Europass

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Europass increasing mobility, releasing
potential
Chris Bye, Europass Coordinator Chris Lyons,
Senior Business Analyst UK NARIC September 2009
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What exactly is Europass?
A tool developed by the European
Commission Makes it easier for individuals to
find employment or a study/training course
abroad Promotes mobility, which in turn
increases employability Transparency A means to
clearly demonstrate the skills and experiences of
an individual
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What exactly is Europass?

• Europass CV
• Europass Language Passport
• Europass Mobility Supplement
• Europass Diploma Supplement
• Europass Certificate Supplement

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Europass Curriculum Vitae
The Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV) helps users
highlight their skills, qualifications and work
experience It provides a template to help
users draw attention to the attributes that will
set them apart from others
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Europass Curriculum Vitae
It is available to anyone wanting to work in
Europe irrespective of their educational or
employment history Europass helps users
articulate skills gained The information is
presented in a standardised European format which
can be easily understood by employers and
education providers in Europe It can be
completed and edited online through the Europass
website A cover letter template is available
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Europass Language Passport

• Users can record their language skills and
  abilities, including academic language courses
  and informal learning experiences
• Individuals can use the Europass Language
  Passport alongside their CV to provide further
  information on their language abilities, useful
  for employers and education providers
• The common European scale, used on the Language
  Passport, allows users to rate their reading,
  writing, listening and speaking skills in a
  particular language

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Europass Mobility Supplement
Europass Mobility allows users to record a
period that they have spent learning or training
abroad Highlights cultural awareness and
transferable skills for employers and education
providers Helps users to articulate the skills
they have gained Europass Mobility is a
validation device
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Inland Mobility Pilot
Dutch and UK NEC chosen by the Commission to
pilot a new scheme Existing template suitable
for those involved in international work,
training or study Demand for recognition of
placements within the home country Feedback
from employment and training centres extremely
positive
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Europass Diploma Supplement
Provides more information, allowing individuals
to compete in a saturated market Allows
individuals greater mobility for education and
employment Provides employers and HEIs with
more information, facilitating admission of most
suitable candidate Demonstrates a commitment to
EHEA and enhancing student employability at
national and international level
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Europass Certificate Supplement
Communicates detail of a qualification
Enhances information included in final award
certificate Helps employers to understand the
content of an award and what skills an individual
has gained Major support from City Guilds
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To conclude
Europass provides clear information in a format
recognised around Europe
Europass is free to use
Europass
enhances mobility
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Thank You uknec.org.uk chris.bye_at_uknec.org.uk