This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Centre REgional pour le Développement local, la formation et l’Insertion des Jeunes

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 2 A non-profit making association created in 1983 by the French Ministry of Employment, the CREDIJ ensures the following missions:  Resources and support centre providing guidance, counselling and training activities for: ─ the APP Network (Individualised pedagogical workshops) in Normandie Region ─ the local units of the public Network for information and guidance about training and jobs ( PAIO Missions locales) ─ the training centres of Normandie Region.  Research and studies centre on youth integration and on evaluation of training centres.

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 3 Since 2000 the CREDIJ developed the following complementary activities:  Training design and production of training tools.  Training  tutors and trainers.  Studies and counselling activities in two main fields: ─ Youth employment in companies, ─ Evaluation of competences (mainly hospitality and building sector)  Studies, counselling and training related to Equal access for all to training and to job (implementation of non discriminating practices).

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 4 The CREDIJ gathers :  Experts  Consultants  University researchers Specialised in the field of :  Job analysis & human resources  Training design / training tools creation  Guidance  Evaluation of competences  European standards and certifications

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 5 Since 2000 the CREDIJ has participated to several European projects in the field of Vocational training with partners from diverse European countries in cooperation with the French Ministry of Education (GRETA Network): PREVIOUS PROJECTS in the ECVET–EQF thematic:  ECVET Connexion (participation to the countries survey)  EASCMF ( European Automotive Sector Competence Meta-Framework)  WAYS to Sustainability

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 6 PREVIOUS PROJECTS Projects related to the Building sector and sustainable development:  LdV COPILOTE (European profile / Tutor)  Equal TransFormations (Valorising jobs and competences)  LdV TrasFoBuilding (Skills evaluation)  LdV ProConstr (Jobs and skills evolution)  IEE TrainEnergy (New skills in energetic efficiency)

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 7 PREVIOUS PROJECTS Other European projects:  Equal PRELUDE (Valorising diversity at work)  LdV TEVAL (Trainers’ skills evaluation)  LdV QuAss (Quality assurance in training centres)  ESF EDGAR (Equality at work in the homecare services)  ESF PlastiEucam (EUCAM methodology for multicultural learning adapted to the plastics industry)  LdV SESAMO (Exploiting LdV projects HELEN & BEATRIC)

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 8 PREVIOUS PROJECTS LdV projects related to EQF  Predict  CarCareers  CarEasyVet  Vetas (Stakeholders’ Network - Automotive sector)

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 9 ONGOING LdV projects related to EQF:  BeTwin (Testing bridges ECVET / ECTS)  SQF – NQF (sectoral framework – national framework - EQF)  Matching Frames (linking qualifications  NQF / SQF / EQF)

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 10 New projects, starting (end 2010):  CeSaTra (safety training for trainers in the building sector)  Match (matching competences & job market requirements)  Meet (implementing new training approaches through business game)  PIT.agora (a new approach of mathematics)

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’ 11 Centre REgional pour le Développement local la formation et l’Insertion des Jeunes Head office: Immeuble KADRANCE - 48, rue La Bruyère – PARIS Tél. +33 (0) Contact persons: (president) CREDIJ –