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May 24, 2022

The journey of our Erasmus+ KA3 project has come to an end. This feels almost a bit unrealistic after 2,5 years of hard work since November 2019. Our Network of Networks was quite informal when we started our adventure. The project has strengthened our network and has made it more sustainable towards the future.   We are...

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May 24, 2022

Part of the VET leaders conference organised in Brussels by Network of Networks, the learning café consisted of 10 tables to deal with 5 topics of extreme relevance for vocational education:  Inclusion and excellence  Internationalisation Sustainability and digitalisation Lifelong learning and the future of Network of Networks  In approximately 2 hours, VET leaders had the chance to go through each of...

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May 24, 2022

Following research carried out by the Network of Networks Erasmus+ Project, 5 thematic working groups have been established to: share best practice; network with colleagues across the EU; and create new project proposals to further enhance the quality of VET provision within the Network.  The 5 working groups are:  Entrepreneurship Sustainable Development Innovation  Work-based Learning Internationalisation  The Internationalisation working group, consisting...

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May 24, 2022

During the recent VET Leaders’ Conference a Fish Bowl Session was held to discuss implications of the Osnabruck Declaration Objectives on VET institutions.  Objective 1 – Resilience and excellence through quality, inclusive and flexible VET:  Good relationships with students, staff and industry are important to build resilience in colleges.    Understanding current and future business partner needs, through technology...

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May 24, 2022

The workshop provided a good platform for discussion and for collaborative learning, mutual reflection and exchanging of ideas for the future.   Many ideas have been proposed to help improve our practices and to strengthen our network.   Here are some of the suggestions which the Network of Networks’ Steering Committee are considering implementing:  Ensure equal distribution of work...

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February 23, 2022

EduExcellence Oy, a Finnish global education service provider company, and the Kenyan government together with Skill Dove Ltd., have agreed on the delivery of on-demand degree and VET programmes provided by two universities of applied sciences, Laurea and Metropolia, and Jyväskylä Educational Consortium Gradia. The deal, biggest of its’ kind in Finnish history, covers the...

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KA3 project updates, Network of Networks, VET leaders, VET leaders conference
February 18, 2022

Less than 2 months for the international conference of VET leaders from colleges in Network of Networks. Last December, we launched a questionnaire to collect feedback from them and tailor the event according to their interest. 45 VET leaders, from 23 VET schools in NoN have answered, and these are some of the main results: -...

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Northern Ireland Colleges
February 16, 2022

A collaboration between North West Regional College and St. Petersburg College (Florida) kicked off with a 2-day virtual conference in November 2020, with experts from both sides of the Atlantic talking to students/staff and members of the public about: Current Mental Health Policies and StrategiesA day in the life of a Social WorkerA day in the...

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Northern Ireland Colleges
February 16, 2022

Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week (7-11 February), led by the Department for the Economy, highlighted the important role played by apprenticeships across Northern Ireland by bringing together partners including local councils, employers, universities, further education colleges. A week-long programme of in-person and virtual events and activities raised the profile of apprenticeships, highlighted the benefits of becoming an...

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Colleges of Scotland, projects in the network
January 17, 2022

As part of City of Glasgow College’s International Maritime Hub during COP26, the college featured a City Innovation exhibition at our Riverside campus from 1 to 12 November 2021. Coordinated by the Scottish Institute of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange, the event provided an opportunity to find out more about the key initiatives and projects that support...

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