areer guidance as a public service

Career guidance standards

In Europe, career guidance as a public service is generaaly expected to meet a number of quality assurance standards. According to these standards, European career guidance should:
   
* Have regular review periods in which to assess guidance resources and processes
   
* Be transparent and open
   
* Create synergy and co-operation between education, training, employment and community sectors
 
* Ensure consistency between local and regional services so that all citizens are treated equally, regardless of geographical location.
   
* Strive for continuous improvement of tools, services and products.