NA UpdateLearning NetworksEmployability

Sonia Shakir26 May 2016

Apprentices

• 97 out of 194 KA1 VET applications received from organisations working with apprentices (+15% from 2016)

• 42 out of 97 ‘apprentice’ KA1 VET applications approved

• Work to be done on improving quality of applications

2016 Call Results

Long Term Mobility

• Enable apprentices to develop their skills and enhance employability prospects

• “Pilot Project on long-term mobility for apprentices”

• EC to review of reasons behind low take-up of long term mobility under E+

Long term mobility

European Skills Agenda

Commission Communication on a new skills agenda for Europe (May)

Focus actions on three main priorities:• Higher and more relevant skills• Better use of existing skills and qualifications• Sounder understanding of skills needs and

trends.

European Skills Agenda

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