Nøgleelementerne i Europa 2020-strategien for intelligent vækst (fremme af viden, innovation og uddannelse og det digitale samfund), bæredygtig vækst (en mere ressourceeffektiv produktion samtidig med en stigning i konkurrenceevnen) og inklusiv vækst (forøgelse af beskæftigelsesfrekvensen, videreuddannelse og bekæmpelse af fattigdom) skal virkeliggøres inden for erhvervsuddannelse gennem konkrete foranstaltninger på både unions- og medlemsstatsniveau.
The Europe 2020 strategy lists the key factors for smart growth (fostering knowledge, innovation and education, and promoting the digital society), sustainable growth (more resource-efficient production going hand in hand with enhanced competitiveness), and inclusive growth (increasing the employment rate, training, and eradicating poverty). What is needed, as far as vocational education and training are concerned, is to take practical steps at EU level and in the Member States to breathe life into the strategy.