Webinar on overcoming obstacles in transnational VET mobilities for young people
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This webinar, organized by the ESF Community of Practice on Employment, Education and Skills (CoP EES) in collaboration with the ALMA network on 21 September 2023, brings together successful practices from the ERASMUS+ and ALMA (Aim, Learn, Master, Achieve) programmes. It focuses on organizing transnational mobilities for apprentices and young adults not in education, employment, or training (NEETs). Work-based learning has proven to be effective in helping NEETs re-enter education or employment and has been successful in reducing youth unemployment. While apprentices have different starting points, they also share experiences of barriers when it comes to placements abroad.
The webinar explores how to best utilize the opportunities for mobility from both ALMA and ERASMUS+ to promote transnational mobility in VET, emphasizing work-based learning. It aims to address challenges such as language barriers, cultural adjustments, and ensuring safety and well-being abroad. The event is relevant for individuals and organisations involved in international mobility for apprentices and NEETs, particularly those interested in initiating new mobility projects.
Jörg Markowitsch (3s) contributed to the success of the event by approaching and briefing the speakers, providing a background note and contributing to a recommendation paper. In addition, he moderated the event together with Agnė Buividavičiūtė (ESF CoP EES coordinator, ESFA).
Project: Webinar “Overcoming obstacles for young adults in work-based learning and internships abroad: Promising practices from ALMA and Erasmus+”
Contact: Jörg Markowitsch
Client: Community of Practice on Employment, Education and Skills
Duration: 09/2023
