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Introduction

Provision of educational and and possibilities, thus enabling This publication gives an over-
vocational guidance for young them to make decisions regard- view of the key elements of the
people is given high priority in ing education and employment Danish guidance system in the
Denmark. on a qualified basis. educational sector, which is pri-
marily concerned with guidance
The Danish act on guidance aims Today, the Ministry of Education services for young people.
to develop a transparent guid- and the Ministry of Higher
ance system with easy access to Education and Science are An online version of the present
high quality guidance services. responsible for guidance and publication is available at:
Guidance is regarded as a con- have a controlling and coordi- www.ufm.dk/en/euroguidance
tinuous process that should help nating role in relation to the
young people become more con- guidance system.
scious of their abilities, interests

Guidance in Denmark

In Denmark, an act on guid- by 2020 60% should complete a The Danish guidance system
ance covers guidance in the higher educational programme. – and changes made since the
education system. The act on The Government wishes to make reform 2004 – should be seen
guidance supports the Danish it easier for citizens to make in this perspective. The Danish
Government’s declared goals realistic decisions about learning guidance system consists of
that by 2015 95% of all young opportunities and careers – for different elements, which
people should complete a youth the individual’s own sake and for can be seen on the following
education programme and that the good of society as a whole. page.

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