During the European Vocational Skills Week in Brussels on December 9, 2016, it was my honour to have received the VET Researcher Award, which was installed by the European Commission, for my life time achievement in VET research. The Award was presented by Marianne Thyssen, European Commissioner, Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility. The European Vocational Skills Week is a new event, organized under the auspices of the European Commission. I am dedicating this Award to all Vocational Education and Training Researchers, Policy experts, Teachers and Students in Europe and beyond (pictures: René van Schalkwijk, with thanks).
