LIFE LONG LEARNING WEEK - 2016 10-13 OCTOBER 2016 BRUSSELS INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
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LIFE
LONG
LEARNING
WEEK
2016
10-13 OCTOBER 2016
BRUSSELS
INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT
INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE
VNFIL
CITIZENSHIP
PROGRAMME
LLL
Week
ERASMUS+
2016
Introduction
LEARNING MOBILITY by The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) will be
BRIKENA holding its 6th Lifelong Learning Week (LLLWeek)
The LLLWeek2016
The Lifelong Learning Week 2016 will tackle
XHOMAQI from 10th October to 13th October 2016 in Brussels, key challenges that have impacted educational
LLLPlatform this year in partnership with the European Youth policies and actors in the current months such
PARIS DECLARATION Director Forum. The LLLWeek has over time become a
milestone in the European education agenda,
as the impact of the economic and social crisis,
the migration flow, the terrorist attacks, and the
thanks to the support of civil society actors and growth of far right movements. The LLL Week will
of Members of the European Parliament. The idea be organised around three main strands:
RETHINKING EDUCATION is to bring together learners and educators, field
workers and policy-makers, thinkers and political
representatives and give them the opportunity to
• Learning to live together
• 21st Century Skills
• Flexible learning pathways
discuss today’s greatest educational challenges.
Partnering with the European Youth
Why a lifelong learning week? Forum
INCLUSION & INTEGRATION Lifelong learning covers education and training
across all ages and in all areas of life. It shall enable
Building on the long-standing partnership
between the Lifelong Learning Platform and the
citizen’s emancipation and full participation in European Youth Forum, and on the successful
HIGHER EDUCATION society in its civic, political, social and economic
dimensions. A humanistic and holistic approach
experience of the European Youth Forum’s
previous editions of the “Education Week”, this
of learning, from the cradle to the grave, is of year the LLLWeek will be run in partnership with
continued relevance in today’s world and a viable the European Youth Forum.
INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES foundation for the rethinking of education. The
Lifelong Learning Week aims to raise awareness
on the fact that lifelong learning answers many
The LLLWeek2016 is also supported by the Youth
Intergroup and the Lifelong Learning Interest
Group.
EUROPE
challenges of modern societies. Fostering
a comprehensive approach to education is Celebrating creative and inclusive
especially important when it comes to building initiatives in lifelong learning with the
learning societies, by making sure that our citizens LLLAwards
are fully equipped with the competences they
EDUCATION & TRAINING 2020 need in the 21st Century. The paradigm shift to
lifelong learning means recognising that learning
is taking place in various contexts - be it formal,
In 2016 the Lifelong Learning Platform launches
a new Lifelong Learning Award to celebrate
creative and inclusive practices during its Lifelong
non-formal and informal. It implies changing the Learning Week. The aim of the Lifelong Learning
Award is to give visibility to innovative practices
ways we teach and learn, the ways we assess
taking place all over Europe in order to attract
learning and the ways we work and live together. public attention on lifelong learning as well as to
inspire new practices and policies. A ceremony
will take place during the opening reception of
The LLLWeek2016 is organised by the LLLPlatform in partnership with the European Youth Forum and with the the LLL Week celebrating the 3 winners while the
financial support of the European Union. 10 best practices will be exhibited in the European
Parliament.
LLLWeek2016
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Collaboration between Civil Society Organisations such as the Lifelong Learning Platform
and the European Youth Forum and the European Parliament is crucial in order to boost
innovation in policy-making and vitality of the public debate in the education field. Our
Learning to live together by
DAVID LOPEZ
LLLPlatform President
changing world needs flexible solutions and an inclusive perspective: education is not
just a matter of employment, yet it covers active citizenship, human capital development
and social inclusion. We must stand for a comprehensive acknowledgement and a strong
improvement of all sectors of formal, non-formal and informal learning.
The Lifelong Learning Platform and the European Youth Forum wish to turn ALLAN PÄLL Every learner should be the focal point of any learning paths, even more if he or she is
the spotlight on what brings them together and what makes education one YFJ Secretary General part of marginalised and/or vulnerable groups: basic skills such as digital and language
of the most powerful tools we possess to build the inclusive societies that ones should be accessible and promoted at every stage of life. We must improve, at every
are the basis for a united Europe. level, validation mechanisms and recognition for non-formal and informal learning, as well
as mechanisms to support the mobility of learners. We should look at new technologies as
The Lifelong Learning Week 2016 will invite participants to discuss key challenges for a tool to better recognise the role of teachers and trainers and to improve their continuous
educational policies, namely the impact of the economic and social crisis, migration learning itself, as well as to develop new learning strategies and to better reach marginalised
flows or terrorist attacks and the growth of far right movements. The LLL Week will be individuals.
organised around three main strands: Learning to live together, 21st Century Skills and A lot of work has to be done; with the Europe2020 Strategy we took the right direction. This
Flexible learning pathways. is why I am particularly proud to be a supporter and to host the sixth Lifelong Learning Week
Learning to live together (LLLWeek), in partnership with the LLLPlatform, the European Youth Forum and many MEPs.
