Accessing Funding for Vocational Training - The Leonardo da Vinci Programme

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Overview

With a budget of €1.75bn, Leonardo is a key funder of vocational education & training.  It supports the development of skills and training, including work placements for trainees, workers and staff, as well as large scale European projects designed to discuss common issues or develop new training materials, courses or frameworks.  UK based organisations have an exciting opportunity to work with counterparts from across Europe.

Anyone involved in vocational education (formal, informal or non-formal) can take part in Leonardo, including learners, staff, volunteers and trainers from a wide variety of organisations.  The programme is open to all UK organisations involved in work-based education and training and can help employers to build a skilled workforce.  Projects offer a great opportunity for staff & learners to gain experience, as well as organisational benefits.

Deadlines for Applications

Please note the above events will only be relevant to organisations who are definitely intending to apply to Leonardo in Jan/Feb 2013, see deadlines below:

Large Scale Co-operation (Transfer of Innovation): 31 January 2013

Leonardo Mobility: 1 February 2013

Small Scale Co-operation (Partnerships): 21 February 2013

Content

The aim of this workshop is to familiarise organisations with the Leonardo programme and through a combination of group discussions, presentations and exercises, to raise delegates’ awareness of the broad range of possible activities and projects.  Using his experience as an assessor to the programme and former project manager, the facilitator will offer important tips on both bid writing and project design.

The workshop will explore the wide-ranging areas of interest covered by the Leonardo Programme, including placements and exchanges, partnerships, multilateral projects and thematic networks.   During the event, delegates will become more familiar with the types of activities that can be funded, looking at examples of previous projects, as well as how to identify and work with suitable European partners.

The workshop will help prepare delegates to meet the requirements of the final programme deadlines in January/Februay 2013 and will specifically cover: recognition of competencies (formal, informal and non-formal learning); vocational training effectiveness (quality assurance procedures); teacher training (curriculum development & pedagogical skills); and responding to labour market needs (working with businesses/social partners).

The event is particularly relevant to organisations interested in:

i) Recognition of Competencies (formal, informal and non-formal learning)

ii) Vocational Training Effectiveness (quality assurance procedures)

iii) Teacher Training (curriculum development and pedagogical skills)

iv) Responding to Labour Market Needs (working with businesses/social partners)

v) Working with Groups At Risk (NEET, migrants, low skilled, elderly, unemployed)

Delegate Feedback

'Excellent mix of information & practical guidance/case studies.'
Funding Manager, National Day Nurseries Association

'Very good value, information.'
Assistant Director, Bedford College

'Excellent - highly informative & practical.'
Business Development Manager, Dorset County Council

Who Should Attend?

Adult Education Providers, Registered Charities, Voluntary & Community Sector Organisations, Local Authorities, Learning Partnerships, Employer Organisations, Business Links and other Training Associations.

All European Funding Training Courses

NTRL deliver training on a large amount of European Funding issues, please follow the links below to view the overviews and scheduled dates for all our EU Funding related topics:

Accessing Funding for Adult Education (GRUNDTVIG)
Accessing Funding for Vocational Training - The Leonardo da Vinci Programme
ERDF Project Management including State Aid Rules
ESF Project Management including State Aid Rules
EU - Best Practice in Evaluation Techniques, including Exit and Sustainability Strategies
Funding for Youth Development through the Youth in Action Programme
Introduction to, Applying for and Planning ERDF or ESF Funded Projects
Management Systems & Record Keeping for ERDF Projects
Management Systems & Record Keeping for ESF Projects
Managing ERDF Finances
Monitoring & Auditing ERDF Projects
Monitoring & Auditing ESF Projects
Preparing for an Article 13 Progress & Verification Visit
Sources of EU Funding - for Education, Training, Community & Regeneration Projects
Transnational Projects - Management & Administration

Programme

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Facilitator

Our facilitators are all experts in their subject and have the real-world experience at a senior level to be able to offer best-practice advice.

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Venue and Travel

Venue details and travel information will be included in your confirmation email. If the venue has not been confirmed at the time of booking, then the information will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Booking & Confirmation

Bookings will only be accepted on receipt of full payment PRIOR to the event via cheque, BACS or credit card.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘National Training Resources Limited’.

All reservations will be confirmed by email within two days of receipt of your completed booking form and payment in full and will include venue details and times.

Please direct all conference queries to the Conference Team.
Tel:  0845 130 6152 or 01827 63919.
Fax:  01827 60836 or 01827 61428. 
Email: conferences@national-training.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Please read our full terms and conditions. Completion and return of the Booking Form constitutes a contract between yourselves and National Training Resources Limited.  Delegate cancellations/transfers are only accepted up to 3 weeks prior to the event and are subject to a small administration charge. Delegate substitutions can be made at any time.  We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event at any time.