European framework of tools, documents and services set up to support European citizens in learning or career development.

Comment

Europass provides, through an online platform available in 31 languages:

  • web-based tools to:
    • document and describe personal information in a variety of formats, including curriculum vitae (CV) templates;
    • document and describe skills and qualifications acquired through working and learning experiences, including through mobility and volunteering (Europass Mobility);
    • assess and self-assess skills; o document learning outcomes of qualifications (Certificate supplement and Diploma supplement);
  • information on:
    • learning and job opportunities;
    • qualifications and qualifications frameworks or systems;
    • validation of non-formal and informal learning;
    • recognition of qualifications and relevant legislation in different countries, including third countries;
    • guidance for transnational learning mobility and career management;
    • skills intelligence as produced by relevant Union-level activities;
    • skills and qualifications relevant to third country nationals arriving or residing in the Union to support their integration.
Source

Cedefop, 2014; European Parliament and Council of the European Union, 2018.