w e i v r e v O CERTIFICATIONS I A d ANYONE? n a l a t i g i D e t a r e l e c c JA Europe is leading the EMPASS project, which aims to develop an A employability micro-credential, the EmPass. In close collaboration with industry/employability partners and TVET institutions, EMPASS will drive a soft skill needs analysis in Greece, Romania and Spain and d e develop and test the innovative micro-credential able to certify the v r e most needed soft skills for entry level workers. The EmPass will be a s r e support for employers to assess the skill level of potential employees, d n while it will also aid TVET institutions to ensure work readiness of their U e students. h t r e In the framework of the project, the micro-credential programme will w o be piloted with 1.500 students in Spain, Romania, and Greece, before p MADRID m being finalised for scale-up and Europe-wide distribution. Through its E actions, the project intends to address youth unemployment and to speed up the achievement of the European Education Area (EEA). s p i h s r e n t r a The Entrepreneurial Skills Pass (ESP) is a unique international certification that validates both the skills P e t and experiences of young people in entrepreneurship. It is the first Junior Achievement (JA) micro- a v i credential specifically designed for participants in the JA Company Programme, which provides students t l u with a hands-on experience in launching and managing a business. This is done through a competence- C based self-assessment, which allows students to reflect on their own progress, followed by a final test that validates and certifies their knowledge about setting up and running a business. A J e n Initiated with the support of the European Commission, the ESP has since become a global initiative O endorsed by the Organization of American States (OAS) and has been recognized by the World Economic n e t Forum as one of 16 Education 4.0 Lighthouses. These lighthouses are examples of public-private h g collaborations that reimagine the youth learning experience and aim to inspire educators, parents, n e r policymakers, and employers alike. t S 5 10,000 44 4 Countries Regions New ESP holders 2 0 2 E - n e G MAURITIUS TÜRKIYE s l a i c n a n i F e p ARGENTINA NIGERIA o r u E A J t u o b WATCH THE ESP TEASER VIDEO LEARN MORE ABOUT ESP A 2023/2024 Annual Report - JA Europe 54