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Key competencies

15 January, 2016 - 09:26
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The key competencies mentioned above are neither school nor university topics, but are acquired in social groups or in the family. These competencies could be considered as tangible contribution to the lifelong learning process and to the construction of a knowledge based society.

  • Key competencies enable people to pursue individual objectives in a life driven by personal interests, aspirations, and the desire to continue learning throughout life (cultural capital).
  • Key competencies allow everybody to participate as an active citizen in society (social capital).
  • Key competencies upraise the capacity of each and every person to obtain a decent job in the labor market (human capital).