Leonardo da Vinci Programme 2007-2013

Information

The Leonardo da Vinci programme is aimed at:

• People learning in all forms of vocational education and training except at third level
• People in the labour market
• Institutions or organisations providing learning opportunities in the fields covered by the Leonardo da Vinci programme
• Teachers, trainers and other staff within those institutions or organisations
• Associations and representatives of those involved in vocational education and training, 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
• People and bodies responsible for systems and policies concerning any aspect of vocational education and training at local, regional and national level
• Research centres and bodies concerned with lifelong learning issues
• Higher education institutions
• Non-profit organisations, voluntary bodies, NGOs

The main specific aims of the programme are to:

• Improve the mobility of people involved in initial vocational education and training and in continuing training,
• Facilitate the development of innovative practices in the field of vocational education and training other than at third level
• Improve the transparency and recognition of qualifications and competences, including those acquired through non-formal and informal learning
• Encourage the learning of modern foreign languages

In choosing projects to take part in the programme, priority may be given to those which support people with disabilities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds.