The project aimed to improve the employability of disadvantaged jobseekers by helping them to identify and validate their non-formal and informal skills, making them more competitive in the labour market. It also aimed to provide guidance practitioners with innovative digital resources and training to better support them. A key objective was to develop and implement an interactive self-assessment tool to help jobseekers identify their transferable skills, strengths and career potential. The project also aimed to create an online platform to provide accessible, engaging and practical career support. The project modernised career guidance services using blended learning approaches, digital career guidance and labour market intelligence. The ultimate goal was to bridge the gap between job seekers and employment opportunities and to promote inclusive and proactive career development solutions.
The project was developed to address the growing challenges faced by disadvantaged jobseekers, particularly young people with limited formal education and work experience, in navigating an increasingly digital and evolving labour market. Many lack recognition of their non-formal and informal skills, which are critical to employability but often go unrecognised in traditional recruitment processes. In addition, career practitioners outside formal education systems often lack up-to-date training and tools to effectively support these job seekers. Many young people struggle to identify transferable skills, understand labour market requirements and build career pathways without structured guidance. The project developed an innovative self-assessment tool and online career guidance platform to address these needs. These tools empower job seekers to identify and validate their skills, while providing structured training for career practitioners. The project aimed to increase the employability of young people by improving digital career guidance methods and ensuring equal access to career development resources.