The problem of dropping-out from initial vocational education is quite severe in Europe. Research has shown that there are multiple reasons for early exits from education and training. Often people find out that the actual training was different to what they expected, or they find that the job they were training for did not match their own skill-set. This is due to the fact that individuals are not fully aware of own their skills and competences.
Another aspect is also relevant in this context ie skills/ competences and interests acquired informally may be off the radar and not fully named or recognized by the individual. The ProfilPASS is a tool that brings these skills and competences to light. It therefore assists participants to recognize, name and own their prior learning and also to choose alternative/new employment.
In order to reduce drop-out rates in education and training in the participating countries we will adapt and implement the PP-system in existing guidance and counselling services as a measure to prevent dropping out from education and training, and to assist job searching.
The concrete aims are: