Brussels, 30/05/2005 (Agence Europe) - At an event organised by the Troika of Education Ministers on the fringes of the Education, Culture and Youth Culture on 24 May, the European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (UEAPME) stressed the importance of setting professional training on an equal footing with general education. 'Vocational training plays a crucial role in addressing the needs of the labour market and this must be recognised. Steps must be taken to ensure...