Leonardo da Vinci (European Union programme)
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In the European Union
, the Leonardo da Vinci programme is a programme to encourage learners and trainees in vocational education
and training
(VET) to move between European countries in the course of their studies.
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, the Leonardo da Vinci programme is a programme to encourage learners and trainees in vocational education
Vocational education
Vocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation...
and training
Training
The term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of...
(VET) to move between European countries in the course of their studies.
Examples
- MarTEL (Maritime Tests of English Language)MarTEL (Maritime Tests of English Language)MarTEL is a standardised test of maritime English language proficiency, through an interactive online learning platform. It was created under the European Union's, Leonardo da Vinci funding stream, in combination with the Lifelong Learning Programme, and was established in 2007.MarTEL has three...
is an example of a successful European Union programme that is running at present.