ReportCompetence Framework_DEF_19.06.2018

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2017-1-SK01-KA204-035385] 2.4. Studies on career guidance and Programmes for low skilled adults 2.4.1. SLOVAKIA Governmental studies on professional guidance: The provisions regarding career information, guidance, counseling services in the education are stipulated in the Education Act. No 245/2008 Coll. (with amendments) adopted in May 2008 and valid since Sept. 1, 2008. Information, guidance and counseling within employment services provided by offices of labour, social affairs and family are defined by the Law on Employment Services No.5/2994 Colll (with amendments) adopted in December 2003 and valid since February 1, 2004. The services are described in detail in Art. 42 and Art. 43. • COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on the 2017 National Reform Programme of Slovakia and delivering a Council opinion on the 2017 Stability Programme of Slovakia • Adult participation in lifelong learning and second-chance education remains low. • Difficulties in introducing individualized support to the long-term unemployed and to vulnerable groups due among others to a high caseload. • One-off measures on both the revenue and expenditure sides are netted out with private employment agencies and the delivery of targeted training programmes designed by employers based on regional labour market needs. • Roma participation in the Slovak labour market remains very low and progress in increasing their employment rate is slow. • Low levels of education and skills and discrimination are factors contributing to their poor labour market outcomes. • The low employment rate of women of childbearing age reflects the long parental leave (up to three years) rarely taken up by men, shortage of childcare facilities, especially for children under the age of three, and a low uptake of flexible working- time arrangements. • The Action Plan on Enhancing Integration of Long-Term Unemployed in the Slovak Labor Market describes specific measures to be implemented by the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and the Family of the Slovak Republic in cooperation with all stakeholders, especially in the years to come. The main objective of this plan is to design and implement a comprehensive approach based on in-depth individual assessment and appropriate guidance for the long-term unemployed and improving their employability prospects, removing employment barriers and assessing previous job-seeking efforts, also taking into account other aspects of improvement the quality of their lives: https://www.employment.gov.sk/files/slovensky/apdn_06122016_sk_final.pdf