In order to encourage the successful implementation of New Opportunities for Adults (Upskilling Pathways), the European Commission organized online mutual learning workshops "Upskilling Pathways (UP Labs)".
The first online workshop, held from January 19 to 21, 2021, was attended by 7 EU member states - Estonia, Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Spain.
Members of the Croatian delegation were: Davorka Schmidt (Ministry of Science and Education), Nikola Stopfer (Ministry of Science and Education), Dario Baron (Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy), Višnja Rajić (University of Zagreb Faculty of Teacher Education), Antonela Šimunović (Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education), Ivana Drobac Kern (Croatian Employment Agency), Igor Štavlić (IGOR, Lifelong Learning Center) and national expert Marija Pavkov.
During the online workshops, the current state of implementation of "Upskilling Pathways" in EU member states was presented, a presentation of support for policy makers for the implementation of "Upskilling Pathways" and examples of good practice were exchanged. National approaches to the implementation of "Upskilling Pathways" were worked on in national and mixed working groups.
