11.05.2021

THE EC CONDUCTS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON THE CREATION OF INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTS

The European Commission is holding a public consultation on the so-called individual accounts for trainings, in which services for inclusion in trainings will be accumulated and spent. They will guarantee the right to education of every citizen of the European Union. Through public consultations, the EC is trying to answer the question "Can individual training accounts ensure that adults continue to build the skills they need, regardless of their employment status?"

Until 16 July, any organization or citizen of the European Union can give feedback on the definition of the problem and the need for further action at EU level. Anyone who wants to get involved can fill out the survey on the European Commission's website or send an opinion on the matter.

The topic of individual training accounts is particularly relevant after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital and green transitions that have caused significant structural changes in the labor market and will radically change the skills requirements for many jobs. This increases the need to build skills throughout life. At the same time, the number of people involved in atypical forms of employment (part-time, temporary employment, self-employed, etc.) who are at risk of insufficient support for training by employers is increasing.