Home Page of Cyprus ReferNet

ReferNet is a European network established by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP). It was set up in 2002 to meet the growing demand for comparative information about VET systems, developments and policies. Its mission is to support Cedefop by reporting on national VET systems and policy developments and raising the visibility of VET and Cedefop’s products.

It comprises 30 members, known as ReferNet national partners, from EU Member States, Iceland and Norway. ReferNet national partners are key organisations involved in VET in the country they represent.

ReferNet is the primary source of information on National VET systems as well as policy developments in VET. ReferNet also carries out documentary and dissemination activities at National and European level.

The Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) was designated as the National ReferNet Coordinator of the Cyprus ReferNet Consortium. The consortium comprises 21 other members, representing Ministries and Government departments (7 members), Employer and Trade Union organisations (7 members), Non-profit making organisations (4 members), and National agencies managing European Programmes (3 members).