Tools 4 Trainers to Empower NEETs Erasmus Project

Project Title

Tools 4 Trainers to Empower NEETs

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for adult education

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2016

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Labour market issues incl. career guidance / youth unemployment; ICT – new technologies – digital competences

Project Summary

The proposed project, T4TEMP created a new powerful tool, namely the e-Learning Toolkit which is addressed to Educators, Career Counselors, Youth Workers who deal with NEETs to upskill their competences in effective engagement methodologies. T4TEMP was aimed to increase participation of NEETs, into Labor market and Education by upskilling Educators, Career Counselors, Youth Workers. A secondary aim was to raise awareness of heterogeneity of the NEETs population across member states so that adaptation can accommodate diversity of NEET profile. The T4TEMP implemented the following objectives:iIdentified “International Comparison State of Art of Adult educators and target group of NEETs” and developed an on-line e-Learning Toolkit. The use of the specific tools enables Educators to allocate their time with each one of the people who are in need of their services in a more constructive and effective way, by mobilising internet technologies and in specific social media to allocate part of their work. (e-Learning Toolkit)- Developed and implemented targeted courses, which enabled them to understand, support and increase their skills in order to be competitive and supportive to NEETs. The objective of the project was to give the possibility to Educators and counselors for better and more targeted provision of services through the provision of tools available on social media as well. The main target groups of the project addressed were Adult Educators, VET Providers, Teachers, Career Counselors,etc who deal with NEETs whom they wish to upskill their competences, qualifications, approaches, in order to be able to be more competitive, professionals and provide the NEETs with better assistance and help them to come to employability or education so as to attain their career goals. Throughout the implementation and validation phase of the project the partners included members of this target group (training sessions, local national events, feedback etc.). The projects aimed to reach directly all the relevant stakeholders (Teachers, Career Counselors, VET trainers, etc) from the Organizations (Public and Private Authorities) and networks participating in the project, within Europe and beyond. Furthermore, other professionals in the private sector or in trade unions, who provide in-service training and development for teachers and young professionals, also benefited from the tools developed, as they improved their professional profiles and their roles in training sessions. The secondary target group included NEETs :- Students or trainees from (15 to 24) who were in the schools or in the training system, ending their compulsory education but being at risk of becoming NEETs- Persons who were not in the school- or in the training system (as well as unemployed persons) ranging from 15 to 29 years.It was expected that a total number of over 240 educators, counselors would be involved in core project activities, giving valuable feedback and information on the quality and usability of the project results. Local, national and international stakeholders were let known about the outcomes of the project and their importance in the role and tasks of enhance their qualification. The methodology and activities for implementing the project were simple: the project started with the formulation of an International Comparison State of Art of Adult educators and target group of NEETs (O1). This activity led to the design and development of the Targeted Training Courses for adult educators, who worked with the target group of NEETs (O2). In addition to the development of O2 , a e-Learning Toolkit (O3) was created based on all the aforementioned. The structure and method of delivery were defined by the partnership and the implementation phase included the evaluation of the pilot training course developed, so as to assess the effectiveness of the course. Each partner had to work on all outputs and deliver their results on schedule. Regular feedback on all activities was exchanged throughout the project, while six partner meetings were planned. The project coordinator made sure to resolve any issues arising via regular communication. Project sustainability was pursued through all available media (website, platform, social media, emailing lists, international/ national conferences). T4TEMP hoped to make an impact on contributing significantly in enhancing the opportunities for up-skilling of adult educators, both nationally and at EU level, as well as for other members of the target group. A common digital Toolkit template ensured that all professionals were evaluated in a common basis and that they pursue positions that they were qualified for, and could eventually lead to the reduction of low-qualified professionals.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 157365,66 Eur

Project Coordinator

Kuressaare Gümnaasium & Country: EE

Project Partners

• Lancaster and Morecambe College
• ISTITUTO FORMAZIONE OPERATORI AZIENDALI
• ASOCIACION CAZALLA-INTERCULTURAL
• ENOROS CONSULTING LIMITED
• Chatzi A. -Roupa E. O.E.