European Union (EU): Proposal for a COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on a European approach to micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability

Objective and scope of the proposal:

In general, the Commission proposal for a Council recommendation on micro-credentials will contribute to implementing Principles 1 and 4 of the European Pillar of Social Rights by widening learning opportunities for all and facilitating more flexible learning pathways throughout life, as well as supporting the right to timely and tailor-made assistance to improve employment or self-employment prospects, including the right to receive support for training and re-qualification.

Specifically, the proposal aims to:

·enable people to acquire the knowledge, skills and competences they need to thrive in an changing labour market and society, so they can benefit fully from both a socially fair recovery from COVID-19 and just transitions to the green and digital economy;

·support the preparedness of providers of micro-credentials to enhance the flexibility of the learning offer in order to empower people to forge personalised learning and career pathways;

·foster inclusiveness and equal opportunities, contributing to the achievement of resilience, social fairness and prosperity for all, in a context of demographic change and throughout all phases of economic cycles.

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52021DC0770