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Programme Qualifica


Qualifica Program

Portugal

The Programme Qualifica aims to enhance adult education and training levels, thereby improving employability and fostering educational advancement among the population. The programme is implemented through a network of Centros Qualifica, which are supported by various entities including educational institutions, training centres, municipal councils, businesses, and local development associations. It specifically targets adults who have not completed their education and training. The programme has a broad national reach, with Centros Qualifica facilitating access across the country. Main Features & Strategies: - Lifelong Learning Promotion: Encourages adults to engage in ongoing education. - Guidance Services: Provides personalized guidance to adults based on their individual needs and backgrounds. - Competency Recognition: Recognizes competencies acquired through formal and informal experiences. - Passaporte Qualifica: Issues a document that records the competencies recognized and the qualifications obtained. - Flexible Qualification Responses: Offers tailored qualification options to meet the diverse needs of adults. The programme is executed via Centros Qualifica, which offer individualized services. These centres assess each person's history and goals to determine the most appropriate qualification pathway. The programme was established in 2021.


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Policy Themes
Policy Instruments
Government Levels
Keywords
  • Employability

  • Retraining

  • Vocational education

Related SDGs
Goal 4 - Quality Education