The MicroHUB Competence Matrix is the first project result. It is focused on digital entrepreneurship and business creative thinking for crafters in rural area. Preliminary to the formulation of the Matrix was the organization of a few activities, including desk research, field research, inception meetings and focus groups. The findings from data collection in Slovakia, Malta, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Sweden and Greece indicate knowledge gaps for crafters entrepreneurship which will be the focus of the remaining MicroHUB project results.
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This Competence Matrix is structured in line with the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and is level 5 qualification. is built on specific sectoral skills (identified through conducted research), those transversal ones for any entrepreneurial activities (based on EntreComp), as well competences that will impact behaviours for a more sustainable future (GreenComp), for the development of those soft skills that support successful professional digital activities (LifeComp, DigComp 2.2).
MicroHUB Competence Matrix can be used for assessment of the necessary skills and entrepreneurial competences of different professions such as artists, painters, performers, musicians and other job profiles of entrepreneurs. The matrix can serve as tool for trainers and stakeholders, not only for the benefit of crafters, who can assess the possession of important entrepreneurial and digital skills.
It is also the basis for the creation of a training tool and practices in the following activities of the MicroHUB project that aim to enhance the effectiveness and competitiveness of crafters microenterprises. The competences included in the competence matrix are the focus of the training course planned for further development in the project – content related to the identified skill gaps.