Formal vocational education and training (VET) in Slovenia starts at upper secondary level and is provided mainly by public schools that are founded and financed by the State. The education and labour ministries share responsibility for preparing legislation, financing, and adopting VET programmes and qualifications. While the education ministry governs VET at upper secondary and tertiary levels, the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for VET (CPI) is responsible for research and development; it monitors and guides the development of VET and provides in-service teacher training and VET curricula. The CPI also acts as a link between ministries, schools and social partners. This spotlight presents Slovenia's education and training system, including distinctive features of VET in Slovenia, along with challenges and policy responses.