Diapositiva 1

Cities for VET Mobility & Innovation

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XARXA FP is a non-for-profit association gathering The budget of the association comes from 3 main several European cities that was created in 1999 by sources: Barcelona’s City Council budget, membership the Education Department of Barcelona’s City fees and other funds/grants from the European Council. Commission (Erasmus+) and other European institutions.

The Secretariat is permanently located in Barcelona XARXA FP is the only European network of its kind that whereas the Presidency is rotating (currently is guarantees that the management of mobility actions located in Munich, Germany). adhere to ISO quality standards (ISO 9001:2015)

The Executive Committee is composed by the Secretary General and 7 representatives of the member Berlin cities, including the cities where both the Presidency and Treasury are located.

Rovaniemi

Lisbon Supported by:

SO1. Enhance VET mobility quality procedures and methodologies

SO2. Increase the number of mobility actions for both students and staff/professionals

SO3. Development of international mobility for VET learners and staff beyond Europe

SO4. Development of a proactive strategy to incorporate new Xarxa FP members

SL2. Stimulate and promote VET INNOVATION

SO5. Develop strategic partnerships through international VET projects

SL3. Contribute to the development of the European Education Area

SO6. Represent the members’ views, interests and expertise in the development of the European Education Arena

Mobility Managers are designated by each city and their tasks are:

Coordination of the students’ mobility (sent and received) with other cities’ Mobility Managers

Management of work placements – liaison with companies, VET centres and Chambers of Commerce

 Internationalisation strategy:

 City

 VET Colleges

 Companies (youth employability)

 Strengthen economic sector / cluster (specialisation)

 Socio-economic impact

 Promoting European values

 Projects beyond mobility with other European cities Supported by:

Partnership approach Vocational & Educational Training Every city should cooperate with: Centres

Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Crafts & Companies other business organisations (Guilds, Trade Unions,..)

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Evolution of the mobility flows among Xarxa FP cities between 2014 and 2019

801 800 756

700 678

600 539 510 500 440 419 Students 400 356 Staff Students & Staff 275 279 291 300 259 217 217 200 248 161

100 139 27

0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Total number of students and teachers sent & received by Xarxa FP cities in 2019 300 Teachers

250 Students

200 29 active members!

150

100

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Oulu (FI) Oulu

Sète (FR) Sète

Reus (ES) Reus

Alcoi (ES) Alcoi

Roma (IT) Roma

Tartu (EE) Tartu

Espoo (FI) Espoo

Breda (NL) Breda

Berlin (DE) Berlin

Kuopio (FI) Kuopio

Lisbon Lisbon (PT)

Zwolle (NL) Zwolle

Viborg (DK) Viborg

Prague (CZ) Prague

Madrid (ES) Madrid

Mislata (ES) Mislata

Palermo (IT) Palermo

Munich (DE) Munich

Brussels (BE) Brussels

Herning (DK) Herning

Antwerp (BE) Antwerp

Ventspils (LV) Ventspils

Toulouse (FR) Toulouse

Hamburg (DE) Hamburg

Skelleftea (SE) Skelleftea

Rovaniemi (FI) Rovaniemi

Barcelona (ES) Barcelona

Number of students sent by Xarxa FP cities by field of specialisation (2019)

Hostelry, Hospitality and Tourism 111

Administration, Business and Management 94

Trade and Marketing 83

Mechanical Engineering 48

Socio-cultural and Community Services 43

Electricity and Electronics 35

Arts & Design 29

Health care 28

Computer Science and Communication 19

Audiovisuals 17

Chemistry 7

Sports and Fitness Activities 7

Textile 5

Automotive and Transport 4

Construction and Civil Work 3

Environement, Agriculture and Forestry 3

Every year Xarxa FP arranges around 800 Participation in a variety of international projects mobility actions including internships for VET to improve VET training methodologies, students and trainings for VET teachers in exchange of good practices and knowledge & European cities members of the network. innovation transfer.

Know-how on EU projects and use of standard “Spin-off” effect: Xarxa FP can be a platform for mobility procedures and documentation in all local administrations to work beyond VET participating cities (Agreement, Evaluation, projects. Certificate).

Partnerships based on mutual trust (no money All members of XARXA FP are certified under exchange) and more than 20 years of ISO quality standards (ISO 9001:2015) experience on internationalisation strategies.

Jordi Castillo Secretary General Xarxa FP Barcelona City Council [email protected] Plaça d'Espanya 5 1st floor 08014 Barcelona Tel. + 34 93 413 21 01

www.xarxafp.org

@XarxaFP_SG

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