This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
A collection of tests is available to be used by school counsellors and students to assess aptitudes and skills.
-
Abilities Tests
These tests, produced by the project experts, have been designed to unveil students’ abilities.
-
Database of Aptitudes Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the aptitude of the students.
-
Database of Skills Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the skills of the students
This section offers the access to a collection of tools to guide the students to choose their professional carrier.
-
Job Profiles
The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries.
-
Skills
The most relevant skills for the labour market in the 6 countries involved have been identified.
-
Entrepreneurship
From this section it is possible to access learning objects to promote entrepreneurial spirit among students.
What is the secret of success? This section might offer you an answer
Successful Entrepreneurs
A collection of interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
Successful Employees
A collection of interviews with successful employees.
Successful People
A collection of interviews with successful people.Six training modules are available for school teachers and counsellors to provide them with the skills to guide students in their professional carrier.
-
1. Understanding Pupils
A module presenting the strategies to understand the pupils' personal aptitudes and characteristics
-
2. Capitalise on Pupils Interests and Skills
A module presenting methodologies to build up on the students' interests in order to implement personalised educational paths
-
3. World of Work
A module presenting tools and mechanisms available for young people to make a successful transition from school to work
-
4. Innovative Entrepreneurial Experiences at Schools
A module presenting initiatives and strategies to foster entrepreneurship among students
-
5. Mobility to Learn and Work
A module presenting the opportunities to study, carry out voluntary services and work experiences abroad
-
6. Guidance, Counselling and Support Services
A module focusing on how to provide effective guidance, counselling and support to students
Events
The School&Work project has been promoted trough conferences and articles.
Conferences
The School&Work project was presented in a number of events in order to report about the activities carried out and the results achieved.
Press Review
The School&Work project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the fields of education.Network
-
Contractual Partners
From this section it is possible to access to a description of each contractual partner of the School&Work project.
-
Schools
From this section it is possible to access to the information about the schools involved in the School&Work Project in the 6 European countries involved.
-
Associated Partners
As a result of the exploitation activity a number of associated partners officially joined the project in order to contribute to the improvement of the project impact on their target groups and to ensure the project sustainability by continuing using the project deliverables in the next years.
This section of the School&Work portal provides administrative information for the project contractual partners and for the European Commission and it is password protected.
Training
Homepage > Training > World of work
The module focuses on the relation between the school world and the labour market, and what are the tools in both worlds that help young students to build their professional profile before entering the labour market.
World of work
Moreover, education is also a fundamental determinant of economic development. Obtaining a high-quality education gives the opportunity for young people to succeed in the labour market and find meaningful employment. In other words, education and training are essential to boost growth and competitiveness.
However, European education and training systems continue to fall short in providing the right skills for employability, and are not working adequately with business or employers to bring the learning experience closer to the reality of the working environment.
The broad mission of education and training systems is to deliver the right mix of skills to prepare young people to make a rapid and successful transition to employment. In particular through the development of
- Transversal skills, such as the ability to think critically, take initiative, problem solve and work collaboratively that prepare individuals for today's varied and unpredictable career paths. Specially, entrepreneurial skills, because they contribute to new business creation and also to the employability of young people.
- Basic skills. Good levels of basic skills represent the foundation for professional development and social inclusion. Specifically, reading, mathematics and science have been recognized as the core competencies to be developed in schools.
- Language learning. In a world of international exchanges, the ability to speak foreign languages is a factor for competitiveness. Languages are important to increase levels of employability and mobility of young people, and poor language skills are a major obstacle to free movement of workers. Languages, therefore, open up opportunities to study and work abroad.
- Increasing the quality of VET systems. VET is vital for innovation, growth and competitiveness. The value of VET, and notably dual training systems, in facilitating youth employment is now strongly acknowledged.
Some European countries already have world-class VET systems (Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands), with built-in mechanisms to adapt to current and future skills needs so training is more demand-driven. They report fewer problems with skills mismatches and show better employment rates for young people, and in these countries VET education is characterised by dual systems which have a high proportion of work-based learning.
VET curricula need to be systematically renewed and modernized, and businesses, especially SMEs, must be actively involved. VET must be able to react to the demand for advanced vocational skills.
- Online courses to promote entrepreneurship Collection of courses to promote entrepreneurship.
- Tests to assess students´ skillsTests to assess students´ skills.
Comments on this sectionIn order to post a comment it is compulsory to be logged in.
Date: 2016.09.13
Posted by Jūratė Grigaitytė - Lithuania
This part is relevant because it helps and motivates professional teachers to help students discover themselves and find the right workspace. This is relevant because the lack of motivation is characterized by not only students but also teachers. It is relevant, clearly presented and structured.
Date: 2016.09.02
Posted by Christine CLOES - Belgique
I would like to highlight another important key role of the company tutor who can help the student identify his/her professional profile. Supporting the student during all the internship lifetime, the company tutor can help the student become aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses, which is one of the most difficult tasks for the student!
Date: 2016.07.07
Posted by Elizabeth David - France
The module about the world of work is quite interesting because it creates a link between the real world and the reality of the job market.
Date: 2016.07.07
Posted by I. Jacquard - France
It would have been interesting to draw a comparison between the different kinds of apprenticeship throughout Europe.
Date: 2016.07.07
Posted by Didier Cahour - France
It seems more and more important to create links between school and work.
Date: 2016.07.06
Posted by Elena Mihailovici - Romania
This module focuses on students’ transition from school to work by defining the relation between school and work in terms of what their offer and what problems that may arise. The module provides teachers and counsellors with tools and mechanisms available for young people to make a successful and smooth transition from school to work. The module also gives information about the most wanted professional profiles on the European job market as well as about the transversal skills that companies and recruiting services take into consideration when selecting human resources. Teachers and counsellors can find great examples that they can use with their students.
