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Leonardo da Vinci

Thematic networks

Description

The aims of Leonardo da Vinci Networks are to strengthen the link between the various ‘actors’ involved in vocational training , to improve the quality, European dimension and visibility of activities or issues of common interest in the field of vocational and educational training.

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In particular the Leonardo da Vinci Thematic Networks aim at:

  • Assembling, distilling and building on European expertise and innovatory approaches
  • Improving the analysis and anticipation of skill requirements
  • Disseminating the network outputs and project results throughout the Union in the appropriate circles.

The objectives of Leonardo da Vinci Networks are:

  • Projects under this action should assist cooperation between VET actors, enterprises, economic sectors, social partners and training organisations on a sectoral basis
  • To identify the trends and skills requirements in this area and improve the anticipated benefit of vocational training programmes
  • Publish the results of work undertaken by such transnational networks through the relevant channels so as to promote greater innovation and transnational co-operation in vocational training.

The principles for the implementation of Leonardo da Vinci Networks are:

  • Carrying out a work programme on a given subject (this principle implies that the EU financial support is granted for the implementation of the work programme and related activities rather than for the existence of the network per se)
  • Ensuring that the activities of the network are not confined to their contractual period only (from the outset each network should foresee a strategy to allow its activities to be continued beyond the period financed by the EU)
  • The proposals should also include the provision, based on the initial results, for a widening of the network, accompanied by a plan for canvassing new potential partners.

    • The partnership must be multiplayer, i.e. involve a variety of players capable of contributing to the proposal’s objectives. Its members may include local authorities, chambers of commerce, trade organisations for employers and employees (social partners), companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and research and vocational training centres, including universities.

    Inclusion of political decision-makers, such as local and regional authorities, will ensure the durability of the partnership.

    This action is not designed exclusively for the establishment of new networks. Members of existing networks (in the field of VET) may wish to form new networks to work in complementary areas or to use their combined expertise in new areas.
Reference and applications: Call for proposals and LLP Guide 2012
Responsible entity Application to be sent to the Executive Agency
Who can benefit?

All those in vocational education and training, other than at tertiary level, as well as the institutions and organisations facilitating such education and training, such as:

  • Institutions or organisations providing learning opportunities in the fields covered by the Leonardo da Vinci sectoral programme;
  • Associations and representatives of those involved in vocational education and training, including trainees’, parents’ and teachers’ associations;
  • Enterprises, social partners and other representatives of working life, including chambers of commerce and other trade organisations;
  • Bodies providing guidance, counselling and information services relating to any aspect of lifelong learning;
  • Bodies responsible for systems and policies concerning any aspect of lifelong learning vocational education and training at local, regional and national level;
  • Research centres and bodies concerned with lifelong learning issues;
  • Organisation at tertiary level (higher education institutions) can participate in the projects, but the results should not target those attending vocational education and training at tertiary level
  • Non-profit organisations, voluntary bodies, NGOs

Note: This Action is open to partner organisation from countries not participating in the Lifelong Learning Programme. These cannot be the coordinating organisation. See Part I of this Guide (section 1C) and – for the detailed administrative arrangements on how such organisations can participate – the website of the Executive Agency
Who can apply? Co-ordinating organisation on behalf of the consortium.
Specific eligibility rules: Applications must be submitted by bodies which are legal entities.
Minimum number of Countries: 5
Minimum number of Partners: 5
Project duration:

Minimum 1 year - Maximum 3 years

Extension of the eligibility period by up to a maximum of 6 months on request for Multilateral Projects and Networks, Studies and Comparative Research, Accompanying measures is possible only in exceptional cases. Total Grant will not change.
Grant allocation (in €):

Maximum 200.000/year

Maximum Community Grant 75% of eligible costs

More info See the Lifelong Learning Programme Guide - Part IIb – Explanations on the Action
Last update: 25/08/2011  Print | Top of page