EUROPE 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
Subject of the Policy document
EUROPE 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
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Adopted/Released by European Commission
Year of adoption 2010
Reference number COM(2010) 2020 final
Available at http:// http://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/documents/related-document-type/index_en.htm
Available in English at http:// http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2010:2020:FIN:EN:PDF
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
While the strategy makes no explicit reference to lifelong guidance, the paper and its flagship initiatives (Youth on the Move, The Agenda for New Skills and Jobs, Innovation Union, and A European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion) emphasise the active role of citizens' acquisition of lifelong career management skills.
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- File: European Commission (2010) Europe 2020, strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.pdf (154 KB)
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ELGPN, legislation, policy, access, adult education, ageing population, career guidance, co-operation, communication, drop-out, early childhood education, higher education, informal learning, non-formal learning, schools, strategy, tertiary education, VET, vocational education, mobility, modernisation, European union, career management skills, co-operation and co-ordination, quality assurance and evidence-base, employment, social inclusion
Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity - Draft Council Conclusions
Subject of the Policy document
Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity - Draft Council Conclusions
Reference data
Adopted/Released by Council of the European Union
Year of adoption 2007
Reference number 15497/07
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
Draft Council conclusion, which sets out the key principles of flexicurity. While the document makes no direct reference to lifelong guidance, it is an underlying assumption in one of the four policy components of flexicurity, Comprehensive lifelong learning strategies.
Please also see the Commission Communication (Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity) and the Council Secretariat's Report by the "flexicurity" mission on the implementation of the flexicurity, both availabe in this database.
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- File: Council (2007) Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity, draft council conclusions.pdf (90 KB)
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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
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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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Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity: More and better jobs through flexibility and security
Subject of the Policy document
Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity: More and better jobs through flexibility and security
Reference data
Adopted/Released by European Commission
Year of adoption 2007
Reference number COM(2007) 359 final
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
Commission communication, which sets out the key principles of flexicurity. While the document makes no direct reference to lifelong guidance, it is an underlying assumption in one of the four policy components of flexicurity, Comprehensive lifelong learning strategies.
Please also see the Council Conclusions (Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity) and the Council Secretariat's Report by the "flexicurity" mission on the implementation of the flexicurity, both availabe in this database.
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- File: European Commission (2007) Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity, more and better jobs through flexibility and security.pdf (86 KB)
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Draft Council Resolution on a renewed European agenda for adult learning
Subject of the Policy document
Draft Council Resolution on a renewed European agenda for adult learning
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Adopted/Released by Council of the European Union
Year of adoption 2011
Reference number 16743/11
Available at http:// http://ec.europa.eu/education/news/news3142_en.htm
Available in English at http:// http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/11/st16/st16743.en11.pdf
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
The resolution welcomes the already achieved improvement in guidance services for adults (p. 5) and "encourage[s]the development of effective lifelong guidance systems, as well as integrated systems for the validation of non-formal and informal learning" (p. 8).
Bearing in mind the Europe 2020 Goals, member states are invited to focus on "... developing comprehensive and easily accessible information and guidance systems, complemented by effective outreach strategies aimed at raising awareness and motivation among potential learners, with specific focus on disadvantaged groups, early school leavers, young people not in education, employment or training (EETs), low qualified adults, particularly those with literacy difficulties, and followed up with second-chance opportunities leading to a recognised EQF level qualification." (p. 13).
The resolution also highlights "the learning needs of people with disabilities and people in specific situations of exclusion from learning, such as those in hospitals, care homes and prisons, and providing them with adequate guidance support." (p. 16)
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- File: Council (2011) Draft Council Resolution on a renewed European Agenda for adult learning.pdf (170 KB)
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Council Resolution on better integrating lifelong guidance into lifelong learning strategies
Subject of the Policy document
Council Resolution on better integrating lifelong guidance into lifelong learning strategies
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Adopted/Released by Council of the European Union
Year of adoption 2008
Reference number 2008/C 319/02
Available at http:// http://www.consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/educ/104236.pdf
Available in English at http:// http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2008:319:0004:0007:EN:PDF
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
This is one of the key policy documents relating to lifelong guidance. The Resolution identifies the four priority areas (encouraging the lifelong acquisition of career management skills; facilitating access by all citizens to guidance services; developing quality assurance in guidance; and encouraging coordination and cooperation among national, regional and local stakeholders in guidance), around which the ELGPN work packages are built. The document also recognises role of the ELGPN as, inter alia, a means to share information and examples of best practice among the Member States.
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- File: Council (2008) Council Resolution on better integrating lifelong guidance into lifelong learning strategies_OJ.pdf (98 KB)
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Guidance and counselling for learning, careers and employment_HU
Subject of the Policy document
Guidance and counselling for learning, careers and employment_HU
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Available at http://
Available in English at http://
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
Guidance Chapter from VET Report of Refernet
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The Bruges Communiqué on enhanced European Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training for the period 2011-2020
Subject of the Policy document
The Bruges Communiqué on enhanced European Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training for the period 2011-2020
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Adopted/Released by European Ministers of Vocational Education and Training, European Social Partners, and the European Commission
Year of adoption 2010
Reference number
Available at http:// http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/1673&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
Available in English at http:// http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc/vocational/bruges_en.pdf
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
The role of “easily accessible and high-quality lifelong information, guidance and counselling
services” as a part of European VET systems is highlighted in a global vision for VET in 2020. The importance of guidance is emphasised in enabling citizens to make sound decisions and in helping them to manage their learning and career (p. 6).
The document notes the role of guidance in promoting international mobility among VET learners, which has remained low despite the emergence of the European area of education and training (p. 4).
To enhance the attractiveness of VET, a provision of high quality guidance is needed to introduce different vocational trades and career opportunities to young pupils in compulsory education (p. 7).
In improving the quality and relevance of VET, participating countries and providers of vocational education and training are encouraged to make use of data guidance service provide on the transition from VET to work or further learning (p. 9).
The document highlights the importance of integrated guidance services, encompassing both employment and counselling services, in facilitating transitions from education and training to work and between jobs (p. 11).
One of the short term deliverables at the national level concerning strategic objectives 3 and 4 is the provision of ”integrated guidance services closely related with labour market needs” (p. 12).
Guidance services are noted as one of the measures which can help to maximise the contribution of VET in reducing early school leaving to below 10 per cent (p. 15).
Actors at the national level are encouraged to consider specific measures, such as using appropriate guidance and support services, to raise the participation levels of “at risk” groups in education and training (p. 16).
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Council conclusions of 12 May 2009 on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (‘ET 2020’)
Subject of the Policy document
Council conclusions of 12 May 2009 on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (‘ET 2020’)
Reference data
Adopted/Released by Council of the European Union
Year of adoption 2009
Reference number 2009/C 119/02
Available at http:// http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/education_training_youth/general_framework/ef0016_en.htm
Available in English at http:// http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2009:119:0002:0010:EN:PDF
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
With regard to making lifelong learning a reality, the Conclusions call for an increase in the quality of guidance systems (p. 3). Work on lifelong learning strategies is one of the priorities for the first cycle of the ET2020 (2009-2011), and thus guidance is also emphasised (p. 9).
The acquisition of key competencies by all citizens is also emphasised heavily. Strategic objectives Two (Improving the quality and efficiency of education), Three (Promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship) and Four (Enhancing creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training) all highlight the role the acquisition of key competencies plays in responding to the challenges that remain in creating a knowledge-based Europe and making lifelong learning a reality for all.
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- File: Council (2009) Council conclusions on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (‘ET 2020’).pdf (768 KB)
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