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Euroguidance
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1 Network Meetings

The biannual Euroguidance Network meetings are a valuable forum for national Euroguidance experts
EUROGUIDANCE Euroguidance colleagues share information on national and pan European policy and strategy level
to engage both with each other and with representatives of the European Commission (DG EMPL).
developments in the fields of lifelong learning, career guidance, employment and the promotion
of international mobility. The meetings also provide a means for discussion and agreement upon
NETWORK LEVEL issues that are relevant for the whole Euroguidance Network. Frequently, these meetings are used
to prepare joint initiatives and to exchange ideas based on the work carried out by the Euroguidance
Task Groups. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only one meeting was possible ‘face to face’. In
line with the rest of the world, the Euroguidance Network adapted, with the second meeting taking
place online to great success.
ACTIVITIES Euroguidance Network Meeting,

March 2020, Dubrovnik, Croatia
After months of difficult preparation in terms of
the pending COVID-19 threat, Euroguidance Croatia
warmly welcomed its colleagues at what turned to
be the only in-person Network meeting of 2020.
40 Euroguidance colleagues from 23 European
countries joined in person, while 11 countries par-
ticipated through web streaming. Ms. Aline Jürges
from DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
of the European Commission presented the latest
information on skills and guidance. Information was
provided to the Network regarding the possible

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