A series of worrying phenomena in Europe in the recent past clearly indicate that The New Skills Agenda, recognition of study abroad, promotion of refugees’ competences
Europe is facing serious challenges in managing diversity. Only an equitable society of in inclusive education systems, active citizenship among youngsters, Erasmus+ Programme
engaged citizens can be resilient to such threats. The transformative power of education revision will be addressed as pivotal topics and will constitute major challenges for policy
has a major role to play in building inclusive learning societies and in fostering civic shapers in the future.
“
and social participation, as it is a preferred vehicle for creating awareness, knowledge
and understanding of (European) common values. How can education in all settings
(formal, non-formal and informal) contribute to a better “living together” in Europe?
In 2015, the Lifelong Learning Week addressed the issue of by
Flexible learning pathways citizenship. In 2016, we wish to continue and further explore BRANDO BENIFEI
In more and more complex societies, individuals go through several transitions in this fundamental concept, which carries the consequences of
their lives. The challenge is that not everyone has the capacity and means to build
Member of the
the strikes against democracy, social cohesion and solidarity in
their learning pathway in a way that will support their professional and personal Europe and the world these last months. European Parliament
development. Opening educational institutions to non-formal and informal learning, S&D, Italy
for instance, is a way forward (e.g. validation mechanisms). It is about developing an The European Youth Forum and the Lifelong Learning Platform Chair of the
offer that is adapted to the needs of learners while being accessible to those who have been cooperating since 2013 on various projects. In LLLWeek2016
2016, we decided to co-organise the Lifelong Learning Week.
would benefit the most from it.
Both organisations understand that social cohesion, inclusive
21st Century Skills approaches and daily and genuine “living together” are
What do people need to learn in order to become active citizens, to be socially included indispensable in creating a society of peace and of free citizens,
and have access to a good job? More and more emphasis is being put on the need for who are mindful of their role in society and of their future. At all
learners to acquire a set of “life skills” in order to be fulfilled citizens and workers. levels, we perceive a natural convergence of goals and actions
Social, civic and intercultural competences are particularly relevant for learning how to between education and youth organisations. Indeed, how
live together and further consolidating social cohesion. These competences are also would it be possible to speak and act in the field of education
strongly valued by employers on the labour market. Their acquisition and assessment, without including youth organisations? Young people are the
thanks to the reinforced use of active pedagogies, is a milestone in building inclusive citizens of today, and of tomorrow. Their views and positions
and efficient learning systems. are indispensable, as are those of other citizens, to change
education and transform it into a tool for social, cultural and
economic cohesion.
In this common endeavour, we do not wish to just have a
common minimum understanding. We wish take into account
the position and the words of every organisation and every
participant present at the LLLWeek. Together, we want to
explore the learning pathways which will become the roadmap
of a 21st Century education that will allow us to live better
together in an inclusive, tolerant and united Europe.
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PROGRAMME
LLL
Week
2016
Monday 10 October CELEBRATING CREATIVE AND INCLUSIVE INITIATIVES IN LIFELONG LEARNING
The LLLAwards aim to celebrate outstanding The Award is not limited to a particular sector,
initiatives in favour of pushing lifelong learning policy since the Platform believes lifelong learning covers
REFORMING ERASMUS+ forward, building inclusive societies and making education and training across all ages and in all areas
BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS, lifelong learning a reality for all. of life be it formal, non-formal or informal and shall
enable citizens’ emancipation as a framework for
CIVIL SOCIETY NEEDS AND POLITICAL WILL The Award celebrates educational practices from all
personal development and well-being and citizens’
over Europe that can demonstrate the use of creative
full participation in society in its civic, social and
and inclusive learning methods with outstanding
economic dimensions.
11.15-13.15 Without a doubt, the Erasmus+ programme is perceived among stakeholders as one of results and the potential to be replicated and/or of
European Parliament the success story of the European construction process. Indeed, it is a unique funding inspiring others.
