1. Leonardo da Vinci VET projects in Hungary Csenge TÓTH Tempus Public Foundation National Agency of the Lifelong Learning Programme

2. LLP programme Leonardo da Vinci sub- programme Specific objectives 1.To support participants in training and further training activities in the acquisition and the use of knowledge… 2.To support improvements in quality and innovation in vocational education and training systems… 3. To enhance the attractiveness of vocational education and training and mobility…

3. Leonardo da Vinci Action types: Transfer of innovation Mobility Partnerships Preparatory Visits

4. Leonardo budget in Hungary 2012 6,9 M € Transfer of innovation: ~ 2 million € Mobility: ~ 4,4 million € Partnerships: ~ 0,5 million € Preparatory Visits: 40-50 000 €

5. Leonardo mobility Target groups: 1.Initial Vocational Training 2.People in the Labour Market 3.VET Professionals

6. Leonardo mobility Activities: 1.Transnational placements in enterprises or in training institutions 2.Placements and exchanges aimed at the further professional development of trainers and VET professionals Number of outgoing persons in Hungary: around 2000 person / year Most „popular” hosting countries: DE, FR, FI, ES, UK, SE, RO

7. Leonardo mobility Student placements Students in initial vocational training 70 % of all outgoing persons in this project type Catering and tourism, agriculture, construction, technical fields… etc. Higher budget rates for disadvantaged students or students with special needs Preparation of students Accompanying persons

8. Examples visiting of education expert colleagues to study: equal opportunity programs, different methodologies, investigating the situation of education and training of students with special needs gaining experiences in dual system, on-the-job training etc. cooperations in the area of transparency of VET systems (EQF, Europass etc.) Leonardo mobility Placements and exchanges for VET professionals (teachers, trainers..)

9. Leonardo partnerships Cooperation activities between organisations working in the field of vocational education and training Themes of mutual interest, learning from each other Project work, partner meetings in the participating countries Possibility to involve trainees, students Hungary: around 500 mobilities / year Products: conference, webpage, study, training material, film, DVD etc.

10. Leonardo partnerships Examples for results and impacts generating future projects and international networking new methodologies studied abroad teachers: great impact on one’s commitment in the teaching profession newcomers acquire knowledge about international mobility, project management developing VET quality VET institutions + „World of work”

11. Leonardo projects in the strategy of the Krúdy School More than 15 years experience in Leonardo mobility (students and teachers) More than 30 projects Mobility Certificate in 2009 International Cooperation Quality Award Long-term commitment in international projects Recognition > Europass Mobility Larger-scale professional cooperations > Leonardo partnerships project (coordinating institution)

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