Leonardo da Vinci programme
The Leonardo da Vinci programme links policy to practice in the field of vocational education and training (VET). Projects range from those giving individuals the chance to improve their competences, knowledge and skills through a period abroad, to Europe-wide co-operation between training organisations.
Part of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme, the programme funds a wide range of actions, notably cross-border mobility initiatives; co-operation projects to develop and spread innovation; and thematic networks. The potential beneficiaries are similarly wide – from trainees in initial vocational training, to people already in the labour market, as well as VET professionals and private or public organisations active in this field.
Leonardo da Vinci enables VET organisations to work with European partners, exchange best practices, increasing the expertise of their staff and respond to the teaching and learning needs of people. It therefore supports efforts to make vocational education more attractive to young people. By helping European citizens to acquire new skills, knowledge and qualifications, the programme also aims to bolster the competitiveness of the European labour market.
Innovation projects have always been at the core of the Leonardo da Vinci programme. They aim to improve the quality of training systems through the development and transfer of innovative policies, contents, methods and procedures within vocational education and training.
Landsskrifstofa Leonardó: http://www.lme.is/page/leonardo
Mobility - Sjúkraliðanemar
The Health school has participated in a mobility programme. Students from the Nursing Department go for vocational training to Denmark and Danish students come to Iceland for vocational training in exchange.
A new project started June 1st 2009 and ends May 31st 2011. Five students will participate in the project and seek vocational training in Denmark.
Project leader: Inga Lúthersdóttir, teacher at the Nursing Department
(Last updated 31.5.2011)