Room JAN 6Q1 opportunity and a great step forward to modernise education, training, youth and
sport policies, to share good practices and foster innovation at all levels. Nonetheless,
Organised by the the programme’s beneficiaries have raised a certain number of issues in the LLL-P 2016
Erasmus+ Coalition led Erasmus+ Survey that could be rethought. The current Erasmus+ mid-term evaluation is 3 WINNERS 10 INSPIRING PRACTICES
by the LLLPlatform and therefore a great opportunity to improve the effectiveness of the programme’s actions
the European Youth and enhance its European added value. The Erasmus+ Coalition has prepared a number 1. Fare Football People Action Weeks
Forum of recommendations in the prospect of the European Parliament’s upcoming Report on The Award was divided between 3 Awards and 10 2. Support Group Network
Implementation of Erasmus+ and the general Erasmus+ mid-term evaluation prepared by nominations in the category “Inspiring Practices”.
Chaired by MEP Milan 3. Fair Start Global
Zver (EPP, Slovenia), the European Commission. Building on the findings of the LLL-P 2016 Erasmus+ Survey
The 3 winners of this first edition will be announced
Rapporteur for the and the 2015 report of the European Youth Forum on ERASMUS+ Implementation, this 4. The Citizens Curriculum
on 11 October 2016 at the LLLAwards Ceremony,
European Parliament event will be an excellent opportunity for a constructive exchange of views between
highlight of the LLLWeek Reception jointly organised
stakeholders and decision-makers on ways to make the Erasmus+ even more successful, 5. Learning 2.0gether: SME Workers and Young
Report on the with the European Youth Forum.
corresponding better to the needs of its beneficiaries. Unemployed Skill-Sharing for Employability
Implementation of
Erasmus+ 6. Global Challenges
11 October / 6.30 pm
Fondation Universitaire 7. Le-MATH : Learning Mathematics through new
Speakers
Rue d’Egmont 11 / Egmontstraat 11 communication factors
Marta Gutierez Benet,
Brussels - Belgium
FOR STRONG EU PROGRAMMES FOR EDUCATION, YOUTH AND SPORTS
Programme assistant,
N
The Erasmus+ Civil Society Coalition is a 8. L3M – Enjoyable Life Long Learning for the Older
Erasmus+ Programme group of more than 40 European Civil Society Adult incorporating Montessori Principles
The Ceremony will feature high-level speakers,
Coordination and Networks active in the field of education,
inspirational testimonies, and gustative delights! 9. ISOLEARN: Innovation and social learning in HEI
National Agency training, youth and sport. They represent key
Management Unit, stakeholders in Europe active in the Erasmus+ 10. Initiative Cookbook - Homemade Civic Engagement
DG EAC; MEP Andrey Programme. This civil society alliance is led
E R A S M U S +
COALITI
Novakov (EPP, BG); by the Lifelong Learning Platform and the
MEP Emilian Pavel European Youth Forum. The members of the JURY 2016
(S&D, RO); Francesca Coalition aim to create ownership on EU policies
Pagnossin, Head of and to voice the concerns and needs of millions
Erasmus+ Programme of citizens to the EU. They play a crucial role as The LLLAward Jury is composed of a Jean Gordon Luis Costa
Coordination and NA intermediaries and multipliers in informing and Member of the European Parliament, Expert LLLPlatform Board
Management Unit, DG involving education, training and youth actors two experts and two LLLPlatform International consultant EfVET
EAC; Jill Peiffer, EPOS in EU cooperation and policy-making and in Board members. in education policy and
Director; Joao Santos, disseminating cooperation outputs. They can lifelong learning
Head of Unit VET, DG reach a critical mass and ensure a long-term
Julie Ward Audrey Frith Eszter Salamon
EMPL; MEP Krystyna impact.
Member of the Expert LLLPlatform Board
Lybacka (S&D, PL) by
European Parliament Director of Eurodesk EPA
video message.
S&D, United Kingdom
INFORMATION & CONTACT
For any information about the LLLAwards, visit our
website: www.lllplatform.eu/what-we-do/lll-awards/
LLLPLATFORM STEERCO MEETING
or contact the LLLPlatform Secretariat:
Afternoon / Mundo J Claudia McKenny Engström
This is an internal event for LLLPlatform claudia.engstrom@lllplatform.eu
Steering Committee members.
