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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

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Chapter 1: Introduction
European Qualification Framework
The understanding and the recognition of diplomas and certificates issued in the different national education and training systems of the 28 Member States of the EU is a challenge.

In order to solve any discrepancy or problem, the EU has developed a translation device to make national qualifications more readable in order to promote workers' and learners' mobility and facilitating their lifelong learning across Europe. This is the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning.

Its eight common European reference levels are described in terms of learning outcomes: knowledge, skills and competences. This allows any national qualifications systems, national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) and qualifications in Europe to relate to the EQF levels. Learners, graduates, providers and employers can use these levels to understand and compare qualifications awarded in different countries and by different education and training systems.

This tool helps to promote both lifelong learning and equal opportunities in the knowledge-based society, as well as the further integration of the European labour market.

All participating countries - Member States, candidate counties and Liechtenstein and Norway - are voluntarily developing or implementing their own National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) based on learning outcomes.
Online Resources
  • Adoption of the EQF The EQF was adopted by the Council of the EU and the European Parliament in the Recommendation of 23 April 2008.
  • European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learningIn-depth explanation about the EQF for lifelong learning.
  • Moving to another country Relevant information about courses, work-based learning and qualifications when moving to another country to study.
  • Your EuropeEU site designed to help citizens do things in other European countries, avoiding unnecessary inconvenience and red tape. It contains a specific section on professional qualifications.

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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.

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