The microVET Project
The microVET Project foresees to introduce and familiarize target groups, stakeholders, and any other relevant actor with the micro-credential approach that can contribute in the provision of high-quality, attractive, and responsive training opportunities that correspond to specific needs of various types of learners. In order to strengthen the role of VET and training providers in general, flexible and modular learning opportunities should be available for all, addressing targeted needs to reskill or up-skill, bridge particular skills and qualifications’ gaps, and most importantly ensure widely recognised validation of learning outcomes. Through this process, both training providers and trainees will benefit since the former will improve resilience and adaptiveness to the new digital era of education and training, while the latter will have access to highly relevant to their needs and expectations training offers that can support them in improving professional development and employability potential. The utilisation of a common framework of transparency and verification of acquired skills, knowledge and competences will not only contribute in quality assurance of VET, but will also support the wider use of European reference tools for the recognition of outcomes. Additionally, the incorporation of the digital component of credentials is anticipated to increase transparency and decrease bureaucratical and administrational procedures that usually impede the attractiveness of VET.