EASP

Location of the actions: Macedonia, UK, Poland, Croatia, Spain, Italy. Donors to the action:
European Union – ERASMUS +.Dates (from 01/11/2015 to 31/08/2018). Objectives and
results of the action:Objectives: To design, test and validate a new training programme and
EQF-aligned standards of competency framework for Vocational Mentors that support young
disadvantaged people into initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET) in Europe’s
Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs).
(i) Research, map and specify the critical factors across the partner I-VET systems, CCI
job entry routes, CCI sub-sector employment trends and the precise location, occupations and
qualifications that impact upon the CCI Vocational Mentor role, with a view to assessing and
outlining professional training and learning content needs;
(ii) Develop the specifications and standards for the Vocational Mentor in the CCIs (1) to
develop the professional standards, and (2) to improve the provision of methods and
approaches to address learners' individual needs and expectations, incorporating
considerations of ECVET;
(iii) Develop Vocational Mentor Curriculum, Learning and Tools: providing a blended
learning framework for Vocational Mentors who will engage in flexible online learning, and
participate in joint training events, including Webinars, interactive and participatory training
assignments, and virtual peer mentor 'teleplacements'.

(iv) Create an Open Source Learning Environment: to revolutionize Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) opportunities and resources for Vocational Mentors in the CCIs and
provide wide-ranging opportunities for shared learning experiences;
(v) Disseminate the results widely at local, national and EU levels and embed the products
and results within the practice of the partner organisations and their networks in sectoral
VET, including vocational and technical schools, further education colleges, and employers.