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] 2.5. Conclusions The research has highlighted a number of key issues relating to the inconsistent support that unemployed low skilled adults receive across the country partners and the diverse services that are available. The professional role for career advisers is changing. In deprived areas the profession appears to be more dependent on a Community Development approach for supporting unemployed rather than government initiatives. Those who are in a position to pay for career services are in a much better position and more likely to succeed in their job search. Low skilled, long term unemployed are less likely to be able to pay for services. It is evident that some coaching is already taking place in the country partners and that some professionals are beginning to use a more proactive coaching approach. However the lack of training in up to date coaching methods is missing and introducing innovative training would be beneficial for the profession and for the unemployed. In conclusion the results of the research shows that there is a coaching approach to unemployment emerging in the country partners and that building on this can only be positive.