Read the latest edition of edUKation
Posted: May 1, 2013 Filed under: Apprentices, Erasmus for All, Grundtvig, Leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, Transversal, Uncategorized | Tags: Ecorys, Erasmus for All, EY2013, grundtvig, leonardo, llp, llpukecorys, transversal Leave a comment »The latest edition of edUKation is now available to download. edUKation is our quarterly newsletter containing updates from the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes.
In this edition
In issue 21 you can read about how Borders College scooped the International Award at the 2012 Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) ceremony for their links and partnerships developed through mobility projects. You can also read about:
- Enhancing skills and employability of UK Apprenticeships
- Erasmus for All: moving closer to the new programme
- 2013 European Year of Citizens
Download issue 21 of edUKation
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Ecorys supports Apprenticeships – part 2
Posted: April 18, 2013 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, Mobility, Uncategorized | Tags: Apprenticeships, Lifelong Learning Programme, llp, mobility, National Apprenticeship Service, vocational education Leave a comment »In this second part of our blog on supporting Apprenticeships, we look at how we engage with activities taking place in National Apprenticeship Week. As well as tweeting about our project news linked to the themes of week, our colleague Michele attended a key event in London:
I was lucky enough to be invited to the fourth International Conference hosted by the National Apprenticeship Service, which is one of the many events held to celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. And celebrate really is the right word for it! From the opening remarks, the conference instilled a great sense of pride amongst delegates for working with apprentices, and supporting people to reach their full potential.
Ecorys supports Apprenticeships – part 1
Posted: April 18, 2013 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, Mobility, Uncategorized | Tags: apprentices, international, Leonardo Mobility Leave a comment »Here at Ecorys, we support Apprenticeships in many different ways through our work on the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes.
In 2013, we have gone one step further and we have recently welcomed our first Apprentice, Tenisha Jeffers, into our Lifelong Learning Programme team! Tenisha is studying Business Administration at Birmingham Metropolitan college and has joined us for 12 months as an Assistant Administrator to the Leonardo team.
Delivering Apprenticeships: Pride, Growth and Choice
Posted: March 11, 2013 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, Mobility, Uncategorized | Tags: apprentices, leonardo, Leonardo Mobility, Lifelong Learning Programme, mobility Leave a comment »Pride: It’s day one of National Apprenticeship Week and we are proud to be supporting apprentices from across the country through the Lifelong Learning Programme!
Growth: This year’s National Apprenticeship Week celebrates a new era for apprentices, looking at how individuals develop through their apprenticeships and the impact this has on themselves, the employers and wider society. Read the rest of this entry »
Using ECVET in Leonardo Mobility
Posted: January 14, 2013 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo | Tags: Ecorys, ECVET, ECVET Experts, education, european commission, Leonardo Mobility, Lifelong Learning Programme, Partnerships, Transfer of Innovation, vocational education 1 Comment »You may have read our recent post about the free help and support available to organisations to understand ECVET (European Credit system for Vocational Education & Training). Last month eight organisations running Leonardo Mobility projects attended a free workshop in Birmingham, organised as part of ECVET Experts, to find out how they can recognise their learners’ achievements using ECVET principles.These are largely students involved in initial vocational training or work-based learning. Anyone involved in Leonardo Mobility can use ECVET principles in their projects. Read the rest of this entry »
From Leonardo Mobility to Young Chef of the Year
Posted: May 2, 2012 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo, Mobility 1 Comment »Cumbernauld College are experienced Leonardo Mobility promoters and have successfully run a series of different projects since 2008. Recently they submitted a case study to our Projects around the UK map which highlighted their WORKS (Work-Placement Opportunities for Receiving Knowledge and Skills) project which has run since 2009, the project has provided hundreds of students with the opportunity to experience working in another European country. An opportunity, that without the hard work of the College and Leonardo funding, would not be available to them. Read the rest of this entry »
National Apprenticeship Service Seminar: Apprenticeships, the International Context
Posted: February 22, 2012 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, Thematic Networking | Tags: 2013 Call, apprentices, Apprenticeships, BT, In Focus briefing papers, Leonardo Mobility, Morthyng Limited, National Apprenticeship Service Seminar, National Apprenticeship Week 2012, Pearson Work Based Learning, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, thematic networking, TNG 3 1 Comment »
Leonardo Mobility gives young apprentices valuable experience with world leading European employers
On 8 February I attended the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) Seminar comparing international models for apprenticeship schemes, which took place as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2012.
Despite my slightly bleary eyes, as I’d opted to travel to London from Birmingham on the day, I was glad I’d arrived bright and early as it gave me the chance to chat to plenty of people, from organisations such as BT and Pearson Work Based Learning, before the presentations began. On explaining that the Lifelong Learning Programme had been given the opportunity to run a workshop on the benefits of providing European placements to apprentices, I was met with genuine interest and enthusiasm – definitely a good start to the day!
Recommended reading – Campaign for Learning blog
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Apprentices, Lifelong Learning Programme | Tags: campaign for learning, cfl, For Learning blog, Mark Corney, recommended reading, youth unemployment Leave a comment »The Campaign for Learning (CfL) was set up to bang the drum for lifelong learning in the UK. They’ve just launched a new weekly policy blog, ‘For Learning’.
‘For Learning’ features ideas, reflections and comments on learning policy, in order to stimulate debate and discussion on associated policies and issues. Readers can comment on the articles and viewpoints posted.
Initial posts cover topics such as apprenticeships and youth unemployment from the perspective of Mark Corney, Policy Advisor to the Campaign for Learning.
You can also follow the blog on Twitter or subscribe to the RSS feed on the ‘For Learning’ home page.
Views expressed on the ‘For Learning’ blog are those of the CfL and/or contributing authors.
Please share your own recommended lifelong learning related blogs as comments below.
Leonardo gets behind National Apprenticeship Week 2012
Posted: February 10, 2012 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo, Thematic Networking | Tags: #NAW2012, David Cameron, DFE, In Focus briefing papers, National Apprenticeship Week 2012, TNG3, Wolf Review 2 Comments »The Leonardo team has been busy promoting the programme as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2012 (6-10 February) and my Leonardo colleague Michele Phizacklea will soon be posting an update about our involvement.
In the meantime, let me highlight how Leonardo ties in with apprenticeships, for those with an interest in this sector.
National Apprenticeship Week 2012
The benefits
Leonardo Mobility funding is perfect for training providers (colleges, employers etc) since it allows them to apply for grants to send apprentices on European work placements as part of their programme. The programme is a natural fit, since the apprenticeship model of ‘learning by doing’ is how Leonardo Mobility works too.
We’ve had plenty of success stories from happy apprentices, employers and training providers, which you can read about in our brochure, co-authored with the National Apprenticeship Service: European work placements for apprentices.
There is also a dedicated web page to give organisations an overview of what Leonardo offers.
Video interview: European Leonardo placements for apprentices
Posted: November 4, 2011 Filed under: Apprentices, Leonardo | Tags: apprentices, mobility Leave a comment »I recorded this video interview with John Perry at our Birmingham information day in July. Before his recent retirement, John ran Leonardo projects for Lancaster and Morecambe College for many years. I asked him to share his experience of working with local employers to organise European placements for apprentices.
For more on European opportunities for apprentices through the Leonardo programme, read our guide.
