The ReferNet specialist knowledge and reference network was set up by Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training) to meet the growing demand for information that enables comparisons to be made between the developments and political processes in the EU member states. ReferNet’s goals in Austria are to create transparency and synergies in VET research, to distribute information and research results, and to advise Cedefop.
Members of ReferNet Austria consortium are the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS, research group equi), the Institute for Research on Qualifications and Training of the Austrian Economy (ibw) and the Austrian Institute for Research on Vocational Training (öibf).