Introducing… the concept

is a tool for participants of projects funded by the Youth in Action Programme to describe what they have done and to show what they have learned. Certificates are available for European Voluntary Service, Youth Exchanges, Training Courses and for Youth Initiatives.

is part of the European Commission’s strategy to foster the recognition of non-formal learning As a tool to visualise and to validate learning outcomes gained in “Youth in Action” projects, it puts policy into practice and practice into policy .

supports reflection upon the personal non-formal learning process. Documenting the added value of a “Youth in Action” project, visualises and supports active European citizenship of young people and youth workers.

Being a Europe-wide validation instrument for non-formal learning in the youth field, contributes to strengthening the social recognition of youth work. Making visible and validating Key competences through a Certificate, finally aims at supporting the employability of young people and youth workers.

All the participants of a project approved within one of these Actions from 2007 onwards are personally entitled to receive a Certificate – and thus recognition for their non-formal learning outcomes.

If you want to create Youthpass Certificates, please visit the Youthpass website: www.youthpass.eu By the way: the certificates are now available in many languages! Read more on our website. Choose your Action e.g. 1.2 Create your Youthpass

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