European Lifelong Guidance Policies: Summative Report 2007–15
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European Lifelong Guidance Policies: Summative Report 2007–15 A REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE EUROPEAN LIFELONG GUIDANCE POLICY NETWORK 2007–15 ELGPN European Lifelong Guidance Policies: Summative Report 2007-15 A report on the work of the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network 2007-15 This is an independent report prepared by the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN), a Member- State network in receipt of EU financial support under the Erasmus+ Programme. The views expressed are those of ELGPN and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Commission or any person acting on behalf of the Commission. © The European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN) Co-ordinator 2007-2015 University of Jyväskylä, Finland Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER) http://elgpn.eu [email protected] Editors: Dr Raimo Vuorinen, Dr John McCarthy and Ms Outi Ruusuvirta Cover and graphic design: Martti Minkkinen / Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER) Layout: Taittopalvelu Yliveto Oy ISBN 978-951-39-6336-1 (printed version) ISBN 978-951-39-6337-8 (pdf) Printed by Kariteam Jyväskylä, Finland 2015 Contents Foreword ....................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Acknowledgements ...............................................................................................................................................................................7 Executive summary ................................................................................................................................................................................9 1 Evolution of the ELGPN .....................................................................................................................................................................11 2 Network activities ................................................................................................................................................................................13 3 ELGPN outputs (2007-2015): Tools, Concept Notes, and Policy Briefings ....................................................................17 3.1 ELGPN Tools ...................................................................................................................................................................................17 3.2 ELGPN Concept Notes ...............................................................................................................................................................19 3.3 ELGPN Policy Briefings...............................................................................................................................................................20 3.4 ELGPN website .............................................................................................................................................................................20 3.5 ELGPN LinkedIn group, Newsletter and mailing list .......................................................................................................22 3.6 ELGPN contribution to international, national, cluster and cross-border events ................................................22 4 Perceived added value and impact of ELGPN in member-countries 2008-2015 ......................................................25 4.1 Evaluation framework ...............................................................................................................................................................25 4.2 Evaluation structure ...................................................................................................................................................................25 4.3 Impact on national policies .....................................................................................................................................................26 4.4 Communication and co-operation between different ministries .............................................................................27 4.5 Co-operation between service providers ..........................................................................................................................29 4.6 Establishment of new practices .............................................................................................................................................30 4.7 Success factors in systematic EU co-operation in lifelong guidance .......................................................................31 4.8 Contribution on EU-level policy development ................................................................................................................33 5 Evaluation of the Network ...............................................................................................................................................................35 5.1 Evaluation strategy .....................................................................................................................................................................35 5.2 Management of the Network and organisation of the meetings .............................................................................36 3 5.3 Learning outcomes from the Network activities .............................................................................................................36 5.4 Conclusion .....................................................................................................................................................................................37 6 Lifelong Guidance in the EU Policy Agenda .............................................................................................................................39 6.1 Longer education-to-work transitions ................................................................................................................................39 6.2 Europe 2020 key targets and LLG ......................................................................................................................................... 40 6.3 The role of lifelong guidance in supporting better career transitions and better social integration ..........41 6.3.1 Employment and Social Inclusion ...........................................................................................................................41 6.3.2 Education and Youth ....................................................................................................................................................42 6.3.3 Leipzig Initiative (apprenticeship/internship) .................................................................................................... 44 6.3.4 The validation of non-formal and informal learning ........................................................................................45 7 Future systematic European co-operation ...............................................................................................................................47 Annexes Annex 1: Composition of national delegations and contact points in ELGPN 2015 ....................................................51 Annex 2: ELGPN meetings in 2015 .................................................................................................................................................57 Annex 3: ELGPN Tools ........................................................................................................................................................................58 Annex 4: Availability of ELGPN publications by language (as of 16 October 2015) .....................................................59 Annex 5: Perceived added value to ELGPN member-countries 2007-2015 ....................................................................60 4 Foreword Our lives as learners are full of opportunities, choices The report that follows is a testament to the sub- and decisions. Whether navigating the first steps stantial contribution made by the ELGPN during its towards a career and the world of work, or pursuing eight years in operation. The report offers illustrative new challenges throughout our adult lives, we hope examples of the influence of the network at national- that we can find personal fulfilment and reward in level, in policy development, in enhanced commu- the paths we take. More than ever, people are con- nication and co-operation between government and fronted with an overload of information as well as service providers and the proliferation of new prac- transforming work and learning environments, but tices. The report offers an important catalogue of with access to effective guidance services we can real- achievements and a basis upon which to discuss how ise the wealth of new experiences, and diverse learn- guidance policies should develop in the future. ing and employment opportunities available to us all. The Commission wishes to express its gratitude Guidance services support individuals in the for all that has been achieved by the ELGPN and management of their careers throughout their lives, extend special thanks to those that have committed providing crucial information, support and advice. so much time to the operation of the network. The Effective guidance enables job-seekers, students, best acknowledgement of the work of the ELGPN can adult learners and many more to develop compe- of course be demonstrated through the enhanced