In 2006, upper secondary education was reformed with the aim of strengthening vocational education. In addition to a General Lyceum imparting academic education, the new framework includes: a Professional Lyceum providing vocational education with emphasis on theoretical knowledge and giving access to tertiary education, and Vocational Schools providing vocational training with emphasis on practical learning and laboratory practice. Moreover, a number of Vocational Schools under the supervision of the public employment service provide apprenticeship training.