1. 1 Latvia Culture college International projects department Gita Senka, TSST final conference 3rd of September, 2010

2. 2 Development Latvia Culture college - one of the most experienced and rich in traditions colleges in Latvia, is offering modern cultural education according to the demands of labour market. LCC was founded in 1946 as Latvia School of Cultural Employees. According to the rapid changes in political situation, the reorganization was carried out in 1990 (Latvia Culture school) and some innovative curricula were developed and introduced relevant to the demands of the new economical situation and labour market. In 2003 finally we meet Latvia Culture college – complex of strong tradition and modern way of thinking, programmes and team.

3. 3 Location

4. 4 Programs (specialities) Culture managers in different fields: event directors, amateur theatre directors, culture tourism guides, dance group leaders, advertising managers, music managers, museum specialists, photographers, environmental design – full time/part time; 2,5 – 3 years Dance group leaders – full time; 2 years Culture tourism guides/Culture tourism organizers – full time; 2 years Library and information specialists – part time; 2,5 years

5. 5 International projects- implementation directions Development/improvement of educational programmes Student field practices Exchange of experience of academic staff Innovative cultural/ educational events PR, multiple effect projects Technology introduction projects

6. 6 Sources of financing EC programme Leonardo da Vinci EC programme SOCRATES EC programme ARION European Social Fund Programme Youth in Action TEMPUS Nordic Council of Ministers State Culture capital foundation

7. 7 Co-operation partners Educational institutions Companies NGO’s European partnership organisations Cultural institutions Countries: Greece, Italy, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Estonia, Bulgaria, France, Austria, Germany, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Denmark, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland,Turkey,Malta

8. 8 Project perspectives Improvement of infrastructure Development of new study programmes Improvement of training methods PR actions Society integration Role of culture management in development of cultural sector Environmental issues vs cultural actions