CRES

The Centre for Research and European Studies – Future Business association was founded in January 2019 by 10 Organisations from 8 different EU countries across Europe, with expertise for an innovative development perspective of “future business”. Its actors (Universities, business, educational institutions, VET providers, etc.) joined forces to develop and implement studies, research and European projects and cooperate to move forward professional collaborations in the field of human resources management, education and training, ICT, social inclusion and quality assuranc. CRES vision is to make quality lifelong learning, education and training reality for everyone in order to enhance economic growth and social inclusion and to boost employability opportunities across Europe. The mission is to strengthen the cooperation among the Members and promote active citizenship in Europe. Also, to develop professionality in line with the market needs. 

 

To date CRES brings together 32 organizations from 18 different EU countries and acts as an EU umbrella Association enhancing and valorising the professional network of its members, promoting capacity building across diverse professionals and age groups. Moreover, CRES is active in knowledge and skills developments towards personal and professional development, through research and collaboration with EU actors from the public, private and third sector of economy.

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At international level, CRES is a Member of:

• The European Network of Innovation for Inclusion, a community of over 300 organizations in 24 EU countries aiming at promoting social innovation among relevant stakeholders to create a more inclusive European labour market;

• EfVET - the European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, with over 250 Members from 37 Countries. EfVET is a unique European-wide professional association which aims to champion and enrich technical and vocational education and training through transnational cooperation.