The European Union designated 2006 as the 'European Year of Workers' Mobility' with the objective of raising awareness about the need to develop the right instruments and conditions to foster high quality mobility in order to achieve the Lisbon employment targets. It is widely acknowledged that in order to meet these targets, Europe needs its workforce to become more adaptable and resilient in the face of structural change and ongoing restructuring. In this context, lifelong learning andadequate training policies, both on and off the job, are regarded as the best means of ensuring the adaptability and employability of workers, as well as enhancing mobility opportunities.