1. Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day

2. INTRODUCTION

3. The MASS Project?

4. What is the MASS Project? A consortium brought together to pilot an innovative methodology in measuring soft skills to a variety of different countries, contexts and target groups

5. MASS Partnership Angus College, Scotland Adult Learning and Employment, Sweden Roc Aventus, Netherlands Bureau Zuidema, Netherlands Second Chance School of Neapolis, Greece Teacher Training Centre Of Bucharest, Romania

6. OUTLINE OF PROJECT

7. Why we applied to LLP Faith in product Positive feedback Response from EU visitors To share To learn more To improve product To satisfy professional curiosity

8. Main Objectives & Activities Shares methodology devised at Angus College to promote soft skills development with More Choices More Chances/NEET group 6 partnership meetings with themed workshops Dissemination event in Brussels

9. Online and paper teaching resources Lesson plans Guides for tutors, trainers or teachers Website Results, Outcomes & Impacts

10. MASS Website

11. APPLICATION PROCESS

12. Grundtvig In-service Training Grant LdV Vetpro Mobility LdV Preparatory Visit Grant Grundtvig Partnership Finding the Partners

13. Writing the Application Outsourced Key experts within organisation Partners Guidance documents

14. Tips on Writing Start early... very early Map everything out Search for other similar projects Identify “innovation out” and “innovation in” Involve partners in research Give partners a suggested budget to start Allow time for financial tables

15. BENEFITS

16. Benefits to the Participants Higher profile for organisation Staff morale and motivation Staff development Funds to improve services Opportunity to see Europe

17. Benefits continued

18. TIPS ON LLP PROJECT MANAGEMENT / INVOLVEMENT

19. Tips for Working with Ecotec Attend start up events Get to know your manager Ask about anything and everything UK rules apply in all decisions

20. Tips for Project Management Include adequate time for financial management Finance manager to meet partners Be prepared to be a negotiator and diplomat Get your website done quickly http://www.mass-project.org/

21. MASS Kick Off Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, November 2009

22. To find out more... www.mass-project.org www.mass-project.org iverene.bromfield@angus.ac.uk