📍 What is the ᴱGROW Index?
In today’s job market, it takes more than qualifications to get ahead. People need the right mix of skills, mindset, and support to navigate a changing world of work.
That’s where the ᴱGROW Index comes in.
This tool ~ developed by DIAMOND Empower ~ is designed to help people identify the skills they already have, discover the ones they need, and build a path toward meaningful employment. It especially supports those facing economic, social, or educational barriers.
How it’s being developed:
- First, Universität Wien led the review of existing research on employability and inclusion, supported by Aarhus Universitet, Universidad de Burgos, and Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen.
- Then, Aarhus Universitet and project partners designed a structure based on key factors like motivation, opportunity, and access to learning.
🧪 A first prototype of the ᴱGROW Index has already been developed by Aarhus Universitet,
CETIC, Immersion and Universität Wien.
It maps out different factors that influence employability, such as:
- motivation and self-efficacy
- digital readiness
- access to support services
- learning or work experience
On July 3rd, grassroots organizations and experts met to test and simplify the prototype, ensuring it’s easy to use, accessible, and aligned with real-world needs, including green and digital skills.
→ The next steps will focus on refining and finalizing the index, making sure it’s ready to support people across Europe.
DIAMOND Empower supports inclusive, community-driven innovation for the future of work and learning.
