. Moreover, she worked at the Swiss University for Vocational Education and Training and in the Department of Sociology of Education at the University of Bern. Martin GASSER Scientific Advisor·State Secretariat for Economic Affairs […]

Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@April 30, 2024Internal transformation processes within PES (organisational change, skills development, innovation, new management strategies) and the role of impact evaluations: Online, Tuesday 30 April 2024 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (CET) WAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. The activity, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. These events take place in English. Register via the link below:SpeakerJulian Hiebl International Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Mr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert.

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@May 15, 2024 WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – Presentation of the Swedish PES, Arbetsförmedlingen Online, May 15, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET This webinar will revolve around Swedish Workforce Dynamics, offering a comprehensive view of the labour market in Sweden, the role of the Public Employment Service of Sweden, and other intriguing subjects waiting to be uncovered. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French. Speaker Shawn Mendes Director of International Affairs·Arbetsförmedlingen Mr Shawn Mendes is Director of International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen, the Swedish Public Employment Service. Previously, he worked at the Swedish Council for Higher Education, Vinnova (Agency for Innovation), Ministry of Education and Research and Skolverket (The Swedish National Agency for Education) as well as for the European Training Foundation in Turin. Prior to moving to Sweden in 2002, Shawn worked as a political advisor in Canada before joining the public sector in British Columbia where he worked with international trade, labour market policy and industry training. Shawn holds bachelor’s degrees from Simon Fraser and Carleton universities in Canada, and a Master’s Degree from Stockholm University.

Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@June 04, 2024WEBINAR "PES reform" - Cooperation with external providers in the provision of employment services (contracting-out, outsourcing questions) Online, June 04, 2024, from 11:30 to 12:15 CET WAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. The activity, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. These events take place in English. Register via the link below:SpeakerJulian Hiebl International Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Mr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert.

Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@12th of June 2024WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation by the Austrian Public Employment Service, AMS Online, 12th of June 2024, 1pm - 2 pm CET This webinar will focus on Austrian labour market, the AMS’s role and other topics to discover. Join us in exploring how these elements shape employment in Austria. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French.SpeakerJulian Hiebl International Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Mr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert.

Online@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@June 25, 2024WEBINAR "PES Reform" - The role of PES in responding to global megatrends Online, Tuesday 25 June 2024 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (CET) WAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. The activity, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. These events take place in English. Register via the link below:SpeakerJulian Hiebl International Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Mr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert.