Erasmus+
HQVET
An Erasmus+ partnership to exchange experiences in VET with a focus on vocational school students and their learning needs toward employment.
http://hqvet-erasmusplus.eu
SHAPE
An Erasmus+ partnership project analysing adult education provision and training from five thematic perspectives chosen as innovative and interesting to all partners, survey the best practices developed and used in partner organizations within these themes, and take a step further by identifying possible next practices that partners can take home and put into practice.
European Union – ENPI Programme
GEORGIA – Quality Enhancement and Capacity Building Support Programme in VET Sector of Georgia
This project is one of a number of initiatives within the on-going reform programme for the Georgian VET sector. Its overall objective is to support the VET sector reforms aiming at improving the VET system in Georgia by developing of resources and quality assurance schemes to meet the requirements of VET target groups, stakeholders and the labour market demand.
The specific objectives of the project are to:
1. Strengthen the relevance and quality of VET provision to different target groups (including vulnerable groups)
2. Strengthen capacity of stakeholders involved in VET education, particularly, VET institutions to manage/develop high quality VET provision, as well as policy makers (MoES) and its agencies) in designing and monitoring responsive policies.
The project is concerned with changing attitudes and perceptions of VET. It will contribute to the cultivation of a culture of quality in the VET sector and a commitment to continuous improvement in standards and outputs.
IFOA, as leading partner, is in charge of the overall management of the project activities and achievement of the expected results.
Project value: 1.168.200€
Duration: 09/2012 – 12/2013
Italian Ministry of Labours and Social Policies in cooperation with the European Union
MOLDOVA: Training of Trainers
foa won the tender published by the Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies aiming at professional training of trainers working in Moldovan training centers for adolescents in social disadvantage.
As part of the Thematic Programme Cooperation with third countries in the areas of Migration and Asylum, the European Commission published the Restricted Call for Proposals 2009-2010 EuropeAid/128764/C/ACT/Multi and the Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, DG Immigration and Integration Policies, signed with the EC the Grant Contract for the implementation of the project “Addressing the Negative Effects of Migraton on Minors and Families Left Behind” in partnership with the Moldovan government and IOM Mission to Moldova.
In the context of a bilateral exchange with the competent authorities in the Republic of Moldova and in view of the attenuation of social disadvantage of children and adolescents, left alone in the country due to emigration abroad of Moldovan parents for work reasons, the project, besides further activities, foresees the implementation of training courses for trainers working in Vocational Training Centers in Moldova in order to update and increase the training offer.
Ifoa is in charge of training of trainers activities for 60 professionals from Moldovan Training Centers in specific productive sectors identified according to the Moldovan Labour market needs.
Main activities:
1. Theoretical and practical training of trainers;
2. Preparation and distribution of training materials to Moldovan trainers;
3. Testing.
The training of trainers will focus on the following three professional profiles:
• Tailor;
• Cook, confectioner, baker;
• Internal floor layer.
Project value: € 77.578
Duration: 07/2012 – 31/10/2012
European Union – National Pre-Accession Financial Assistance Programme for Turkey 2006
TURKEY – Support to Human Resources Development through Vocational Education and Training
The overall objective is to promote the development and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Eastern and Southeastern regions of Turkey through the participation of a qualified and skilled labour force. The purpose is to promote human resources development through the upgrading and modernisation of initial and continuing vocational education and training (VET) in the selected provinces (Malatya, Van, Gaziantep, Diyarbak?r, ?anl?urfa, Elaz??, Erzurum, Kahramanmara?) within a lifelong learning perspective.
The content of training programmes to be developed, revised and delivered will be based on the results of successive regional economic/labour force surveys, and will include technical skill training (i.e. food processing), training for entrepreneurship (i.e. developing business plans, marketing) in secondary, post-secondary schools, and NVECs, as well as SME awareness raising activities to be provided under VET education programs. Curricula development will be parallel to staff training, and a major public information campaign will be mounted with the social partners to help identify labour force demand, publicize the new programs and encourage youth and adults to enrol.
The following results will be achieved:
• Establish structural dialogues between SME associations and educational institutions in order to analyse labour demands in 8 provinces;
• Develop and pilot new modular based curricula including 5th level (of the EQF) in 8 post second higher vocational schools
• Assist the revision and implementation of curricula in 16 VET schools through the support of revised educational materials and equipment aiming at increasing employability and entrepreneurship;
• Support 5 Non formal Vocational Educational Centres (NVECs) in modernising curricula with a LLL perspective;
• Deliver entrepreneurship skills through the provision of VET in 16 VET schools, 8 post Secondary Higher Vocational Schools (PSHVs) and 5 NVECs;
• Assist VET to become more attractive in the selected provinces with the contribution of all stakeholders;
• Enhance the competencies and skills of teaching and managing staff implementing new/revised programs;
• Develop a strategy paper elaborating the experience gained and providing recommendations in terms of recognition of formal and informal learning, and strengthening the quality of LLL in the region
Study visits carried out during the project lifetime:
Period: 15 – 21 Feb. 2009
Study visit in Italy of a delegation of 14 representatives and teachers of the Turkish Ministry of Education and of the Council of Higher Education.
Period: 21-27 March 2010
Study visit in Italy of a delegation of 12 representatives and teachers of the Turkish Ministry of Education, of the Council of Higher Education and Provincial Ministries and Universities.
Period: 9-15 May 2010
Study visit in Italy of a delegation of 13 higher representatives of the Turkish Ministry of Education, of the Council of Higher Education and of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey.
Project value: 5.480.920 €
Duration: 02/2008 – 05/2010
European Union – ENPI Programme
LEBANON – Vocational Training and Employment Project, Agro-food at Qab Elias
Long and short-term technical assistance to support the creation of a comprehensive and replicable training model in the Agro-food Vocational School in Qab Elias, to be opened by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The school will offer BT level (Baccalaureate) and continuous education for agro-food industry workers and for the unemployed.
The technical assistance provides mainly the following expertise:
• Management of technical education and vocational training programmes
• Human resource management (in the agro-food sector)
• Professional training (in the agro-food sector)
• Labour market and employment strategies design and management
The TA supports the following institutions: Directorate General of Vocational Training, Syndicate of the Lebanese Agro-food Industries, Agro-food Vocational School in Qab Elias and National Employment Office.
Project value: 2.400.000 €
Duration: 01/2008 – 08/2011
European Union – PHARE Programme
BULGARIA – TA for upgrading of 30 Vocational Standards, development and provision of in-service teachers’ training – “Human Resources Development and Promotion of Employment”
Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Education and Science to ensure successful implementation of the second component, (Improvement of VET System), under the Phare Project “Human Resources Development and Promotion of Employability”. Main purpose: development and implementation of an effective strategy and framework for lifelong learning incorporating reform of the VET system (IVET and CVT) as well as further implementation of the adult learning strategy. The project consists of 3 main components: Component 1: Vocational Qualifications Standards (VQS) and Curriculum Updating; Component 2: Human Resources Development – In-service training for teachers; Component 3: Results Consolidation, Dissemination, Visibility & Public Relationship. The programme targets teachers from vocational schools and staff of the Ministry of Education and Science, National Agency for Vocational Education and Training, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Employment Agency and its regional structures.
Project value: 609.100 €
Duration: 01/2008 – 01/2009
European Union – CARDS Programme
CROATIA – Upgrading of VET schools – Establishing Centres of Excellence
The overall objective of this project was to modernise the Croatian VET system in terms of increasing responsiveness to the changed needs of the Croatian economy, the society and the individual, of helping combat unemployment, especially youth unemployment and of complying with European standards and the relevant acquis in the field.
Particularly, this project had 3 fields of action: institution of a new pre-service higher education programme for VET teachers and trainers; completion of the work of thematic sector working groups to cover additional economic sectors and occupational profiles within the agreed national qualifications, curriculum and assessment frameworks; further change and development within selected vocational schoolcentres who will introduce the new curricula.
The main components of the project are the following:
Component 1: VET teachers’ and trainers’ system
Component 2: Sector and occupational analyses, students’ competences, VETqualifications and framework curricula
Component 3: School development projects and grant scheme to support partnershipsin the VET system and increase quality of service provision.
Project value: 1.250.000 €
Duration: 01/2006 – 12/2007
European Union – MEDA Programme
LEBANON – Improvement of employability of young Palestinian refugees- Technical assistance to VET providers working with Palestinian refugees
The project aims at supporting the modernisation and extension of VET provider’s capacities (Sibline training centre and other 4 with various branches in the area) in order to provide adequate training to Palestinian students for improving their employment perspectives. This is achieved mainly by upgrading existing courses, improving management, organisation and skills of staff and instructors, modernising equipments and training materials.
