The Swedish government has overall responsibility for the education system and sets the policy framework at all education levels. National goals and learning outcomes are defined centrally but with decentralised implementation. Swedish vocational education and training (VET) starts after compulsory education at age 16 and includes programmes at upper secondary, postsecondary and higher levels. This spotlight presents Sweden's education and training system, including distinctive features of VET in Sweden, along with challenges and policy responses.