JA Europe is leading the EMPASS Project, funded by Erasmus+ Programme, aiming to tackle youth unemployment by developing an employability micro-credential programme for the scarce soft skills in the labour market
Key Goals:
- Develop and test the EmPass micro-credential programme in Greece, Romania, and Spain.
- Collaborate with TVET institutions and industry to ensure relevance of the curricula.
- Train young people with soft skills making a lasting impact on their employability and career readiness.
Read the EMPASS Skills Needs Analysis Report and discover more on how soft skills can boost your employability opportunities.
Join the EmPass Pledge!
Do you represent a Vocational School or an industry/company?
Do you want to become part of the EmPass community for long -term collaboration in designing, evaluating and recognizing the employability micro-credential making it more future-oriented and industry ready?
Join the EmPass pledge and contribute to the youth empowerment!
Maxi Torau, Senior Public Grants Project Manager, at JA Europe said: “By joining the EmPass Pledge, you are not just supporting a new credential, you are investing in the future of our workforce. You are joining the vital, pioneering community of first supporters and adapters of the EmPass micro-credential and together we will bridge the gap between education and employment and lead the way in empowering young Europeans with the soft skills they need to succeed.”
Check out: EMPASS and discover more about the EMPASS project.
Have more questions?
You can contact Maxi Torau (maxi@jaeurope.org)
JA Europe
JA Europe is the largest and leading organisation in Europe dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed. For over 100 years, JA Worldwide has delivered hands-on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial health. In the last school year, the JA Europe network in over 40 countries provided 6 million learning experiences for youth in online, in person and blended formats with the support of nearly 110,000 teachers and almost 90,000 business volunteers. In 2024, JA Worldwide was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, the third nomination in three years.
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