GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Priority 6: Upskilling Pathways: New Opportunities for Adults

It aims to provide adults with flexible opportunities to improve their literacy, numeracy and digital skills (including ability to use digital technologies) and to progress towards higher qualification levels relevant for the labour market and for active participation in society. Upskilling Pathways contribute to ensure that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning, as defined in Principle 1 of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Upskilling Pathways comprises three steps: 1. skills assessment (i.e. skills identification or screening); 2. provision of a tailored, flexible and quality learning offer; and 3. validation and recognition of skills acquired. The projects will:

• Contribute to increase the supply of upskilling opportunities and their take up by low skilled adults.
• Contribute to practical and integrated delivery of the Upskilling Pathways steps supported by outreach and guidance measures
• Contribute to increase the coherence among existing measures for low skilled adults
• Ensure that all relevant actors are mobilised and engaged in the delivery of the Upskilling Pathways Recommendation.

A partnership approach should be ensured, which promotes effective coordination and long-term collaboration between the stakeholders involved in planning, implementing and monitoring Upskilling Pathways. The projects shall include a plan for the roll-out of its outcomes/results in the participating countries, and include proposals for the further development of tailored support and learning for this specific target group. Actors involved in Upskilling Pathways may include: national, regional or local entities involved in planning, organising or promoting adult learning, employer organisations, employers, trade unions, chambers of industry, trade, commerce and crafts, employment services, education and training providers, intermediary and sectoral organisations, civil society organisations, local and regional economic actors, libraries and community services.