Project APPLE “Agricultural Practice and Practical Learning in Europe”- 0117
Project goal
The objective of APPLE Project is to train 20 VET Students and 6 staff members (Teachers) from 5 agricultural schools in Macedonia in introducing of entrepreneurial skills in the agricultural sector. The action will be applied through training, engagement in work-in situation (on farm, company), study tour and visiting schools and innovative companies in the selected countries (Portugal and Italy). The objective of the project is to meet the main needs of students to enhance their employability and improve the prospects of their future careers, increase their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship and to increase motivation to participate in the future (formal / informal) education or training after the mobility of two weeks abroad.
Duration of the project
June 2016- May 2017
Region
Macedonia
Target group
Twenty VET Students from 5 agricultural schools in Macedonia;
Six staff members (teachers) from selected agricultural schools in Macedonia
Short description
Activities before the mobility (mainly organized by the Nacional VET Consortium and the Coordinator of the Consortium – FACE). This includes actions such: Selection of the participants and accompany persons; Preparation and signing the agreements, the on-line linguistic support; organizing international transport; Preparation of detailed program of activities;
Actions during the mobility (mainly organized by the host organization) include: Implementation of the learning program; Accommodation and food for the participants; Local transport; Cultural and study visits.
Actions after the mobility (mainly conducted by the members of the National VET Consortium and learners) include: recognition of the learning outcomes; reporting; dissemination of project results; monitoring and evaluation.
Donor
European Commission (Erasmus+ Program)
Partner organizations
National Agency for European Educational Programs and Mobility
Project So-VET - “Social entrepreneurship as an alternative for young unemployed”- 0217
Project goal
The main objective of the project is to upgrade and enhance VET in terms of social entrepreneurship to provide more effective and efficient courses in the subject and to increase the participation and activation of youth in terms of social entrepreneurship, thus decreasing the level of dormancy that exists among NEETs and decreasing the level of unemployment.
Duration of the project
September 2016- August 2018
Region
Macedonia
Target group
NEETs and/or young unemployed;
VET providers and trainers;
Public authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
Short description
The project consists of a number of main outputs and activities, each focused on key activities and actions of the project that are necessary for the most qualitative and efficient materialization of the project and fulfillment of its objectives. The following main outputs and activities will be implemented:
Needs analysis: the needs analysis report will be developed to determine the existing situation with regards to vocational education and training in the field of social entrepreneurship and determine the needs of NEETs.
Curriculum for NEETs to identify, develop and enhance their social entrepreneurship skills through vocational education and training.
Guidelines for the integration of the curriculum in VET systems: The guidelines will include an overview of the project, the results of the testing experience, and a common set of recommendations for the successful implementation of program in real training environments.
E-Learning platform will enable the materialization of on line open courses for VET trainers.
Donor
European Commission (Erasmus+ Program)
Partner organizations
National Agency for European Educational Programs and Mobility
