The Europass – a compass for the route into the world of work

Coverbild: The Europass as a compass for the world of work
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Issue/Year (Volume) 3/2024 (53)
Page(s) 42-43
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The Europass is a free service provided by the EU for applications, job searches and the documentation of competencies. It is an instrument that offers various tools to support young people in Europe when it comes to evaluating and presenting their own skills and qualifications. The Europass uses data models and taxonomies which have an effect on the education systems themselves. This article outlines the development of the Europass. It also explains the individual components and forecasts future developments.