lifelong learning programme information day. introduction
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Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day
INTRODUCTION
The MASS Project?
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
MASS Partnership
Angus College, Scotland
Adult Learning and Employment, SwedenRoc Aventus, Netherlands
Bureau Zuidema, Netherlands
Second Chance Schoolof Neapolis, Greece
Teacher Training CentreOf Bucharest, Romania
OUTLINE OF PROJECT
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
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
• Online and paper teaching resources
• Lesson plans
• Guides for tutors, trainers or teachers
• Website
Results, Outcomes & Impacts
MASS Website
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Grundtvig In-service Training Grant
• LdV Vetpro Mobility
• LdV Preparatory Visit Grant
• Grundtvig Partnership
Finding the Partners
Writing the Application
• Outsourced• Key experts within organisation• Partners• Guidance documents
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
BENEFITS
Benefits to the Participants
• Higher profile for organisation
• Staff morale and motivation
• Staff development• Funds to improve
services• Opportunity to see
Europe
Benefits continued
TIPS ON LLP PROJECT MANAGEMENT / INVOLVEMENT
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
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/
MASS Kick Off Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, November 2009
