1Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

Strengthening representative structures at national level

Key conclusions of the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network Peer Learning

Event in Vienna (April 2008)

4th – 5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

Peter Härtel, Austria

2Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

Short summary WP3

1. Rationale, Background

2. Preparation, procedure

3. Meeting Vienna

4. Outcomes, reflections

5. Further steps

3Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

ad 1. Rationale, background

• Aims and program of ELGPN

• Description WP3 in ELGPN proposal

• Former results and recommendationsResolution LLG. Joint Actions projects,

Expert group, reference tools…

• Draft Manual “Coming Together” CEDEFOP

• Decisions ELGPN Amsterdam, STG Paris

4Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

• The European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network aims …..to promote cooperation at Member State level on lifelong guidance and to propose appropriate structures and support mechanisms in implementing the priorities identified in the Resolution on Lifelong Guidance (2004).

• The main aim during the initial phase is to establish the network infrastructure and through the peer learning activities to identify in more details the areas of guidance where national developments can be enhanced by means of the ELGPN.

ad 1 Main Aims of the ELGPN

5Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

• One of the priorities in the Resolution of lifelong guidance relates to strengthening structures for policy and system development at national and regional levels.

• This work package builds on the work of the two previous Joint Action projects which have been assisting the development of National Guidance Fora[1] or other national co-ordination mechanisms.

ad 1 Main Aims of the WP3

6Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

ad 2 Preparation, procedure• 7 step concept

tasks before – during – after PLApresentated and decided in STG Paris

• Short list of questions(not a detailed questionnaire)

regarding toManual (key messages)

main interests of participating countries good practice NF/LLG

• Common survey – base for target and participant orientated program development

7Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

ad 3 Meeting Vienna I

Various formats for PLA - meeting

• Introduction Coord. ELGPN, WP3, Tony Watts, • PLA – working group Manual key messages• PLA – consultations hours• Topic focused interest groups• Personal draft Actions Plans• Personal PLA Diary• Common reflection Note Tony Watts

8Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

ad 3 Meeting Vienna II

Main discussion points

• Key messages Manualmost of them highly relevant for most of

thecountriesadditional issues: Funding, effectiveness

• Role of the forumdialogue – recognisedbottom up – top downinitiation – evolutiontradition of policy-making processes

9Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

Ad 4 Outcomes, reflections ISystem Coordination… should satisfy four requirements:1. It should involve, or at least be recognized

by, the government.2. Its membership should not be confined to

government departments but should include other key stakeholders.

3. It should embrace the fields of education and employment.

4. It should cover both guidance for young people and guidance for adults

10Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

Ad 4 Outcomes, reflections II

• These requirements should be also the perspective from the point of view ELGPN

• Common reflections

Reflection Note by Tony Watts (Thanks!Tony)

• Personal results:

Personal draft Action Plan(Video, DVD, documentation)

11Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

ad 5 Further Steps I• Individual – Action Plan

activities at personal, institutional andnational level

• ELGPN – WP3• WP3 should be a continuing theme within ELGPN work

program• Further PLA 2009/2010

further sharing of experienceregional and local forums, relationship to NFother coordination mechanismevaluation and reflectionsfour requirements for participation ELGPNCase studies

12Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

ad 5 Further Steps II

Additional remarks by the WP3 coordinator

• Topic focused PLA to special questions (smaller country group meetings)

• Virtual interaction between member countries (“co-mentoring”)

• Virtual discussion groups, led by a “virtual chair” to special interesting topics and processes

13Peer Learning Event on national Lifelong Guidance Policy Forums

4th-5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

With the support of the

Lifelong Learning Programme

of the European Union

Strengthening representative structures at national level

Key conclusions of the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network Peer Learning

Event in Vienna (April 2008)

4th – 5th of June 2008, Thessaloniki

Peter Härtel, Austria