In this section of the Visible Value, you may find the real treasure from the field of recognition of youth work. This is a well-selected collection of the recognition tools and practices that have been developed all over Europe.

We hope it will inspire you to develop your own or at least to imagine what the recognition might look like in very practical terms. Our intention is that this collection is regularly updated. So, if you are aware of other tools and practices that deserve to be included, please, let us know. In the meantime, enjoy the current collection.

APPRAISER

APPRAISER
Competence assessment platform for trainers in the youth field
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aufZAQ – Certified Quality of Non-Formal Education in Youth Work

aufZAQ – Certified Quality of Non-Formal Education in Youth Work
Certification of training courses and recognition of youth worker competences in Austria
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Declaration on the Recognition of the Contribution of Non-Formal Education in Youth Work

Declaration on the Recognition of the Contribution of Non-Formal Education in Youth Work
Stakeholder recognition of the value of non-formal education in the Slovak Republic
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Digital Open Badges

Digital Open Badges
Digital recognition of skills and achievements
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ELD: Experience – Learning – Description

ELD: Experience – Learning – Description
Recognise your learning and turn your experiences into competence
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I'VE - I have experienced

I'VE - I have experienced
A tested system for the recognition of competences developed in workcamps and voluntary service projects.
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In Defence of Youth Work (IDYW)

In Defence of Youth Work (IDYW)
Using the power of stories to demonstrate the value of youth work in England
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Nefiks

Nefiks
System for recording your competences gained in non-formal education.
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ProfilPASS for young people

ProfilPASS for young people
Supporting young people in recognising their strengths.
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The Council of Europe Youth Work Portfolio

The Council of Europe Youth Work Portfolio
Assess your youth work competences and make a learning and development plan!
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Valorise-Toi (Empower Yourself)

Valorise-Toi (Empower Yourself)
Translating the competences gained in the scout movement to the ‘employers’ language’
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Youth Work Act 2001

Youth Work Act 2001
Political recognition of youth work in Ireland
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Youthpass

Youthpass
European recognition instrument for identifying and documenting learning
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Background information (PDF)

Why a Mapping of recognition tools and practices?
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The Mapping process and its results
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