PROGRAMME
LLL
Week
2016
Tuesday 11 October MIGRATION CRISIS:
TURNING COMMITMENT INTO REALITY
RETHINKING EDUCATION: Recent refugee and migrant arrivals in Europe have seen a lot of reaction,
TOWARDS A GLOBAL COMMON GOOD? yet insufficient measures have been taken to tackle what could become
a long-term issue. European societies are, and will continue to become,
increasingly diverse. The most adequate response to these developments
“Rethinking education: Towards a global common This event, organised by is thus undoubtedly a holistic inclusion strategy that gives priority to
good?” (UNESCO, 2015) was published at a particular UNESCO in cooperation the socio-economic and political integration of refugees and migrants 16.00-18.00
historical juncture, namely in the framework of the with the International in the fabric of the host countries, as inequalities, segregation and social Fondation Universitaire
definition of the Sustainable Development Goals Council of Adult
RETHINKING exclusion are on the rise across Europe. Education is a public good and Room
for 2030. The content of the publication encourages Education (ICAE) a human right, as well as the strongest tool to build an inclusive and
public debate among education stakeholders, and the European EDUCATION: Organised by
cohesive society. Indeed, investing in lifelong learning opportunities for all
and different sectors, to rethink the purpose and Association for Adult Recognizing the the LLLPlatform
costs considerably less than having to deal with a wide range of problems
structure of education in the face of present and Education (EAEA), is emergence of a new linked to poverty, social exclusion, hate crimes and violent behaviours. The Chaired by
future challenges and the targets set by SDG 4 and split in two session: global context of learning European Commission Action Plan on the Integration of Third Country MEP Teresa Cachia
Education 2030. In this spirit, UNESCO, ICAE and the Director-General of Nationals contains some important points on how to improve national EPP, Malta
EAEA (for the Europe region) wish to open a space Plenary UNESCO established a (educational) policies to support integration across the EU, but they
for consultation and discussion with regional civil 10.00-12.00 Senior Experts Group to remain a Member State competence. Is this important Communication just Speakers:
society organizations and networks, and other actors rethink education in a Thomas Huddleston, Migration
European Parliament going to add onto a pile of initiatives never put fully into practice? These
working in the field of youth and adult education. changing world, the results are some of the questions that will be raised in the LLLPlatform’s Debate Policy Group; Ildikó Pathóová,
The consultation proposal is to reflect on the regional
Room JAN 6Q1
of which are presented in the European Parliament: Slovak Ministry of Education,
challenges of youth and adult education in the current Chaired by in Rethinking Education: Science, Research and Sport,
world, and to share strategies, programs and practices MEP Sirpa Pietikaïnen Towards a global common • How do we all together ensure that Member States put into force their Lifelong Learning Department;
that allow to ensure an inclusive, equitable and quality EPP, Finland good? (2015). In the legal obligations and responsibilities such as set in the UN Geneva Michael Teutsch, Head of Unit
education; as well as lifelong and life-wide learning spirit of the landmark Convention on the Status of Refugees? A.2 “Country Analysis”, DG
opportunities for all. Workshop publication Learning: The • How do we ensure that integration and inclusion become a goal for our EAC, European Commission
treasure within (1996), society as a whole?
14.00-16.00
the report reconsiders the • Are the short-lived arguments about migrants’ economic contribution
Mundo J to our societies really our strongest weapon? Should they be?
purpose of education and
Paulo Freire the principles that govern
education and knowledge
as common goods.
SYNERGIES FOR STUDENTS’ SUCCESS LLLWEEK RECEPTION
OR THE ADDED VALUE OF A MULTIFACETED HIGHER EDUCATION & LLLAWARDS 2016 CEREMONY
The LLLPlatform and the European Youth Forum invite you 18.30
12.30-14.00 This lively panel discussion will investigate to participate in the Joint Reception they will be holding as Fondation Universitaire
European Parliament the various factors contributing to students’ partners in the LLLWeek2016.
success, in term of academic achievement, Organised by the
Room ASP A3H1 In 2016, the LLLPlatform launched the first edition of its LLLPlatform ant the European
employability and active citizenship. Key
Organised by LLLAwards, a prize aiming to reward creative and inclusive Youth Forum
stakeholders - representing students, higher
Erasmus Student Network (ESN), intiatives in lifelong learning. Awarded initiatives will be
education institutions, halls of residence, and
the European University Colleges made public at 6.30 pm, as opening to an evening celebrating
policy makers - will explore how synergies
Association (EucA) and the education across all ages.
between different actors can bring about
European Association of Higher results in terms of innovation and reform of the
Education Institutions (EURASHE) European Higher Education. Each civil society
Chaired by organisation will provide a take on the problem
MEP Krystyna Lybacka at hand and issue a policy proposal that decision
S&D, Poland makers will comment upon.
CELEBRATING CREATIVE AND INCLUSIVE INITIATIVES IN LIFELONG LEARNING
Speakers
Ana Carla Pereira, DG EMPL, Skills &
Qualifications; Representative from
DG EAC, Higher EducationPROGRAMME INTERCULTURAL AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
LLL NON FORMAL LEARNING APPROACHES TO
Week ADVANCE THE PARIS PROCESS
2016
Wednesday 12 October One year and a half has passed since the Declaration on
Promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom,
11.00-13.00
Mundo J
tolerance and non-discrimination through education
was adopted by EU Education Ministers in Paris. So far, the Organised by
measures put in place by governments to advance the process European Educational Exchanges-Youth For
REGIONAL AND LOCAL MEASURES started in Paris are mostly targeting formal education, namely Understanding (EEE-YFU), the DARE network
(Democracy and Human Rights Education in Europe)
TO DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF REFUGEES by including the compulsory subject “citizenship education” in
and the European Federation for Intercultural
the curricula. But this means leaving out an important part of
educational providers and stakeholders, and not implementing Learning (EFIL)
9.00-17.00 In order to face the common challenges, we can only think of
Delegation of the a holistic inclusion strategy that gives priority to the socio- the Paris vision in the many learning environments. Indeed, Chaired by
economic integration of refugees and migrants. Regional non-formal learning approaches should be recognised within MEP Helga Trüpel, Greens, Germany
Basque Country to the
and local authorities have the urgent need to find new and outside school to make sure citizenship and intercultural
EU education are learned in practice. Also, educators should be Speakers
and sustainable approaches to integration. Thus, they are
Organised by the increasing their cooperation and ensuring synergies between provided with innovative and experiential learning tools to Sogol Noorani, EACEA; Evgenia Khoroltseva,
LLLPlatform and the educational, social and employment policies, with a strong develop these competences. This event aims to assess the Norway Menneskerretighetsakademiet; Nils-Eyk
European Association support of refugees themselves and civil society. implementation of the Paris declaration so far, especially Zimmermann, MitOst; Nektaria Palaiologou, Board
of Regional and Local at national level, and provide examples of how non formal member of International Association for Intercultural
The Erasmus+ project TALENTS is an example of cooperation learning approches in the field of intercultural citizenship and Education (IAIE); Marie Martine Schyns, Minister of
Authorities for Lifelong
and exchange of best practices. Moreover, it aims at up-scaling human rights education can contribute to the process. Education, Federation Wallonie-Brussels, Belgium
Learning (Earlall) in the
and implementing “pilot” projects in the participating regions. (tbc)
frame of the Open Days
The partner institutions from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy,
Norway and Sweden are responsible for the political and
Keynote Speech by the PARIS
strategic steering of education and integration on the regional
Speakers include
and local level, they are experts in the field of validation DECLARATION
and guidance, they offer language classes, development of The Paris Declaration refers to the Declaration on Promoting
Representatives from the
intercultural competences and vocational training and do citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-
regions of Västra Götaland,
research on integration issues. discrimination through education, adopted in an informal meetIng
Baden-Württemberg;
the cities of Gotheburg, To reach the targets, the event invites participants to join of EU EducatIon MInIsters on 17 March 2015 in Paris.
Stuttgart and Trollhättand; discussions on development and implementation of coherent
civil society actors and the integration policies; measures to speed up access to employment
European Commission (DG for asylum seekers and refugees; participation of asylum seekers,
Home). refugees and civil society organisations; effective recognition CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
of skills and previous work experience; alternative integration FINDING INSPIRATION IN YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
measures such as entrepreneurship; collaboration between the
public and private stakeholders.
