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Europe's Skills Passport Missing a Page
EMPASS micro-credentials aim to fill skills gaps in Europe's digital passport system.
In brief
EMPASS micro-credentials aim to fill skills gaps in Europe's digital passport system. EMPASS micro-credentials help young Europeans show employability skills across borders without diplomas. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Skills Passport Gap
The European Commission proposed a Skills Portability Act on 15 September to make qualifications digital and comparable across borders.
Skills Shortages
74 percent of small and medium enterprises reported skills shortages affecting at least one job role according to the 2023 flash eurobarometer.
Education-Work Mismatch
Only 56.4 percent of eu youth aged 15-34 with medium or high education reported high job match in 2024.
Micro-Credentials Solution
JA Europe's EMPASS project develops micro-credentials for 11 employability skills like communication and resilience.
Pilot Success
2,700 young people hold empass certificates after piloting with 1,500 students in greece, romania and spain.
Global Impact
EMPASS has been adopted in ukraine, lithuania and the global alliance for youth mentoring program.
Key Questions
Can young people show verified skills across borders? Can employers trust micro-credentials? Can schools integrate them without burden?
Next Steps
A forum on 14 october will address skills portability with policymakers, employers and educators.
Here's the gist
EMPASS micro-credentials help young Europeans show employability skills across borders without diplomas.
