interim meeting/ vienna 18.04.2013 part 1 the status of the project implementation

INTERIM MEETING/ VIENNA 18.04.2013

PART 1

THE STATUS of the PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION


Project: FIRST STEP TO FIRST JOB – Innovative methods leading YOUTH to a solid careerVS/2012/0017

Activity 1. Project management1.1 Kick-off and project start (Romania, February 2013, 1 day)

PROPOSEDOrganiser: Applicant organisation (National Institute for Scientific

Research in the field of Labour and Social Protection - NISRLSP, under the coordination of the Romanian Ministry of Labour), in cooperation with OSB-AT

Participants: all partners (coordinators level). Content: The activity will consist in setting the internal procedures,

contracts, preparing the tender procedures, information in PROGRESS implementation and reimbursement procedures.




DEGREE OF FULFILLMENTStatus:

the proposed activity was entirely accomplished Implementation:The Kick –off meeting was organised and took place in Bucharest on

February 20, 2013The collaboration and communication procedures were established

and approved by all partners The sub-contracts between the coordinator and partners were

drafted and signed The procedures for reimbursement were established




PRODUCTS

P1. Cooperation procedure (including communication procedure)

P1. Cooperation procedure (including communication procedure)



Activity 1. Project management1.2 Project Interim Meeting (Austria, April 2013, 1 day)

PROPOSED

Organiser: OSB-AT in cooperation with Applicant organisation (NISRLSP-RO)

Participants: all partners (coordinators level). Content: The activity will consist in intermediary evaluation of

the project implementation, information on the activity’ status and preparation for final reporting duties, according to PROGRESS/European Commission requirements





the proposed activity was entirely accomplishedImplemented:

The partners’ meeting was organisedA report on progress in achieving project objectives was

developed, discussed and submitted for approvalThe costs of taken actions were assessedThe development




PRODUCTSP2. Interim report



Activity 2. Information campaign on innovative measures to ensure FIRST STEP TO FIRST JOB IN EUROPE (January-June 2013)

2.1 Information campaign preparation (Romania, February 2013, 1 day)

PROPOSEDOrganiser: OSB-AT. Participants: Communication experts from AT, IT, ES, RO and PT. Content: main messages and tools for information campaign –

exchange of views and agreement on main steps. Design the strategic approach and responsibilities.






the proposed activity was entirely accomplishedImplemented:





PRODUCTSP4. Visual identity




2.2 Information campaign implementation (February-June 2013)

PROPOSEDResponsible: OSB-AT. Contributors: Communication experts from IT, ES, RO and PTContent: The campaign will consist on creating the project identifications elements, design and

put into operation a webpage and an e-platform (also used as dissemination channel and network builder), 2 virtual newsletters, 100 posters, 2 video testimonials, 100 ball pens, 100 notebooks and 1 roll-up. The information campaign will promote the following information: a) about innovative methods to promote a smooth transition from education to work, particularly by securing direct work experiences through simulated enterprises concept, and best practice examples at European level and b) about the project, its objectives and main activities and Progress co-financing. The targeted group consists in decision makers and policy implementers, other stakeholders in the field of school-labour market transition (such as social partners, education institutions, NGOs). The hard materials will be disseminated during the planned events.






Implemented





PRODUCTSP6. 1 roll-upP8. An e-platform and project web-site in useP9. An International experts' network established


Activity 3. Networking and best practice exchange on innovative measures to facilitate first transition for youth from education to labour market

3.1. Workshop 1. “Innovative measures to facilitate first transition for youth from education to labour market – focus on Romania case and transferability analysis for other European countries” and study visit on simulated enterprises in an Romanian technical university (Romania, February 2013, two days)

PROPOSEDResponsible: UPG-RO, OSB-ATParticipants: All partners representatives and local stakeholders (decision makers and

policy implementers, other stakeholders in the field of school-labour market transition such as social partners, education institutions, business community NGOs from the partner’ country) – total participants ~ 25 persons

Content: know-how exchange on using innovative instruments for youth transition through career counselling, education and training provision effectively related to enterprise/business environment. Study visit on using simulated enterprises as tool for providing direct work experiences for students and for linking students' skills to labour market requirements.





the proposed activity was accomplishedImplemented: The workshop 1. took place in Bucharest on 21-22 February 2013 The workshop was attended by 28 participants, stakeholders in the field of education and labour

market such as decision makers and policy implementers in the field of employment and transition from school to work, social partners, business community, and NGOs from Romania

The purpose of the workshop was achieved, namely the exchange of information and know- how on using innovative methods for youth transition from school to work

Questionnaires on quality assessment were given to participants and their results were analysed and presented in an report

The study visit on simulated enterprise was organised on 21 February 2013 in Petroleum and Gas University from Ploiesti




PRODUCTS

P10. 1 workshops implemented in RomaniaP11 1 study visit in RomaniaP12. 1 reports of evaluation questionnaires for the workshop



3.2. Workshop 2. “Innovative measures to facilitate first transition for youth from education to labour market – focus on Portugal case and transferability analysis for other European countries” (Portugal, March 2013, 1 day)

PROPOSED

Responsible: PTParticipants: All partners representatives and local stakeholders (decision makers and

policy implementers, other stakeholders in the field of school-labour market transition such as social partners, education institutions, business community NGOs from the partner’ country) – total participants ~ 25 persons

Content: know-how exchange on using innovative instruments for youth transition through career counselling, education and training provision effectively related to labour market needs and enterprise/business environment.

