Implementation of the common principles of flexicurity within the framework of the 2008-2010 round of the Lisbon Strategy - Report by the "flexicurity" mission
Subject of the Policy document
Implementation of the common principles of flexicurity within the framework of the 2008-2010 round of the Lisbon Strategy - Report by the "flexicurity" mission
Reference data
Adopted/Released by Council of the European Union
Year of adoption 2008
Reference number 17047/1/08 REV 1 (en)
Available at http:// http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=102&langId=en
Available in English at http://
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
A report by the Flexicurity mission to facilitate mutual learning in implementation of flexicurity policies.
Through examples from member countries, the report emphasises the role of public employment services in providing guidance services (p. 6 & 9).
The report also points to the importance of the dialogue between the social partners and stakeholder in order to provide approriate occupation guidance (p. 10).
Please also see the Commission Communication (Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity) and the Draft Council Conclusions by the same name, both availabe in this database.
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- File: Council (2008) Implementation of the common principles of flexicurity within the framework of the 2008-10 round of Lisbon Strategy, Report by the flexicurity mission.pdf (198 KB)
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Job-search training
Term
Job-search training
Definition
Training designed to help people in their search for jobs/employment.
Comment
Job-search training is often provided alongside other guidance services and can include a number of different elements, such as: information and advice on where to find out about potential jobs; help with the application process (e.g. CV writing, completing application forms); and preparation for job interviews and other elements of the selection process (e.g. taking selection tests, participating in an assessment centre).
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ELGPN Glossary, employment, guidance, job seeking, service, training
Employment counselling/guidance
Term
Employment counselling/guidance
Definition
Counselling or guidance that addresses one or more of the following domains: career/ occupational decision-making, skill enhancement, job search and employment maintenance. Activities include assessment, development and implementation of an action plan, follow-up and evaluation.
Comment
The outcome of employment counselling is to help clients improve their employability and self-sufficiency in the labour market.
Source
Canada Career Information Partnership (2006). A Career Development Resource for Parents. Available from Internet: http://www.ccdf.ca/ccdf/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/a_career_development_resource_for_parents_e.pdf
Career Guidance and Counselling Glossary. Result of Leonardo da Vinci programme project “Overcoming Intercultural and Linguistic Barriers in Continuously Accessible Vocational Guidance and Counselling” (project No LT/03/B/F/LA-171023). Available from Internet: http://glossary.ambernet.lt/main.php?lang=eng#
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http://www.ccdf.ca/ccdf/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/a_career_development_resource_for_parents_e.pdf
http://glossary.ambernet.lt/main.php?lang=eng#
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ELGPN Glossary, employability, employment, guidance, counselling, decision-making