Workplace burnout in Malta has become a significant concern, with 38% of the workforce showing symptoms across all key dimensions - exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. The highest risk group includes young adults aged 20–29, and burnout rates are slightly higher among women. Notably, high organisational support and employee engagement drastically reduce burnout prevalence. The study emphasises that burnout is largely driven by organisational factors - particularly workload and lack of rewards - rather than individual failings.

Although Knights was not officially a project partner in the Breaking Barriers Erasmus Project, it was through Knights that we were able to develop this new micro-credential and obtain its accreditation from the MFHEA. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the European Union’s policy landscape related to micro-credentials, with a focus on integrating them into lifelong learning strategies and vocational education. It outlines how micro-credentials can support upskilling and reskilling in response to labour market demands, digital and green transitions, and broader educational reform.

This report presents the national findings of the WBL Champion Project in Malta, a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at strengthening the implementation and integration of Work-Based Learning (WBL) across European education systems. The Maltese national report draws on both desk research and field engagement, including in-depth analysis of national policy frameworks, institutional best practices, and primary data collected through a structured stakeholder survey. The findings paint a clear picture of Malta’s ongoing efforts to embed Work-Based Learning more deeply and effectively across its education system.