The European Commission has devised the Youthpass certificates as a recognition tool to be used by young people and others when taking part in Youth in Action activities.

It aims to assist employers, educational and vocational institutions in recognising the skills young people have developed through participating in an international and non-formal educational project.

At present, it is the only non-formal and European-wide recognition tool.

It increases young people's self-confidence and gives them additional evidence for their portfolio of achievement.

Youthpass is presently available for those taking part in:

			Action 1.1 - Youth Exchanges
			Action 1.2 - Youth Initiatives
			Action 2 - European Voluntary Service
			Action 3.1 - Youth Exchanges and Training Courses
			Action 4.3 - Training Courses

For those participating in the European Voluntary Service, Youthpass it is an integral part of the evaluation process for the volunteer and the organisation. Every volunteer, who completes their European Voluntary Service, will receive a Youthpass certificate that replaces the previous Annex.

Youthpass is web-based, easy to use and accessible. You will require a valid contract number which is given if your project is approved by the Youth in Action programme.

The learning components are based on the Key Competences for Lifelong Learning:

			Communication in the mother tongue
			Communication in the foreign language
			Mathematical competence and basis competence in science and technology
			Digital competence
			Learning to learn
			Social and civic competence
			Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship
			Cultural awareness and expression

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