This document discusses trends in European vocational education and training (VET). It notes that medium-qualification jobs were least affected by the economic crisis, growing 9% from 2008-2011 compared to declines for low- and high-qualification jobs. Upper secondary education, which provides many medium-level qualifications, remains the main component of European labor markets. The document also outlines actions countries are taking to strengthen work-based learning opportunities in VET and cooperation between VET institutions and businesses.