Why include skills intelligence in Europass?

The Europass Decision states that the Europass online platform shall provide information or links to information on skills intelligence as produced by relevant Union-level activities and agencies within their domains of competence.

The modernisation of Europass was prompted by the need to ensure the relevance of Europass to user needs in light of digitalisation and changing practices in recruitment, work and learning. The Europass Decision states that the Commission shall develop Europass in line with user needs and technological advancements as well as changes in labour markets and in the provision of education and training.

Therefore, the development of Europass will need to be managed in line with emerging trends and needs to ensure that Europass tools and information are relevant and up-to-date to help individuals when looking for a job, or making decisions on learning, studying or working.

As part of the ongoing development of the new Europass Framework, the Commission will work with Member States, stakeholders and experts, including in particular Cedefop, to explore how skills intelligence can be used to enhance the information offered to Europass users. This work is expected to commence in 2020.

Other EU activities on skills intelligence

Currently, the Skills Panorama acts as a unique online platform offering European skills intelligence, i.e. a single entry point to information on skills needs and labour markets in the EU. It aims to help its users make informed decisions or choices on education, training and employment issues.