On 10 April 2024, the EBSN hosted a highly engaging international webinar to showcase the core methodology developed within the PROMOTE project – a transnational initiative focused on upskilling professionals working in and around correctional settings. The event attracted over 60 participants from across Europe and beyond, including adult learning professionals, basic skills practitioner...
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EBSN & PROMOTE Webinar: Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Social and Community Inclusion
10th April 2025 | 14:00 – 16:30 CET
The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) and the PROMOTE project are delighted to invite you to an insightful webinar exploring vocational excellence and professional development in the justice sector—with valuable insights applicable across various multi-organizational collaborations supporting vulnerable groups.
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The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) – The Role and Potential of Adult Learning and Education (ALE)
Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025
Time: 13:00–14:05 CET
Platform: Zoom (hosted by EAEA)
Target Audience: EBSN/EAEA members, policymakers, adult learning professionals
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About the Webinar
The OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) provides a comprehensive assessment of adults’ literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills in technology-rich environments....
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Join the Upcoming EBSN Online Discussion on EPALE about Basic Skills in the Pact for Skills
The EBSN EPALE Team invites you to a pivotal online discussion "Basic Skills in the Pact for Skills" featuring notable speakers including Miguel Fernandez Diez and other key figures in adult education. Moderated by Daiana Huber, a member of the EBSN Executive Committee, this event promises an in-depth exploration of strategies and challenges in enhancing basic skills. Set to engage educators, poli...
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Development of Basic Skills – Opportunities and Limitations in the Age of Learning MELLearN’s Hybrid Event on Professional Development and Trends
MELLearN-Hungarian Universities LLL Network, in partnership with the EBSN Erasmus+ PDS4BST project and EPALE Hungary, warmly invites you to a distinguished hybrid event on December 14, 2023, at Budapest's Kossuth Klub and online via Zoom. This significant gathering will focus on the latest trends and challenges in basic skills development, emphasizing the professional development of teachers and f...
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Honoring a Legacy: Graciela Sbertoli Celebrated at EBSN Annual Conference upon Her Retirement

Graciela Sbertoli, who has served the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) as Secretary General, was honoured at their annual conference in Pécs, Hungary upon her retirement. The attendees warmly greeted her in appreciation for her many years of dedicated service.
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Dear Graciela,
Your passion, dedication, and leadership have been as steady and resilient as a Bonsai tree over the past 14 yea...
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Launching of the European Year of Skills (EYS) by the European Commission
As we approach the launch of the European Year of Skills (EYS) we invite you to join us in celebrating and promoting the importance of skills throughout 2023. The start of the Year will be celebrated with a European Year of Skills Festival on 9 May. It will be linked up to other events and speakers across Europe to showcase skills-related efforts and highlight the value ...
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