AN INFORMAL DIALOGUE BEWTEEN STAKEHOLDERS
This is an all-day event including lunch. In the wake of the 2015 Paris Declaration, there was a clear call for
rethinking of citizenship education in Europe in order to provide
15.00-17.00 all young people with the tools and capacities to fight back violent
European Parliament extremism, xenophobic and racist political movements and anti EU
“
Room ASP A3H1 sentiment. During this last year and a half, many governments have
implemented measures to achieve those goals, namely in formal
Organised by education, but youth organisations, as providers of quality non-formal
The Lifelong Learning Platform calls upon all EU Member States and other relevant actors to take European Youth Forum education, have also played a crucial but still unrecognized role in the
their responsibility, respect international laws and ensure integration of refugees and migrants and European Parliament implementation of the goals of the Declaration across Europe. Knowing
through education into host societies! The recent European Commission Action Plan on the Youth Intergroup the role of youth organisations as “laboratories of citizenship
Integration of the Third Country Nationals should result in concrete actions at national level. In education”, the European Youth Forum, together with its member
order for it to successfully take place, policy coherence and increased cooperation should be Chaired by
organsitions, has been working on a publication aiming at showing the
ensured at national level between various ministries and departments, ensuring synergies between MEP Brando Benifei
potential of non-formal education approach to citizenship education in
educational, social, employment, justice policies and others, with a strong support of civil society. S&D, Italy
providing young people’s with competences for active citizenship and
Indeed, engagement across multiple sectors, actors and levels is required to find innovative democratic participation. Drawing from some existing research and
solutions for a long-lasting impact. It is high time to implement and make use of existing tools experience, the publication also reflects on the situation of citizenship
and initiatives by the CoE, UNESCO and other international organisations and create synergies education in the formal education system and how youth organisations
in a holistic, cross-sectorial approach. Finally, sustainable, secured funding is imperative for practice of this subject can inspire them. With the support of the
comprehensive educational policies to support integration, as they have the potential to build up European Parliament Youth intergroup, this event will present the main
bridges within increasingly divided societies and are powerful investment in our common future! findings of this publication and supporting evidence of the quality of
Integration of Refugees and Migrants through Education, citizenship education provided by youth organisations. With the help of
Building Bridges between divided Societies, the European Youth Forum Pool of Trainers and non-formal education
LLLPlatform Position Paper, 2016 methodologies, it will aim to foster a debate around the different
approaches to citizenship education and identify possible core elements
and synergies between the different stakeholders present at the event.PROMOTING INCLUSION PREVENTING EXTREMISM
13-14 October 2016
Permanent Representation of Slovakia / London House & GIZ
PROGRAMME Brussels, Belgium
LLL This conference, organised by the European Volunteer Centre, will seek to explore the role and impact
Week
Thursday 13 October
of volunteers and volunteer-involving projects on promoting inclusion and preventing extremism.
2016 Practice examples from across Europe addressing different target groups and showcasing different
volunteering project models and volunteer profiles will be presented and discussed. All these
examples will be included in a publication analysising the challenges faced in Europe concerning
social inclusion and the risks of extremism from different belief groups and explain how the volunteer
projects contribute to addressing these issues. PIPE is organised in the framework of the Slovak
VALIDATION OF SKILLS GAINED THROUGH Presidency of the Council of the European Union and with the support of London House and Team
London (European Volunteering Capital 2016).
VOLUNTEERING: A CONTRIBUTION TO THE NEW
EU SKILLS AGENDA
NEW SKILLS
Validation of skills has become a part of the EU agenda 11.30-13.00 AGENDA FOR REACHING OUT TO THE EXCLUDED YOUTH
since 2012 thanks to the Council recommendation on European Parliament
the topic, and it is increasingly supported as a way of ASO 5E3 EUROPE LEVERAGING THE POTENTIAL OF YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
increasing chances on the labour market. This is also The New Skills Agenda
highlighted in the New Skills Agenda for Europe. Organised by for Europe was adopted 16.00-18.00 The EU must urgently invest in a strategy for the
European Alliance for by the European inclusion of marginalised young people. The EU
Several projects, aiming at the validation of skills European Parliament
Volunteering Commission in June should recognise and support all the actors that work
gained through non-formal and informal learning, 2016. Based on 10 Room ASP A5E1
Co-Chaired by for the integration of young people, including the youth
within volunteering and/or mobility experiences, are concrete measures, it Organised by World Organisation of
MEP Michaela Šojdrová, organisations. The debate until now has been too narrow.
currently being funded by the EU programmes. aims to make sure that the Scoit Movement (WOSM) and the
EPP, Czech Republic Yes, the development of skills and competences through
The event is going to present three of them and people develop the skills World Association of Girl Guides and Girl
MEP Jana Žitnanská, education is key for the integration. Creation of jobs and
explore how they contribute to the implementation of necessary for the jobs of Scouts (WAGGS)
ECR, Slovakia access to the job market are essential. But youth ownership
the Skills Agenda. today and tomorrow. and contribution to their own development are equally
Speakers
important. Youth organisations and volunteering use non-
MEP Brando Benifei
formal education to develop skills and competences of
H. Hartung,
young people, increasing their employability. A volunteer
Head of Unit EC, Youth Policy DG EAC
engagement also builds self-confidence and a feeling of
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Angel Gudiña , Don Bosco International
Recognise RECOGNISE STUDY ABROAD: Matina Loizou, UK Scout Association
belonging to a wider community. For young people most
Study at risk, opportunities to engage in a youth organization
Abroad BROADENING ACCESS TO LEARNING MOBILITY Hans Van Kerckhove
can be a way to break the vicious circle of exclusion. This
Scouts en Gidsen Vlaanderen
The objective of this Round-table will demonstrate how youth organisations are
Long-term mobility of secondary school 13.00-15.00 A representtive from YMCA
campaign is to raise concretely combating youth exclusion and how to scale
students in Europe is still hindered in MEP J. Ward
awareness of the lack of European Parliament up the existing best practices and offer more access to all
practice. As illustration, in the large majority (via video contribution)
recognition of long-term Room ASP A5E1 young people.
pupil exchanges. It is led of European countries, students have to
repeat their school year once they come back. Organised by
by European Educational
This not only hinders life plans and learning EEE-YFU, EFIL and
Exchanges- Youth
opportunities of pupils, but it is also a missed OBESSU
For Understanding
(EEE-YFU) and the opportunity for the internationalisation of INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE DAY QUIZ
schools. To overcome this major obstacle to Speakers
European Federation for
learning mobility, in spite of its very positive MEP Victor Negrescu Those who attended the QUIZ in 2013 and/or 2014 know that you don’t 19.00
Intercultural Learning
effects in many dimensions of life and learning, (S&D, Romania); have to be a quiz fanatic or walking encyclopaedia to participate… and Mundo J
(EFIL), in partnership
civil society organisations have launched a Office national de have a lot of fun! while meeting Brussels’ diverse international community.
with the European Canteen Area
campaign, #RecogniseStudyAbroad, raising garantie des séjours And you will also be making a huge contribution: all income of the night
Parents Association
awareness on the dysfunctionings in learning linguistiques et éducatifs, will go towards a fund to allow less privileged volunteers of new and young Organised by the
(EPA), the European
mobility and the progress that can still be France; AFS partner organisations (in south eastern Europe) to participate in the European Federation
Association of History
made to broaden as widely as possible the Representative 2016 EFIL Volunteer Summer Summit. Quiz teams can have a maximum for Intercultural
Educators (EUROCLIO),
access to learning mobility. The event will be Other voices from the of 4 people and the venue can accommodate a maximum of 15 teams, so Learning (EFIL)
the Key Competence
the opportunity to present the Campaign campaign’s partners quickly call your friends and colleagues to make up a team!
Network on School
#RecogniseStudyAbroad, show testimonies, (EPA, OBESSU,
Eduation (KeyCoNet),
and invite policy-makers and educational KeyCoNet, EUROCLIO);
and the Organising
stakeholders to reflect upon the importance of Policy Adviser in charge
Bureau of European
recognising and and broadening the access of the PES Youth Plan
School Student Unions
to pupil learning mobility. (tbc)
(OBESSU).
SDG WATCH EUROPE LAUNCH EVENT
13 October / 6 pm
Permanent Representation of Nordrhein-Westfalen / Brussels
WORKING GROUP: DIGITAL LEARNING
SDG Watch Europe is a European, cross-sectoral CSO alliance, currently
09.30-12.00 / Mundo J - Paulo Freire comprising a broad range of NGOs from development, environment, education,
This is an internal event for LLLPlatform members working social and human rights... It aims to act as watch dof for the implementation
on the topic of digital learning, LLLPlatform Working Group launched in 2015. of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development
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CALENDAR
LLL
Week
2016
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNSEDAY THURSDAY
10.10 11.10 12.10 13.10
09.00-17.00 / EARLALL
9.00 Regional and local measures to
develop the potential of refugees
10.00-12.00 / EU Parliament Organiser: LLLPlatform and
10.00 EARLALL
Rethinking Education
Organiser: UNESCO, in partnership
11.00 with ICAE and EAEA 11.00-13.00 / EU Parliament
11.15-13.15 / EU Parliament 11.30-13.00 / EU Parliament
Intercultural and citizenship
Reforming Erasmus+: Validation of volunteer skills: a
education : Non formal learning
Budgetary Constraints, Civil contribution to the New Skills
approaches to advance the Paris
12.00 Society Needs and Political Will Agenda for Europe
process
Organiser: Erasmus+ Coalition 12.30-14.00 / EU Parliament Organiser: EAV
Organiser: EFIL, EEE-YFU, DARE
Synergies for Students’ Success
Network
13.00 or A Multifaceted Higher
Education for Students’ Success
Organiser: EucA, ESN, EURASHE 13.30-15.00 / EU Parliament
14.00 #RecogniseStudyAbroad
14.00-16.00 / Mundo J Broadening access to learning
Rethinking Education Workshop mobility
15.00 Organiser: UNESCO, in partnership Organiser: EFIL, EEE-YFU,
with ICAE and EAEA OBESSU
15.00-17.00 / EU Parliament
16.00 16.00-18.00 / EU Parliament Citizenship Education 16.00-18.00 / EU Parliament
Migration crisis: Organiser: European Parliament Reaching Out to the Excluded
Turning commitment into reality Youth Intergroup and YFJ Youth– leveraging the potential of
17.00 Organiser: LLLPlatform youth organisations
Organiser: WOSM & WAGGS
18.00 18.30 / Mundo J
LLLWeek Joint Reception and 19.00 / Mundo J
LLLAwards2016 Ceremony IDD Quiz
Organiser: LLLPlatform and YFJ Organiser: EFIL
19.00
20.00
An information desk will be held on the ground floor
Metro Stops to EU Area: Trône, Arts-Loi, Maelbeek
Square, with the ID registered for in the LLLWeek
Present yourself 30 minutes before the beginning
Lunch
of the event at the Info Point on the Parliament
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bus Stops: Luxembourg, Trône, Science
GETTING HERE & THERE
Practical Information
From BLX Aiport to City Centre
Bus 12 (Aiport Line) to Terminus
INFORMATION DESK
From BLX Aiport to EU Area
Reception
To access the Parliament
Once you’re in Brussels
Train to Gare Centrale
www.belgianrail.be/en
8 EUR / Single ticket
5 EUR / Single ticket
www.stib-mivb.be
Registration.
