Cedefop is organising a policy learning forum with a focus on the contribution that vocational education and training (VET) can make towards reducing early leaving from education and training (ELET). Fighting early leaving from education and training is a key element of the Europe 2020 Strategy, where positive effects of reducing ELET on employability and the fight against social exclusion are identified. Tackling ELET remains a priority, because of the associated multi-faceted costs to individuals and society.