EMSA aims to support three VET providers from third countries not associated to the Programme in the development of programmes (including their validation) to be offered to their learners on Key competences (as stated by European Reference Framework 2018) and Entrepreneurial Mindset (as presented in ENTRECOMP framework). As far as the ERF is concerned, through EMSA, 6 out of the 8 competences will be developed: Literacy competence; Science, technological, engineering and mathematical competence; Digital competence; Personal, social and learning competence; Civic competence; and Cultural awareness and expression competence (i.e., all competences except Language Competence and Entrepreneurship competence (that will be covered through ENTRECOMP). According to the Council recommendation on ERF “The New Skills Agenda for Europe announced the review of the 2006 Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning acknowledging that investing in skills and competences and in a shared and updated understanding of key competences is a first step for fostering education, training and non-formal learning in Europe”. On the other hand, ENTRECOMP aims “to build a bridge between the worlds of education and work, by contributing to a better understanding and promotion of the entrepreneurship competence in Europe”. Both statements indicate the importance the Commission is placing on the 2 frameworks.