Leonardo Programme (2000 - 2006).
This programme shall be implemented over the period starting on 1 January 2000 and ending on 31 December 2006.
Under the establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme 'Leonardo da Vinci'.
This programme aims at developing the quality, innovation and European dimension in vocational training systems and practices, through transnational cooperation. The objectives of the programme shall be to:
- improve the skills and competences of people, especially young people, in initial vocational training at all levels; this may be achieved inter alia through worklinked vocational training and apprenticeship with a view to promoting employability and facilitating vocational integration and reintegration;
- improve the quality of, and access to, continuing vocational training and the life-long acquisition of skills and competences with a view to increasing and developing adaptability, particularly in order to consolidate technological and organisational change; shall e available for the promotion and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in vocational training;
- promote and reinforce the contribution of vocational training to the process of innovation, with a view to improving competitiveness and entrepreneurship, also in view of new employment possibilities; special attention shall be paid in this respect to fostering cooperation between vocational training institutions, including universities, and undertakings, particularly SMEs.
Leonardo da Vinci provides funding for six types of project, or "Measure":
- Mobility
- Pilot Projects
- Language Competences
- Transnational Networks
- Reference Materials
- Joint Actions
Access to this programme shall be open to all public and/or private bodies and institutions involved in vocational training and, in particular:
- vocational training establishments, centres and bodies at all levels, including universities;
- research centres and bodies;
- undertakings, particularly SMEs and the craft industry, or public or private sector establishments,including those involved in vocational training;
- trade organisations, including chambers of commerce, etc.;
- social partners;
- local and regional bodies and organisations;
- non profit making organisations, voluntary bodies and NG0s.
The financial reference amount for the implementation of this programme for the period 2000 to 2006 shall be EUR 1,150 million.
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