Skills Validation for Borderless Labor
Integration into European Markets
Skillbridge project
SKILLBRIDGE is a European project dedicated to the validation of migrants’ skills, with the aim of valuing their professional experience and learning pathways and strengthening their access to employment in Europe.
The project addresses migrants, employment agencies, training providers, recruiters, human resources professionals and skills validation stakeholders.
Project duration: November 2024 – April 2027.
Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
About
THE SKILLBRIDGE PROJECT
Across Europe, soft skills play a crucial role in employability, social inclusion and lifelong learning.
However, their recognition and validation remain uneven, fragmented and often informal.
The project brings together partners from different countries to co-create practical, transferable and sustainable solutions.
SKILLBRIDGE was created to address these challenges by:
- strengthening common approaches to soft skills recognition,
- supporting professionals and organisations working in education, training and social inclusion,
- promoting more inclusive and transparent validation processes at European level.
TARGET GROUPS
The SKILLBRIDGE project targets:
- migrants living in Europe or wishing to work there,
- employment agencies and job platforms,
- training organisations,
- human resources managers and recruiters,
- organisations and professionals specialised in skills validation.
Building shared and inclusive skills validation
PROJECT RESULTS
SKILLBRIDGE aims to strengthen the recognition and validation of soft skills across Europe, with a particular focus on migrants’ learning and professional pathways.
The project combines research, practical tools and capacity-building activities to support professionals and organisations in implementing more inclusive, transparent and transferable skills validation practices, while contributing to policy dialogue at European level.
The SKILLBRIDGE project will deliver several major results:
SKILLBRIDGE training model for operators
A comprehensive report based on European good practices, including:
* recommendations for the validation of migrants’ non-technical skills,
* a training programme for operators (trainers, employment agencies, HR professionals), including MOOC content.
The SKILLBRIDGE platform
A digital platform dedicated to the validation of migrants’ skills, providing:
* resources to identify, assess and validate skills,
* an artificial intelligence–based assistant offering personalised support,
* a virtual competence framework adapted to migrants’ needs and the European labour market,
* a certification system enabling the registration and sharing of certificates with employment stakeholders.
Small-scale experience
An experimentation phase conducted in partner countries, including:
* national pilot reports on training sessions delivered to operators,
* a European report on experimentation with migrants,
* recommendations based on results and identified good practices.
Multiplier events and policy document
The project includes:
* the organisation of multiplier events in each partner country,
* workshops bringing together policymakers, educators, NGOs, employment agencies and employers,
* the development of a policy document aimed at supporting the design of national and European policies on skills validation and migrant integration.
The document will be translated into several languages and disseminated at European level.
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PARTNERSHIP
CEQF
EMUNI-UNIVERSITY
IFRTS-CORSE
LA-BIEN-PAGA
UNIVERSITY-OF-SOUSSE
VHS
IFRTS – France
IFRTS (Institute for Training and Research in Social Work, Medico-Social and Health) is a Corsica-based training and research institute providing initial and continuing education for professionals in the social, health and medico-social sectors. With campuses in Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto Vecchio and Calvi, it delivers state-recognised qualifications and Master’s degrees in Social Work, training more than 200 learners each year.
Supported by a multidisciplinary team, IFRTS combines training, research and resource centres to strengthen professional practices. The institute develops tools and programmes to support vulnerable groups, particularly migrants, promoting social inclusion, employability and access to long-term autonomy.
CEQF – Italy
CEQF (Competency Evaluation and Qualification Framework) is an Italian cultural association active across Europe, specialising in the analysis, development and validation of skills. The organisation designs frameworks, methodologies and tools to support skills recognition, human capital development and inclusive labour market policies, working closely with public institutions, training providers and employment services.
CEQF develops research-based models, training programmes and digital solutions for skills assessment and certification. With a multidisciplinary team of experts in skills validation, employment services and neurodiversity, the association contributes to innovative and inclusive approaches that strengthen access to learning and employment opportunities for diverse target groups, including migrants.
EMUNI – Slovenia
EMUNI is an international higher education and research institution established within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean. Acting as both a university and a regional hub, it connects a wide network of universities and research centres across the Euro-Mediterranean area to promote cooperation, innovation and knowledge exchange.
The university develops postgraduate programmes, research projects and EU-funded initiatives focused on education, skills development and digital learning. Through its expertise in capacity building, transnational collaboration and higher education innovation, EMUNI supports the design, testing and dissemination of inclusive training and skills recognition practices across Europe.
University of Sousse – Tunisia
The University of Sousse is a leading public higher education institution in Tunisia, encompassing 17 faculties, research units and doctoral schools. With a strong focus on academic excellence, research, and international cooperation, it provides a wide range of programmes across sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies. The university is actively involved in Erasmus+ projects and capacity-building initiatives, promoting mobility, partnerships and knowledge exchange across Europe and beyond.
Through its expertise in quality assurance, training, and innovation, the University of Sousse supports skills development and professional integration. Its initiatives in digital pedagogy, project management, gender equity and entrepreneurship make it a key partner in fostering inclusive learning and validation practices for diverse populations, including migrants.
VHS Cham – Germany
VHS Cham is a registered non-profit adult education association in Upper Palatinate, Germany, providing courses in languages, society, health, culture, vocational skills, and special programmes. With over 90 full-time staff and 300 freelancers, it has extensive experience supporting vulnerable groups, including migrants, refugees, NEETs, and adults with fewer opportunities. Approximately 35% of its learners are migrants, for whom it organises integration language courses, orientation programmes, and official B1 language exams, alongside naturalisation test preparation.
The organisation also focuses on vocational education, social and entrepreneurial skills, and European values, through workshops in creative, technical, and fitness disciplines. VHS Cham is deeply connected to regional stakeholders and networks, enabling social, vocational, and psychological support for migrants and refugees, and ensuring effective dissemination of project outcomes. Its long-term experience in course development, skills recognition, and adult learning makes it a key partner in SKILLBRIDGE.
Asociación La Bien Pagá – Spain
La Bien Pagá (LBP) is an association dedicated to supporting socio-educational integration and cultural inclusion for vulnerable groups, including migrant families, refugees, ethnic minorities, children with learning disabilities, and low-qualified young adults. Through its cultural and educational centre, LBP promotes the development of educational, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills, empowering participants to experience achievement, leadership, friendship, and social integration.
LBP’s activities include socio-labour services, work-based learning experiences, community development projects, and support for families in collaboration with social services and schools. The association provides initial and continuous training to volunteers, educators, and youth workers, and uses innovative methods such as theatre of the oppressed to foster social inclusion, intercultural competencies, and key skills development. LBP also runs cultural programs in dance, music, and theatre, and offers opportunities for recreational and social activities for children, youth, and adults.
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