This presentation was delivered by UK National Agency senior project manager, Sonia Shakir, during the employability workshop of the December 2015 Learning Networks event held in Cardiff.

1. Erasmus+
Learning Networks
Employability
Sonia Shakir
3 December 2015

2. What is this theme all about?
• The Employability theme is about providing participants with
qualifications, skills and competences that improve their
employability.
Why is this theme relevant to Erasmus+?
• According to the Programme Guide, the Erasmus+ Programme
aims to contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy and the
Education and Training 2020 (ET 2020) strategic framework .
Employability Theme

3. This theme aims to enable projects supporting or interested in
employability to:
• Discuss how Erasmus+ programme can support projects
• Review the provisions in the new programme
• Share good practice
• Form a network of peers to exchange information
Employability Theme (2)

4. • Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET)
• Hosting Staff Mobility
Programme Guide Updates

5. • KA1 VET is a Priority Area for 2016
• Working with National Authority (Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills) to target apprentices and broaden the base
of colleges participating in the programme
National Agency Updates

6. Any questions?
Thank you!

7. Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport.
The Erasmus+ UK National Agency is a partnership between the British Council and Ecorys UK.
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