The project also supports the counselling, career guidance and placement services of UNRWA and other VET providers in order to support a better access of VET and higher education graduates to the labour market. This is achieved through the training of staff through the design and implementation of an adequate information system and guidance and placement methods and tools.
The specific objective is to increase the employability of young Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
The project has 3 fields of action: Upgrading and expanding VET delivery; Modernisation of counselling and placement service; Reinforcement of Palestinian students’ access to higher education.
The following study tour has been organized during the project:
Period: July 2006
1 week study visit in Italy for 6 representatives of the 5 Lebanese Training Centres.
Project value: 1.400.000 €
Duration: 08/2005 – 08/2008
European Union – MEDA Programme
ALGERIA – Support to the programme for the reform of vocational education and training
The aim of the project is to adapt vocational education to the needs of enterprises and to create the best work opportunities and requalification in the labour market, targeting 800 social partners representatives and 80 Managers. The main activities of the project can be grouped in 3 mainstreams: 1) strategic pilot phase 2) start-up and functioning of the vocational education system related to the labour market demand 3) support in the identification of vocational measures matching the main Algerian economic sectors training needs.
Project value: 4.009.000 €
Duration: 12/2002 – 06/2010
European Union – Previous TACIS Programme
ARMENIA – Support to the Development of an Integrated VET System
The programme’s overall objective was to support the Armenian government, through the Ministry of Education, in the development of a high quality VET system contributing to an increased participation of the graduates and the workforce in the change process and resulting in better perspectives for their economic and working life. The project was organised along three components corresponding to the project targets: 1. Improved quality and relevance of VET policy and strategy; 2. Improved quality of VET institutions; 3. Improved capacity to respond to employment and labour market needs.
The results to achieve were for Component 1: National policy and strategy developed, policy makers trained; Component 2: A sustainable national VET network established, university pedagogical programme for VET teachers developed, national policy and strategy for VET pre- and in-service teacher training developed; Component 3: Regional competencies in labour market matters created, new curricula and standards developed and implemented.
The following study tours have been organized during the project lifetime:
November 2004: 14 days study tour in UK for 8 Armenian Ministry Officials
February 2005: 9 days study tour in UK for 7 Armenian Ministry Officials
April 2005: 8 days study tour in Lithuania for 8 Armenian Ministry Officials
November 2005: 7 days study tour in UK for 7 Armenian Ministry Officials
February 2006: 12 days study tour in UK for 10 Armenian Ministry Officials
Project value: 2.500.000 €
Duration: 01/2004- 01/2007
European Union – MEDA Programme
MOROCCO – Support to the programme for the reform of professional education and training
Provision of the management and consultancy expertise to the Programme Management Unit and the Support to enterprises for the reform of the vocational education and training system in Morocco in order to better meet the labour needs of local SMEs. The team was composed of: 1) a PMU in charge of identifying needs in curricula development, trainers training and purchasing of didactic equipment; validation of requests from local Training Centres; supervision of tendering cycle; monitoring of implementation of activities; budget and financial management; 2) Training Advisors in charge of identifying training needs inside local SMEs; developing training plans to satisfy the identified needs; assisting the reinforcement of professional associations to better support the SMEs and develop services, especially in the training field.
Economic sectors covered: Industry, Agriculture, Transports, Tourism, Civil and Public Works, Fishery, Services.
Project value: 3.900.000 €
Duration: 06/1999 – 12/2004
European Union – MEDA Programme
YEMEN – Strengthening the priority areas of vocational training
Support to the overall reform of Yemen’s Vocational Education and Training system through the establishment of three vocational training centres in three priority fields: Women empowerment, Oil & Gas, Hotel & Tourism. The major objectives of the project were: to increase employment opportunities, especially for women, through acquisition of skills most required by the labour market and the involvement of the private sector in VET system. Tasks included: assessment of VET needs within the three sectors; identification of the need for new training centres and strengthening of existing centres; revision and development of curricula to include market research results; elaboration and delivery of a Train the Trainers programme.
Project value: 1.750.000 €
Duration: 11/2000 – 12/2006