UNEVOC International Centre for TVET

⌕

UNEVOC International Centre for TVET

Skills for work and life

Transforming technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for successful and just transitions

International Centre for TVET (UNEVOC)

About Us

Network

What we do

Action areas

Knowledge hub

TVETipedia glossary

Find and compare definitions of key terms that are relevant in TVET policy and themes. Learn more.

1-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Specific skills

Specific skills increase the value of a person only within the company where he/she has acquired it; leaving the company leads to devaluation of all the specific skills since they do not apply in other companies, sectors and occupations

Source:
European Commission, Transferability of Skills across Economic Sectors, 2012
European Commission, Transferability of Skills across Economic Sectors, 2012
Access resource, available in English
The project analysed the role and importance of transferable skills with regard to the employability, adaptability and occupationamobility of people on the labour market. This analysis is based in the first instance on existing experience and available information, including the findings of 18 sector studies (see European Commission 2009a) to identify future skills.

Browse related topics

Work-based learning

Skills recognition

Labour market

Inclusion and youth

Monitoring and evaluation

UNESCO-UNEVOC

Subscribe to Quarterly

UNEVOC Centre dashboard

Follow us

Disclaimer of use

Website Privacy Notice

UNESCO Name & Logo

Access to Information

Environmental and Social Policies

Protection of human rights : Procedure 104

Report Fraud, Corruption or other Misconduct

©UNESCO 2026