Implementation: logistic arrangements for event (room, translation), agenda and invitation draft and dissemination, participation confirmation, etc.





the proposed activity was accomplishedImplemented:

The workshop 2 was organised in Lisbon , on 25 March 2013 The workshop was attended by 30 stakeholders in the field of education and labour

market such as decision makers and policy implementers in the field of employment and transition from school to work, social partners, business community and NGOs from Portugal

The purpose of the workshop was achieved namely the exchange of information and know how on using innovative methods for youth transition from school to work

Questionnaires on quality assessment were applied and their results were analysed and presented in report




PRODUCTS

P10. 1 workshop implemented in PortugalP12. 1 report of evaluation questionnaires



3.3. Workshop 3. “Innovative measures to facilitate first transition for youth from education to labour market – focus on Italy case and transferability analysis for other European countries” (Italy, March 2013, 1 day)

PROPOSED

Responsible: ITParticipants: All partners representatives and local stakeholders (decision makers

and policy implementers, other stakeholders in the field of school-labour market transition such as social partners, education institutions, business community NGOs from the partner’ country) – total participants ~ 25 persons

Content: know-how exchange on using innovative instruments for youth transition through career counselling, education and training provision effectively related to labour market needs and enterprise/business environment.






the proposed activity was accomplishedImplemented: The workshop 3 was organised in Milan, on 8 April 2013 The workshop was attended by 25 stakeholders in the field of education and labour market

such as decision makers and policy implementers in the field of employment and transition from school to work, social partners, business community and NGOs from Italy

The purpose of the workshop was realised, namely the exchange of information and know- how on using innovative methods for youth transition from school to work

Questionnaires on quality assessment were applied and their results were analysed and presented in report




PRODUCTS

P10. 1 workshop implemented in ItalyP12. 1 report of evaluation questionnaires for the workshop



3.4 Workshop 4. “Innovative measures to facilitate first transition for youth from education to labour market – focus on Austria case and transferability analysis for other European countries” and study visit on simulated enterprises in an Austrian business college (Austria, April 2013, two days)

PROPOSEDResponsible: OSB-ATParticipants: All partners representatives and local stakeholders (decision makers and policy

implementers, other stakeholders in the field of school-labour market transition such as social partners, education institutions, business community NGOs from the partner’ country) – total participants ~ 25 persons

Content: know-how exchange on using innovative instruments for youth transition through career counselling, education and training provision effectively related to enterprise/business environment. Study visit on using simulated enterprises as tool for providing direct work experiences for students and for linking students’ skills to labour market requirements.






the proposed activity was accomplished Implemented: The workshop 4 was organised in Vienna on 17 April 2013 The workshop was attended by 25 stakeholders in the field of education and labour market such as

decision makers and policy implementers in the field of employment and transition from school to work, social partners, business community and NGOs from Austria

The purpose of the workshop was realised respectively the exchange of information and know how on using innovative methods for youth transition from school to work

Questionnaires on quality assessment were applied and their results were analysed and presented in an report

The study visit on simulated enterprise was held on 16 April 2013 in Vienna




PRODUCTS

P10. 1 workshop implemented in AustriaP11 1 study visit in AustriaP12. 1 report of evaluation questionnaires for the workshop


Activity 4. Study on the impact of innovative measures on the youth insertion and mobility on the labour market at European level

4.1 Study drafting and finalisation

PROPOSEDResponsible: Applicant organisation (NISRLSP)Contributors: NISRLSP researchersContent: The study will focus on the impact of innovative measures on the youth

insertion and mobility on the labour market at European level taking into account the demographic and economic perspectives and the conclusions drawn from the workshops and study visits previously organised. A particular attention shall be grant to the innovative concept of simulated enterprises used within tertiary education organisations in Europe (e.g. Austria, Romania) as step in stone for students’ entering on the labour market. The study will support formulation and dissemination of recommendations on design and implementation of innovative measures to support education – labour market first transition in case of youth and avoidance of skills mismatch and promotion of efficient use of human resources.


Activity 4. Study on the impact of innovative measures on the youth insertion and mobility on the labour market at European level

4.1 Study drafting and finalisation


the activity is in progressImplemented: The structure by chapters of the study was developed, discussed and approved An inventory of the main innovative methods for youth transitioning from school to

work was developed and completed, by all partners in the project Information relating to the economic and social perspective, demographic, education

and employment situation, focusing especially on young people, were collected The simulated enterprise concept was presented, along with implemented case studies

in Austria and Romania A questionnaire was created to be conducted on stakeholders, in order to identify

innovative methods for youth transition from school to work


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interim meeting/ vienna 18.04.2013 part 1 the status of the project implementation

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