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] 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. QUALIFY PROJECT Introduction to the context Europe needs a well-educated and qualified workforce to face the economic and competitive challenges of the coming years, at the same time being prepared for the multiple competences to meet the ever-changing occupational demands and roles now and in the future. Low-educated and low-skilled adults are a source that can be empowered to enter jobs with higher demands. However, they not only face a higher risk of unemployment but also a social marginalization or social exclusion due to deteriorating work and life conditions. Unfortunately, unemployment disproportionally affects low- skilled workers. Social exclusion is one of the major concerns of policy makers Europe wide not only for its financial and social effects on personal life but also because social marginalisation and unemployment negatively affects social cohesion, and hinders economic growth. This project aims to revolutionise professional guidance and explore coaching as a tool to support low-skilled unemployed people to reflect on blocks and obstacles in their decision- making. In addition it will support identifying patterns of behaviour from the past that may impact future choices and work as a catalyst in helping them define their own way forward. Qualify is being implemented by an international consortium composed by the following organisations: EUROPERSONAL& SERVIS – coordinator of this project, is a Slovakian modern and dynamic service provider in the field of personnel leasing, human resources and training. Europersonal, founded in Bratislava in 2010, it counts with a training center that has trained more than 3000 people and provided employment for more than 2000. FUNDACIÓN COREMSA is a private placement agency and experienced entity in education, training and social inclusion of vulnerable people in Southern Spain working on different projects on labour market inclusion of specific groups. INOVA CONSULTANCY provides consultancy services and project work in the field of self- development and entrepreneurship. Inova Consultancy is based in the United Kingdom. The Centre for the Advancement of Research and Development in Educational Technology, ltd (CARDET) is one of the leading research and development center in the Mediterranean region with global expertise in project design and implementation, capacity building, and e-learning.