# Council Decision of 2 April 1963 laying down general principles for implementing a common vocational training policy (63/266/EEC), Division: Third principle

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

When the common vocational training policy is put into operation, special importance shall be attached:
to forecasts and estimates, at both national and Community levels, of the quantitative and qualitative requirements of workers in the various productive activities;
to a permanent system of information and guidance or vocational advice, for young people and adults, based on the knowledge of individual capabilities, training facilities and employment opportunities, operating in close co-operation with the productive and distributive sectors of the economy, vocational training services and schools;
to the opportunity for every person to have recourse to the system provided for above at any time before choosing his occupation, during his vocational training and throughout his working life.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/1963/266/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-1963-266/division-3
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