On November 19, 2025, the Autonomous University of Barcelona will host the 4th CRiEDO Conference in the Sala de Graus of the Faculty of Education Sciences (Building G6).
This event, focused on “Addressing dropout in vocational education and training: guidance as a framework for ensuring access and success”, includes a series of key activities:
- 5:30 PM: Welcome and opening remarks by Patricia Olmos, member of CRiEDO.
- 5:40 PM: Keynote lecture “Addressing dropout in vocational education and training: guidance as a framework for action” by Irene Psifidou, senior expert in European education and training policy / Team Leader at Cedefop.
- 6:30 PM: Roundtable discussion with Núria Farrés (project and grants coordinator at Fundació Impulsa) and Ferran Restrepo (head of vocational training studies at Institut Palau Ausit), moderated by Cecilia Inés Suárez, member of CRiEDO.
- 7:15 PM: Interaction with attendees.
- 7:30 PM: Presentation of the 4th CRiEDO Award and the 2nd CRiEDO Award for Final Degree Projects (Bachelor’s or Master’s) by Joaquín Gairín, director of CRiEDO.
- 8:00 PM: Closing of the conference.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover innovative initiatives and share reflections on how guidance can help reduce dropout rates in vocational education and training.
