Non-formal Education goes W 3 Tallinn , 31 May 2008 European Commission, DG Education and Culture, Youth Policy Unit

Non-formal Education goes W 3

Tallinn , 31 May 2008 European Commission, DG Education and Culture,

Youth Policy Unit

1. Recognition of non-formal learning Education and Training 2010 Definition of Lifelong Learning Future objectives of education and training systems Common European Principles European Qualifications Framework Europass Key Competences Youth Policy White Paper Pathways towards validation and recognition Portfolio for Youth Workers and Youth Leaders Resolution of the Council

Education and Training 2010

Definition of Lifelong Learning

Future objectives of education and training systems

Common European Principles

European Qualifications Framework

Europass

Key Competences

Youth Policy

White Paper

Pathways towards validation and recognition

Portfolio for Youth Workers and Youth Leaders

Resolution of the Council

2. Youth Policy Commission White Paper (November 2001) The White Paper describes youth work as part of the overall package of lifelong learning and demands: – a clearer definition of the concepts, of the skills acquired and of quality standards – a higher regard for the people who become involved in these activities – greater recognition of these activities – greater complementarity with formal education and training.

2. Youth Policy Commission White Paper (November 2001) The White Paper describes youth work as part of the overall package of lifelong learning and demands:

– a clearer definition of the concepts, of the skills acquired and of quality standards – a higher regard for the people who become involved in these activities – greater recognition of these activities – greater complementarity with formal education and training.

3. European Youth Pact Communication from the Commission on European policies concerning youth. DG EAC / DG EMPL (May 2005) Actions in education and training - Member States develop frameworks to support transparency and recognition of qualifications and competences, and for validating non-formal and informal learning - Commission to propose a European Qualifications Framework in 2006 - Commission to adopt a Recommendation on key competences in 2006 - Commission & Member States to develop “YOUTHPASS” from 2006

3. European Youth Pact Communication from the Commission on European policies concerning youth. DG EAC / DG EMPL (May 2005) Actions in education and training - Member States develop frameworks to support transparency and recognition of qualifications and competences, and for validating non-formal and informal learning - Commission to propose a European Qualifications Framework in 2006 - Commission to adopt a Recommendation on key competences in 2006 - Commission & Member States to develop “YOUTHPASS” from 2006

4. Youthpass I mplementation of a recognition instrument for the Youth in Action programme To support - the reflection on the individual non-formal learning process, - the social recognition of youth work and - the employability of young people and youth workers. Launching of tools for Action 1.1, 2 and 4.3: July 2007

4. Youthpass I mplementation of a recognition instrument for the Youth in Action programme

To support - the reflection on the individual non-formal learning process, - the social recognition of youth work and - the employability of young people and youth workers.

Launching of tools for Action 1.1, 2 and 4.3: July 2007

Youthpass… Individual data General description of Youth Exchanges Signature ID and References

Youthpass…

Youthpass… Learning in Youth Exchanges Activities undertaken in the Youth Exchange Individual activities undertaken by the Participant Information about cooperation and funding Signature

Youthpass…

5. Council Resolution R esolution of the Council on the recognition of the value of non-formal and informal learning within the European youth field (May 2006) invites the Member States and the Commission to encourage (…) the development of a comparable and transparent youth-specific element within Europass for identifying and recognising the skills and competences acquired by young people through non-formal and informal learning;

5. Council Resolution R esolution of the Council on the recognition of the value of non-formal and informal learning within the European youth field (May 2006) invites the Member States and the Commission to encourage (…) the development of a comparable and transparent youth-specific element within Europass for identifying and recognising the skills and competences acquired by young people through non-formal and informal learning;

6. Europass Decision of the European Parliament and the Council on a single Community framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass) (December 2004) Europass Curriculum Vitae Europass Mobility Europass Diploma Supplement Europass Certificate Supplement Europass Language Passport Europass … Europassi Kesku s Eestis Kutsekvalifikatsiooni Sihtasutuse juures Pärnu mnt 142 Tallinn http://www.europassikeskus.ee/index.php?lang=en

6. Europass

Decision of the European Parliament and the Council on a single Community framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass) (December 2004)

Europass Curriculum Vitae

Europass Mobility

Europass Diploma Supplement

Europass Certificate Supplement

Europass Language Passport

Europass …

Europassi Kesku s Eestis

Kutsekvalifikatsiooni Sihtasutuse juures

Pärnu mnt 142

Tallinn

http://www.europassikeskus.ee/index.php?lang=en

7. A concept for a webpage “ Recognition of non-formal learning in the youth field” www.youthandrecognition.eu

7. A concept for a webpage

“ Recognition of non-formal learning

in the youth field”

8. Contents Information History, framework, political background, c urrent policy development Research Scientific background, research material, references Discussion Conceptual background material, follow-up to developments, platform for exchange and discussion, working groups (ltd. access) Practice Examples and good practice, national, regional, local or sectoral level, networks and links Youthpass Technical solution to generate Youthpass at organisational level

Information

History, framework, political background, c urrent policy development

Research

Scientific background, research material, references

Discussion

Conceptual background material, follow-up to developments, platform for exchange and discussion, working groups (ltd. access)

Practice

Examples and good practice, national, regional, local or sectoral level, networks and links

Youthpass

Technical solution to generate Youthpass at organisational level

9. Relevant webpages http://www.youthpass.eu http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.html

9. Relevant webpages

http://www.youthpass.eu

http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu

http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.html

http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.html

Thank you for your attention! European Commission – DG EAC – Youth Policy Unit [email_address]

Thank you for your attention! European Commission – DG EAC – Youth Policy Unit [email_address]