Transfer of Innovation to Activate and Implement ECVET for Transparency and Recognition of Learning Outcomes and Qualifications in the European Agricultural Sector This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication / communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

 Koperattivi Malta has applied for European Union Funds under the Lifelong Learning Programme - Leonardo da Vinci - Transfer of Innovation to Activate and Implement ECVET for Transparency and Recognition of Learning Outcomes and Qualifications in the European Agricultural Sector.  This project is based on the VET (Vocational Education and Training) notion, which is becoming increasingly important.  Koperattivi Malta is coordinating and leading the programme.

The Beneficiary Partners 1. Koperattivi Malta – Malta 2. Aris – Umbria, Italy 3. Consorzio ITACA – Umbria, Italy 4. EBC*L – Budapest, Hungary 5. Dieis Coop – Brussels, Belgium 6. HMA – Athens, Greece 7. Fundaciòn Ecoagroturismo – Arguero, Spain

Aims of project:  Bring together education, training and agricultural activity, to render positive results for the competitiveness of the agricultural sector;  To add professionalism to the sector for the sustainable success of the European agricultural enterprise  To encourage farmers to take training in the agricultural sector  Encouraging transparency and recognition of learning outcomes and qualifications in the European agricultural sector  To encourage young people to work in the agriculture sector through this training program  To enable European mobility, pursuit of new opportunities and exchange of best practices. Farmer Manager/ Entrepreneur

Agriculture sector  Agriculture is a sector of utmost importance to the European Union  A strong agricultural sector is vital for the highly competitive food industry,  The European Union is the leading world exporter of agricultural produce  Agriculture also has a positive contribution on the natural environment.  Number of farmers is on the decline.  Employees within the agricultural industry are unable to reap the full benefits from their informal work experience as this is not being recognized SocietyEconomy Sustainable Agriculture Environment

 The project brings together various actors within the field of education and the agricultural industry, that include:  Youths  Academics  Enterprises  Associations  Social partners  Educational entities/bodies  Public authorities  100 individuals across Europe, of which 25 are from Malta, will be participating in this project.  Programme will be a pilot project that, if successful, will be recognised and applied across Europe.

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