01.11.2009
The project has been implemented by the Bulgarian Industrial Association - Union of the Bulgarian Business in the period 2009-2013, in accordance with Agreement № BG 051PO 001-2.1.06/23.10.2009 under measure BG 051PO 001-2.1.06 "Enhancing Labour Market Flexibility and Effectiveness through Active Actions by the Social Partners within 2007-2013 Human Resource Development Operational Programme, partly financed by the European Social Fund.
Overall Project Objective: The overall project objective it to enhance labour market adaptability and effectiveness, as well as to strike a greater balance of labour market demand and supply by developing a system for workforce competence assessment by sectors and regions.
Specific Project Objectives:
- Analysing and defining workforce competence requirements by considering EU, national and sector requirements and standards;
- Establishing a Bulgarian Competence Assessment Network by Sectors and Regions (BUCAN) and a Workforce Cmpetence Assessment System (CASSY) and updating them in accordance with the current and future labour market demand;
- Improving the coordination and information exchange of workforce competence assessment among national, branch and regional structures of the employers and trade unions and the responsible government institutions;
- Gaining national recognition and fostering prerequisites for the integration of the workforce competence assessment system in the future e-government so as to enhance adaptability and effectiveness, and to achieve a balance of the labour market demand and supply.
