Innovation in vocational training to receive 86 million euro boost

The EU is to provide 86 million euro to boost innovation in vocational training under the Leonardo da Vinci programme. The funding will be divided between 295 projects in 31 countries.
The batch of projects will focus on the following themes: developing new measures and instruments to present and compare qualifications and competences; developing vocational training opportunities; learning supported by information and communications technologies (ICT); developing training and learning materials to improve skills; developing e-learning training tools; and training teachers and trainers from schools, universities and companies. More ...