SKILLS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMES

INTERNATIONAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY

WHAT ARE INTERNATIONAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS British Council international skills partnerships bring together UK organisations with leading counterpart organisations around the world in order to deliver innovative, output-led projects that focus on enhancing approaches to skills development internationally and delivering sustainable impact. Partnership projects cover a wide range of sectors, from fashion to engineering, and a number of themes including employer engagement, quality assurance, entrepreneurship development and progression routes. Partnership projects are pre-commercial and have at their heart the exchange of knowledge and expertise. 2

WHO CAN BE AN INTERNATIONAL SKILLS PARTNER? Our International Skills Partnership programme is now open for applications from: open Further education institutions Training providers Sector skills organisations Employers Awarding organisations Skills agencies Quality assurance agencies Government ministries Universities 3

GLOBAL REACH International Skills Partnerships 35 countries 21 Industry sectors

ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP SEMINAR 5 Bringing the Learning Home provides invaluable networking opportunities, and acts as a springboard to the further development of international partnerships. Ilham Nasser Al Maskari, Coordinator, Higher College of Technology, Oman Bringing the Learning Home is British Council’s annual International Skills Partnership seminar. It is designed for our established international partnerships and other organisations from around the world interested in addressing skill challenges through international collaboration.

APPLICATION PROCESS 2. Internal selection process 3. Project development trip 4. Partnership proposal submission 5.Internal Application process 6. Successful partnerships are notified 7. Partnership commences for 12 months 1. Submit application on portal Unsuccessful applicants will be invited to apply in the next call and will remain in the system

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 7 Is it possible to apply if you have no international experience? Do you need to be part of a consortium to apply? What happens if your final international skills partnership proposal is unsuccessful? Is it possible to have more than one successful partnership? What are the marking panel looking for in applications?

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CHARLES DE GAULLE

CHARLES DE GAULLE Charles de Gaulle Trust funding is specifically for students aged 17 to 19, the visits give students the chance to prove to future educators and employers that they are globally-minded, committed and dedicated young people. What are the details? Grants of £5,000 to facilitate reciprocal Reciprocal visits to France and the UK Closing dates 17 May Visits should take place within 18 months of acceptance See more at: funding/charles-de-gaulle#sthash.oHw4GDcT.dpuf 10

BENEFITS OF CHARLES DE GAULLE TRUST FUNDING An immersive, motivational and inspiring experience in a French partner school or college would provide the opportunity to: improve employability skills engage with French language and culture first- hand provide the opportunity to compare different approaches to work and learn from experts in the field in both countries develop vocational skills in a bilingual environment. 11

FUNDING AVAILABLE Partner schools and colleges in the UK and France can apply for grant funding from the Charles de Gaulle Trust to support reciprocal exchange visits that contribute to their longer-term partnership objectives. Colleges already working together in a partnership can apply jointly for a grant of up to £5,000 per college from the Charles de Gaulle Trust to enable at least five young people aged between 17 and 19, and one or more educators from each school or college, to visit their partner school or college in France/the UK Total grant of £10,000 can be awarded to the partnership. 2 weeks long and 8 days of work in total. Visits should take place within 18 months of acceptance. 12

OBJECTIVES OF PROJECTS Enhancement of both student learning outcomes and course delivery Enhancement of student employability skills and engaging with employers Support and development of the relevant course curriculum in each school or college Continued collaboration and commitment to sustaining project results into the future School and college partnerships and collaborative curriculum projects between the UK and France provide young people the knowledge, skills and understanding to work not only bilaterally but in a global context, and contribute responsibly to local and global society.

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CONNECTING CLASSROOMS

16 Connecting Classrooms is offering a new funded course for teachers in Wales to develop their practice in relation to teaching the core skills of critical thinking and problem solving. Developed by the British Council, the new Teaching Critical Thinking and Problem Solving training package is available in English and Welsh and delivered in Wales by Think Learn Challenge!.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT When and where? 7th and 8th March and 25th May at Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells (English medium) with Paul Tyack 12th and 13th May and 18th July at Bryn Howel Hotel, Llangollen (English medium) with Mark Thomas 12th and 13th May and 18th July at Glasdir, Llanrwst (Welsh medium) with Dewi Roberts Fully booked - 12th and 13th May and 15th July at Glamorgan Conference Centre, USW, Treforest (English medium) with Julie Addis 18th and 19th May and 13th July at Glamorgan Conference Centre, USW, Treforest (English medium) with Julie Addis. More information please visit: