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21 to 28 November 2013

21 to 28 November 2013. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OR SOFT SKILLS.

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21 to 28 November 2013

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  1. 21 to 28 November 2013

  2. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OR SOFT SKILLS

  3. 2011 the University of Bath and GHK Consulting werecommissioned by the European Youth Forum to carry out a study on theimpact of non-formal education in youth organizations on young people’semployability through the development of “soft skills”

  4. WHAT IS EMPLOYABILITY? The relative chance of finding and maintaining different kinds of employment How one stands relative to others within a hierarchy of job seekers Fulfilling the requirements of a specific job

  5. Increased evidence that “Employability Skills” or “Soft Skills” are developed through Non Formal and Informal Learning And the biggest example is Volunteering or Participation in youth organizations

  6. 75% of EVS participants say that the experience has improved their employment prospects

  7. Skills developed inYouth Organizations • Communication • Team Work • Adaptability / Flexibility • Self Confidence • Intercultural skills • Decision Making • Organizations / Planning The most demanded SOFT SKILLS in employment • Communication • Organizational/ Planning • Decision Making • Team Work • Confidence/ Autonomy • Numeracy • Sense of Initiative

  8. Young people who report higher levels of involvement in youth organizations activities (frequency & duration) also report higher levels of skills development

  9. Skills need to be producedSkills need to meet a demand in the labor marketYoung people need to be aware of those skillsYoung people need to know how to present themEmployers need to accept the legitimacy of these skills

  10. Youth Organizations are core providers of non formal education among young peopleHowever this is neither recorded nor recognized

  11. Benefits of Non Formal Education:Enhancement of individual HUMAN CAPITALDevelopment of Soft SkillsStimulation of active citizenship, social inclusion and social cohesionPersonal fulfillment and development

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