Strategic Partnership “Trusted Badge
Systems”
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• To develop several open badges based recognition systems in the field of youth work and non-formal learning
• To strengthen cooperation among NGOs and employers and achieve endorsement for badge systems
• To create new opportunities for young people across Europe
• To create possibilities to scale recognition of non-formal learning
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Developed by Cazalla Intercultural (ES), Asociación de Jóvenes Empresarios de la Comarca del Guadalentín
Badges earned by Young people who carry on volunteering activities in local communities abroadProgramme Erasmus+ European Voluntary ServiceBadges enable to:• Support volunteer's learning and reflection• Structure mentoring process• Monitor long-term learning progress • Promote benefits of volunteering abroad
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Developed by GOEUROPE! at German Red Cross Landesverband Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.
Badges earned by Young people from Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. Engaged in diverse voluntary activities Programme “Multipliers for European Competences”Badges will enable to:• Engage into training activities• Keep track of “European Competencies”• Make learning visible • Showcase volunteering experience to
others#trustedbadges
Developed by Platform e.V. (DE)
Badges earned by young people from deprived urban areasEntrepreneurship programme “Ladebalken” - working on micro-projects in small teams.
Badges will enable to:• Recognise skills in planning, organising and
implementing their ideas• Recognise communication and management skills• Acknowledge contributions in developing local
communities#trustedbadges
Developed by JWB and Breakthrough foundation (NL)
Badges earned by Young people from care institutions
Participation in Youth Councils of Care institutionsBadges will enable to:• To acknowledge and recognise skills
acquired from involvement in youth councils of their care institutions:
• Debating• Holding a meeting• Leading a workshop• Running a project
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Developed by Association for Non-formal education in LithuaniaBadges earned by Young people (Not in Employment, Education or Training) in Lithuania
Volunteering programme “Atrask Save”
Badges will enable to:• Engage into volunteering activities• Collect verified evidence of learning• Become aware of personal development• Showcase volunteering experience to
others
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Developed by “Socialinis Veiksmas” (LT)
Badges earned by Mentors of European Voluntary Service9 months voluntary work as a Mentor within Eruopean Voluntary Service projects
Badges will enable to:• Communicate work standard for Mentors• Show personal and professional development
pathways• Get feedback and recognition for hard, but
rewarding job#trustedbadges
Questions for Discussions
• What is the value of open badges for employers?
• How can we ensure trust in Open badges?• What are the skills important for labour
market, that are gained through non-formal learning?
• How NGOs and employer could cooperate in recognising competences gained through non-formal learning?
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