European Skills Framework (ESF)

The European Skills Framework (ESF) is a tool that helps identify and categorize skills and qualifications across different jobs and industries in Europe. It provides a common language to describe what people can do and what they know, making it easier for employers, learners, and policymakers to understand skill levels and match workers to appropriate roles. The ESF promotes mobility, lifelong learning, and better workforce planning by standardizing skill descriptions across countries and sectors, supporting the development of a competitive and adaptable European labor market.