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Players, practices and challenges in non-formal and informal learning and its validation in Europe

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Players, practices and challenges in non-formal and informal learning and its validation in Europe
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English

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Workers' organizations

Learning new skills and upgrading existing ones help workers maintain their employability and improve their standard of living. Trade unions play a key role in increasing workplace-based training opportunities. The Global KSP shares, among other resource items, case studies, good practices and research provided by trade unions that highlight their involvement in promoting training at individual workplaces, social dialogue and collective bargaining on skills issues, and participating in developing skills policies and strengthening training institutions.

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Participation of employers' and workers' organizations

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The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets. 

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
21 Aug 2013
Report for the European Trade Union Confederation with the support of the European Commission The publication explores practices and issues involved in validation of non-formal and informal learning (NFIL) based on a survey conducted in ten European countries. It aims to analyse the involvement of social partners, specifically the unions, in the definition and implementation of the NFIL validation mechanisms, as well as the impact of this involvement. The study stresses the role of collective bargaining in the development of recognised and validated NFIL practices and provides recommendations seeking to respond to issues with NFIL recognition and validation processes.
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Qualification frameworks

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qualification-frameworks
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Skills recognition

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skills-recognition
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