In today’s fast-changing world of work, career guidance is no longer a one-size-fits-all process. For young people with specific learning difficulties—such as dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, or dyspraxia—the journey toward meaningful employment can be even more complex.
This is where the SkillCompass project steps in.
Why These Tools Matter
Young people with learning differences often face invisible barriers—not due to a lack of talent, but because systems are not adapted to their needs. SkillCompass tools aim to:
- Identify learning differences early
- Recognize strengths and talents
- Provide adapted career guidance
- Build confidence and employability
Together, they shift the focus from limitations to potential.
The 10 SkillCompass Tools (Overview)
The SkillCompass toolkit is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem that combines assessment, guidance, engagement, and empowerment.
1. Digital Dyslexia Screening Tool
A practical tool designed to help identify early signs of dyslexia in a simple and accessible way.
2. Breaking the Stigma – Stories Booklet
A powerful collection of real-life stories from neurodivergent youth.
3. Strength Discovery Cards
Interactive cards that help young people explore their strengths and talents.
4. Myths vs Facts Tool
An educational resource that challenges misconceptions about learning difficulties.
5. Inclusive Interviewing Toolkit
A practical guide for adapting job interviews to be more inclusive.
6. Preparing for Job Interview Tool
Helps young people build confidence and prepare for real-life job interviews.
7. Visual Career Path Builder
A visual and interactive tool for exploring career options step by step.
8. Motivation Tracker – Journal for Job Finding
A reflective tool that helps users track progress, stay motivated, and set goals.
9. Video Series: “What is…?”
Short, engaging videos explaining key concepts related to learning differences.
10. SWOT Analysis Tool
Unlike traditional SWOT analysis, this version is adapted for neurodiverse learners, using simplified language, visual structure, and guided reflection. A structured tool helping young people analyze their:
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Opportunities
- Threats
How Can These Tools Be Used in Practice?
The SkillCompass tools are flexible and easy to apply across different learning and guidance settings.
In Career Counseling Sessions
They support personalized guidance by helping identify strengths, explore career paths, and structure decision-making (e.g., Strength Cards, SWOT, Career Path Builder).
During Youth Workshops
They enable interactive and engaging activities, such as discussions on inclusion (Myths vs Facts), storytelling (Stories Booklet), and video-based learning.
In School-Based Programs
They can be integrated into career education and employability lessons to support interview preparation, goal setting, and career exploration.
For Self-Reflection
Learners can use tools like the Motivation Tracker, SWOT, and Strength Cards to reflect, set goals, and build confidence.
Overall, the tools support inclusive, practical, and learner-centered career guidance in both formal and non-formal education settings.
Every young person deserves the chance to discover their path—not despite their differences, but because of their unique strengths. With the SkillCompass tools, we are not just guiding careers. We are unlocking potential.
Here is our webpage with all the details and tools: https://cskill.eu/en/
SkillCompass is an Erasmus+ project funded by the European Commission through the National Agency for European Educational Programmes and Mobility.
