Employers indicate (source: SBB) that there is a shortage of professional skills among applicants for a large number of types of work, which prevents employers from finding the right people. Employers indicate that a recognised MBO diploma is not always required and that (recognised) statements of practice offer a good alternative. This is because it demonstrates that jobseekers meet basic employee skills and specific professional skills (described in work processes from the MBO qualifications) and thus meet employers’ requirements to carry out the work and work in the company. This pilot is aimed at both employers’ demands and making candidates economically more independent. Therefore, in addition to job-related skills, topics related to independence in different areas such as finance, insurance, network, reception etc. The pilot was set up for students of the VSO and practical education and the broad target group; people with a disability and/or distance from the labour market who are unable to obtain an initial qualification (MBO level 2) in mainstream education. The pilot is aimed at obtaining the practical statement using the possibility to submit it as an MBO building block. The practical statement for this target group is a passport to the labour market. This is because 1. employers are involved in setting the goals in advance, 2. learning lines are tailored to regional human resources needs (level 1-2) and 3. employers check whether candidates meet the predefined skills when completing the learning process. Employers commit themselves to available workplaces for successful candidates. The declaration of practice is also recognised by the inter-branch organisations as a certificate of professional competence for the work processes achieved. Labour development companies in the West Brabant region want to design and implement the development process methodically with employers.