of Mundo J.
Internal event
Brussels, Belgium
Delegation of the Basque Country to the EU
& European Youth Forum Offices
claudia.engstrom@lllplatform.eu
USEFUL ADDRESSES
Claudia McKenny Engström
manuel.gil@youthforum.org
Debate in the
Rue des Deux Eglises, 27
Fondation Universitaire
Place du Luxembourg
Manuel Gonçalves Gil
lllweek@lllplatform.eu
lllweek@lllplatform.eu
European Parliament
European
Week
Rue de l’Industrie 10
+32 (0)2 89 32 515
+32 (0)2 793 75 31
LLL
Rue d’Egmont 11
2016
CONTACT
1000 Brussels
1000 Brussels
1000 Brussels
1000 Brussels
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PRACTICAL
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Week
EUROPEAN YOUTH FORUM
2016
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS The European Youth Forum (YFJ) is the platform of youth
organisations in Europe. Representing 100 youth organisations,
both National Youth Councils and International Non-Governmental
Youth Organisations, we believe youth organisations are the tool
through which we empower, encourage, involve, represent, reach
out and support young people. The Youth Forum brings together
LIFELONG LEARNING PLATFORM tens of millions of young people from all over Europe, organised
in order to represent their common interests.
The Youth Forum works to empower young people to participate
The Lifelong Learning Platform was born in 2005 as a response from civil
actively in society to improve their own lives by representing
society organisations to the definition and implementation of a European
and advocating their needs and interest and those of their
policy in the field of education and training in the so-called “Open Method of
organisations. In the current uncertain political and social context
Coordination”.
that affects young people, they can be powerful catalysts for
The platform fosters a vision of lifelong learning that promotes equity, social positive change and contributors of innovative solutions to
cohesion and active citizenship. It believes that the objectives of education Europe’s problems.
EUROPEAN CIVIL SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION
and training should not only be described in terms of employability or www.youthforum.org
economic growth but also as a framework for personal development. It is
essential to raise awareness on the fact that lifelong learning should include
a large range of learning settings and create more complementarity and
continuity between formal, non-formal and informal learning.
The Lifelong Learning Platform promotes a holistic vision of lifelong learning,
from cradle to grave, that is not limited to formal education but integrates
non-formal and informal learning. By bringing together actors from all sectors
and levels of education and training, The platform contributes to an increased MEMORANDUM OF
flexibility between systems. By encouraging an exchange of knowledge, it
aims to build a citizen’s voice on education and training issues but also to
propose concrete solutions to make lifelong learning a reality for all.
UNDERSTANDING
On 18th April 2012, the LLLPlatform and the European Youth
www.lllplatform.eu For 10 years now, the Lifelong Learning Platform has played a key role in
Forum, respectively represented by their president Gina Ebner
structuring and increasing the input of civil society on the “Education
and Peter Matjašič, signed a partnership agreement in the
and Training 2020” and “Europe 2020” strategies and their predecessors.
platform’s offices. This new partnership implies that the two
Gathering 40 organisations, the Lifelong Learning Platform is today the most
organisations will develop their cooperation by supporting
legitimate interlocutor of the EU institutions in the field of lifelong learning. It
each other through exchanging competencies and experiences,
continuously defends the need to implement a dialogue across educational
sharing their good practices and positions and regularly attend
sectors and between stakeholders and public institutions at all levels, regional,
each other’s events and activities. The LLLPlatform and the YFJ
national and European.
had already set up together in 2010 an informal working group
on the future programmes for education, training and youth.
i n g t h e f u ture of
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