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Although international alliances and international mobility systems are well developed at European level in some areas of education, the situation is quite different in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET), and to a much lesser extent in that of Dual VET (DVET). Thus, international partnerships and mobilities of students are still a rare phenomenon in Europe in VET and relatively uncommon among apprentices/trainees: the share of mobilities in VET is low in comparison to other mobility fields (e.g. higher education) and their mobility experiences vary significantly due to important differences between national educational systems, youth labour markets and socio-cultural schemes.Within this context, the doALLVET project (Strategic Alliances for Quality Dual VET and International Mobilities) aims to establish and reinforce strategic international partnerships so as to: a) improve awareness and knowledge of VET models between EU countries with different levels of development; and b) develop and reinforce international mobilities schemes among students, teachers and school management staff in strategic sectors (e.g. 4.0 industry, food industry, tourism and services), while focusing in the capacities of (D)VET and international mobilities to reinforce social inclusion.Thanks to the project, the participants will have the opportunity to: - Improve their knowledge about the different DVET systems existing across Europe, including the best practices to adopt in order to a better implementation and development of DVET schemes in their territories. To do so, partners have selected key criteria from the Recommendation on a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships that are currently important challenges they face: learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications; support for companies; flexible pathways and mobility; career guidance and awareness-raising; quality assurance and graduate tracking.- Set-up networks of contacts of public administrations, VET providers and companies at an international level, to stablish long-term alliances which will be the basis for increasing and consolidating the number of international mobilities in VET.In order to achieve this, the project will follow a peer-learning methodology based on 6 peer-learning activities, taking place in Castilla y León (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Lublin (Poland), Paderborn (Germany) and Savonlinna (Finland) and a final one in Castilla y León (Spain), aimed at providing a general understanding of the dual VET model of the regions participating in the project, as well as to visit key VET providers that can be part of international mobility strategic alliances. Their participants will be, on the one hand, staff members of the partners’ organisations, and on the other hand, representatives governmental departments with competences in the design and implementation of dual VET schemes; education centres/schools with dual VET studies and business organizations (employers’ associations, chambers of commerce, etc.) from the regions taking part in the consortium . By means of these activities, the following main results are expected: - The increase of the alliances for international mobilities in VET among public administrations, VET providers and companies.- The increase in the number of sectors engaged in DVET schemes, as well as taking part in international strategic alliances.- The increase in the number of students and staff (teachers and school management team) that enrol in international mobilities in VET.- The increase the number of students and staff that have a positive and quality experience in international mobilities in VET.- An improved connection of DVET and labour market demand at a local, regional and national level.It is expected that the results of the project will be consolidated and multiplied beyond its duration, as as consequence of the closer relationships created through the strategic partnership. This will lead to longer-term benefits at the European level:- Increasing the number of students and staff that take part in international mobilities between different regions and countries.- Improving the financial support and sustainability of international mobilities in DVET.- Improving the connection between DVET and the needs/demand of the labour market at local, regional and national level.- Standardising processes, protocols and tools for international mobilities, contributing to the set-up of homogeneous frameworks for the recognition of qualifications in VET.
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