Career Pathways

This project has emerged from work being undertaken by the project partners and in response to discussions between the partners on how new skill needs can best be addressed. The project addressed ...

a) Analyse present and future skills demands in different occupations; b) Provide careers pathways to training and employment for unemployed people and those at risk of unemployment; c) Provide data for employers, policymakers, planners and vocational education and training providers on skills and training demand related to national and regional markets; d) Train career advisors in institutions and Public Employment Services in using the Career Pathway tools.

Identification of career pathways offering progression through VET for unemployed and low skilled workers to gain the skills for work in new ‘good’ jobs. These jobs will build on their existing skills.The careers pathways will be tested by at least 500 users in each of the partner countries. Development of the Career Pathway Labour Market and Skills Data hub that will provide data for employers, policymakers, planners and vocational education and training providers on skills and training demand related to national and regional markets based on the Cedefop Skills OVATE data offering near real time data on skills demands. Training needs analysis for Open Educational resources and face-to-face and online workshops delivered through the Career Pathways Professional Experience space for careers and employment advisers and for VET managers and staff in how to use Labour Market Intelligence, career pathways and the career pathways tools as part of their professional practice.

1.My Career Pathway Web Portal - Skills Profile for Individuals - Identification of career pathways offering progression through VET for unemployed and low skilled workers 2. My Career Pathway Labour Market and Skills Data hub, providing data for employers, policymakers, planners and vocational education and training providers on skills and training demand related to national and regional markets based on the Cedefop Skills OVATE data offering near real time data on skills demands. 3. Career Pathways Professional Experience space for professionals working in careers development and guidance, Public Employment Services and VET to learn about the Career Pathways tools, how they can be used in professional practice and how to interpret and make sense from the data.