Innovative Methodologies and Practices on VET (“acronym “IMPROVE“)
The project “Innovative Methodologies and PRactices on VET” (acronym “IMPROVE“) is carried out under the ERASMUS PLUS KA2 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR VET program.
The “IMPROVE” project, aims to promote innovative practices and tools in VET, in order to encourage people to consider VET as an important choice on their professional path, as set by the European Commission in one of “Ten actions” of the new and comprehensive “Skills Agenda for Europe” (launched in June 2016). As Remarked in the Agenda the UE Commission purpose is Making Vocational Education and Training (VET) a “first choice” by enhancing opportunities for VET learners to undertake a work-based learning experience and promoting greater visibility of good labour market outcomes of VET.
Project Description
Project Number: 2018-1-UK01-KA202-047912
Project Start / End date: 01-10-2018 – 31-03-2021
IMPROVE project aims to satisfy the need for innovation in VET systems, thanks to alternative and successful methodologies/approaches to the learning environment, in order to create a successful experience in job-oriented learning. This will contribute to reducing the lack of an effective system to transfer knowledge and provide learners of skills necessary for self- employment or employment. Recent studies by CEDEFOP indicate the need to innovate vocational training, so that it can generate new skills for new jobs that are emerging, but also for traditional jobs, for which new skills are required, in relation to technological innovation, demographic changes, environmental protection, and energy saving. The methodologies and the approaches to analyze, deepen and test, will be: Entrepreneurship education, Work-Based Learning, Creative Problem Solving Methodology, web 2.0 tools for VET, Gamification of learning, Simulations and Digital Storytelling, Open Educational Resources, ECVET implementation. The partners propose is to create innovative tools and guidelines, which can be introduced in their countries, used by the personnel who work in various ways in the professional training (teachers, schools organizations), widespread among the learners to support their employability and self-employment, shared by organizations in Europe, as the subject of further projects and initiatives to improve VET systems.
OBJECTIVES
The main objective of the project is developing institutional partnerships supporting the setup and implementation of an internationalization strategy of VET learners and apprentices. All partners in their respective activities, thanks to the European projects in which they are involved, meet the needs of many young people and adults to acquire/improve skills and competences to strengthen their position in the labor market / their career. At the same time, they meet the need for professionals and workers to be able to assert their skills and abilities in an international context in order to fully implement the Single European market. Hence the motivation of the partners to become involved in projects that can favor the international dimension of vocational training, the innovation of VET systems.
PARTNERS
See below partners involved in the IMPROVE Project:
Find An Internship
Established in 2015, Find An Internship (FAI) is an international agency, which specialises in finding internship placements in the United Kingdom. Our core purpose is to equip young people with essential skills, which will increase their employability, enhance their self-confidence and impact positively their societies. Our main values include; diversity between people, building positive professional and social relationships as well as high standards of personal and working ethics.
We have an extensive experience hosting foreign students from different European countries, providing training and cooperation opportunities, to develop their professionalism and the European dimension of youth work. FAI manages all aspects of the mobility experience, from the arrival in London to the beneficiaries return to their country of origin. We ensure that all participants feel at ease as they transition abroad, therefore, we provide an individual follow-up to monitor their progress throughout the duration of their placement.
Contact
Address: Eurolink Business Centre 49 Effra Road Brixton LondonvSW2 1BZ
Email:info@findaninternship.co.uk
Phone:+447519322842
Website:http://findaninternship.co.uk
Youth Europe Service
Youth Europe Service was founded in January 1999.
Y.E.S. is a non- profit association involved in the social and environmental field:
- Integration of people with disabilities or disadvantaged
- Mutual knowledge between people, to develop solidarity and assert the principle of civil living together
- Knowledge and protection of the historical, cultural, artistic patrimony.
- Development of the social, cultural and sports activities to create a European nationality
- Promotion of annual events among its members, activities such as giving information, realization of exchanges and voluntary services, organization of cultural events.
- Development of new entrepreneurs &job opportunities.
- Activities and initiatives in tourism development and promotion.
Contact
Address: Vico G. Lapenna snc, 85100 Potenza
Email:yes.potenza@gmail.com
Phone:+39097121124
Website:www.yespotenza.wordpress.com
Informamentis Europa
Informamentis Europa is a non-profit organization, founded in January 2012 and composed by European project consultants. It works to promote the social, cultural and educational cohesion, through projects implemented under the European Union Funds, particularly in education, culture and youth areas.
Since 2018, the Informamentis Europa is the hosting structure of Centre EUROPE DIRECT CASERTA (EDIC CASERTA).
Informamentis Europa is a non-profit organization, founded in January 2012 and composed by European project consultants. It works to promote the social, cultural and educational cohesion, through projects implemented under the European Union Funds, particularly in education, culture and youth areas.
Since 2018, the Informamentis Europa is the hosting structure of Centre EUROPE DIRECT CASERTA (EDIC CASERTA).
Contact
Address: Via Caduti sul Lavoro 109, 81100 Caserta (CE)
Email: info@@informamentiseuropa.eu
Phone: +390823354691
Website:www.informamentiseuropa.eu
KAINOTOMIA
“KAINOTOMIA” is a Center for Lifelong Learning (I.C.L.L) in Greece, operating in the field of Vocational education and training. KAINOTOMIA has implemented more than 60 continuous vocational training programs targeted at unemployed people, educators of all education levels, students of higher education, employed/self-employed persons and vulnerable social groups, for the development of professional opportunities and their promotion and integration into the labour market and the society in general, through innovative close to market programs.“KAINOTOMIA” provide business consultancy to companies & supporting services and consulting support services to trainees to facilitate their (re) entrance into the labour market. KAINOTOMIA has participated in several national projects, offering a high degree of expertise regarding training in contemporary fields, matching them with those that have a high demand in job’s market, in order to develop trainees’ knowledge, skills and attitudes towards their integration in the labour market.“KAINOTOMIA” has been participating in co funded national projects under the name of “local development plans and entrepreneurship for unemployed based on specific local needs and growth potential”. Furthermore, it has participated in EU projects, under Erasmus+, as a coordinator and partner.
“KAINOTOMIA” works closely with various enterprises, having a network of over 60 collaborative partner businesses, mainly industries. Therefore, has a strong network of collaborating Associations and partners in Greece and Europe. The organization collaborates with Region & Local Government, Universities and Technological Institutes and Private & Non Private Companies in Greece and in Europe. “KAINOTOMIA” is a member of Association of Thessalian in Enterprises and Industries and has strong collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas.
Contact
Address: Innovation Center for Lifelong Learning
111 Socratous Str., Larissa, Greece
Email: info@kainotomia.com.gr
Website:kainotomia.com.gr