April saw the official launch of the Skills Passport pilot in the metal and electrical engineering sector. This pilot helps employees in the sector to gain a better understanding of their own talents, skills and development potential. The aim is to strengthen sustainable employability and promote mobility within and between organisations.
The pilot is a joint initiative of social partners within the metal and electrical engineering sector, researchers from TNO, and technology partners such as 8vance, Matchcare and Ditwerkt. Over the coming months, participating companies will be testing the digital Skills Passport, which is based not only on diplomas and job titles, but above all on what people can really do, want to do and do.
What does the pilot involve?
- Companies make 10 to 15 employees available to use the Skills Passport.
- Employees receive 3 to 4 sessions of guidance on how to use it, either individually or in groups.
- The Skills Passport ties in with the employee’s everyday life and uses storytelling to reveal talent.
- TNO conducts an independent evaluation study based on two questionnaires. The results are processed anonymously.
- The results can be linked to existing HR processes, such as development interviews.
Why participate?
This pilot is an opportunity for your organisation to experience how you can shape a skills-oriented HR policy, with a direct impact on discussions about development, growth and internal mobility.
Why participate?
This pilot is an opportunity for your organisation to experience how you can shape a skills-oriented HR policy, with a direct impact on discussions about development, career advancement and internal mobility.
The pilot will run from April to August 2025.
Want to sign up or find out more?
Send an email to skillspaspoort@tno.nl or visit the TNO project page.
Together, we are building a sector that puts talent first.
