1. The Euroguidance Network: 20 years of supporting guidance practice and mobility in Europe IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany www.euroguidance.net

2. 1992: 1992: first NRCVGs established within the Petra Programme to support exchanges of education and training opportunities information, particularly with the perspective of EU mobility. 1994 – 2006: 1994 – 2006: NRCVGs operated as “accompanying measure” within the Leonardo da Vinci Programme. 2002: 2002: The realization and systematic support of PLOTEUS I was assigned to EG by the DG Education and Culture. Since 2007: Since 2007: Euroguidance Network integrated in Lifelong Learning Programme as a Transversal Programme (Key Activity 1: Policy co-operation and innovation) A 20 years old Network of National Resource Centres for Vocational Guidance National Resource Centres for Vocational Guidance Decentralized management at national level Coordinated by the EC (DG Education and Culture / Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency) IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

3. 68 National Centers in 34 countries 270 full time EG advisors (in 2011) Annual budget 50% funded by LLP, aprox. 2.250.000 EUR + 50% national contribution Austria Belgium Bulgaria Czech Rep. Cyprus Croatia Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Slovak Rep. Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Euroguidance in numbers IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

4. *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012 82,6% of National Euroguidance Centers are hosted in Public Institutions / Ministries *

5. Main target group Guidance practitioners Secondary target groups Students, pupils, parents, adults and everyone looking for learning opportunities in EU Students, pupils, parents, adults and everyone looking for learning opportunities in EU Trainers of guidance practitioners and other educational professionals Trainers of guidance practitioners and other educational professionals Policy makers Policy makers Related European Networks & Institutions Related European Networks & Institutions T a r g e t a u d i e n c e IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

6. Primary Target Groups* *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012

7. IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany Secondary Target Groups* *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012

8. Euroguidance Network Core Objectives A. Promote the European dimension in guidance B. Provide quality information on lifelong guidance and mobility for learning purposes IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

9. Euroguidance values: Inter-cultural sensitivity/awareness Inter-cultural sensitivity/awareness Efficiency Efficiency Impartiality Impartiality Collaboration Collaboration Innovation Innovation Non-directive Non-directive Quality consciousness Quality consciousness Output oriented Output oriented A European network supporting guidance practice! IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

10. Focused in continuous network development to achieve quality outcomes The Euroguidance Working Groups based on active participation of all the EG member countries are the main internal driving force for the development of Euroguidance as a learning network. Strategy Working Group Strategy Working Group Quality Handbook Working Group Quality Handbook Working Group Staff Development Working Group Staff Development Working Group Mobility Working Group Mobility Working Group Network Promotion Working Group Network Promotion Working Group IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

11. Euroguidance Activities (1) (prioritised at national level according to national context) (printed, web, media, events, support of PLOTEUS portal)  Dissemination of guidance & mobility information (printed, web, media, events, support of PLOTEUS portal) (conferences, seminars, training courses, publications, study visits, mobility programs)  Promotion of networking and up skilling of guidance practitioners (conferences, seminars, training courses, publications, study visits, mobility programs) IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

12. Euroguidance Activities (2) (prioritised at national level according to national context) (cooperation with national guidance stakeholders, development of innovative guidance methods and practices, international projects).  Enhancement of guidance practice (cooperation with national guidance stakeholders, development of innovative guidance methods and practices, international projects). (synergies and common activities at national and European level with ELGPN, Europass, EURES, Europe direct, etc).  Cooperation with other Guidance related Networks (synergies and common activities at national and European level with ELGPN, Europass, EURES, Europe direct, etc). IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

13. Euroguidance Main Fields of Expertise* *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012

14. IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany Euroguidance Main Activities at national level* *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012

15. IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany Euroguidance in relation to national guidance policy* *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012

16. IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany Main areas of interaction with national authorities* *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012

17. In 2008* the Euroguidance Centres delivered the following co-funded products: 204 different products (CD ROMs, books, newsletters, etc.), in different language versions, in 397.715 copies 204 different products (CD ROMs, books, newsletters, etc.), in different language versions, in 397.715 copies attended 33, co - organised 47 and exhibited in 215 career fairs/exhibitions attended 33, co - organised 47 and exhibited in 215 career fairs/exhibitions attended 539 and organised 181 seminars/courses, conferences, meetings attended 539 and organised 181 seminars/courses, conferences, meetings published 88 different informational materials in 30 different language versions in 254 839 copies published 88 different informational materials in 30 different language versions in 254 839 copies wrote 82 guidance articles and published 48 advertisements. wrote 82 guidance articles and published 48 advertisements. *Euroguidance 2008 Activity Report”, EACEA, published June 2011. An annual productive investment in guidance practice at European and national level IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

18. Euroguidance on the Web: www.euroguidance.net www.euroguidance.net Web services Updated descriptions of National Guidance Systems in EU countries Updated descriptions of National Guidance Systems in EU countries Updated descriptions of National Guidance Systems in EU countries Updated descriptions of National Guidance Systems in EU countries Database of guidance projects and resources Database of guidance projects and resources Database of guidance projects and resources Database of guidance projects and resources EG newsletter presenting current trends in guidance EG newsletter presenting current trends in guidance EG newsletter presenting current trends in guidance EG newsletter presenting current trends in guidance Contacts details of all EG Centers Contacts details of all EG Centers Contacts details of all EG Centers Contacts details of all EG Centers Thematic events and trainings calendar Thematic events and trainings calendar Thematic events and trainings calendar Thematic events and trainings calendar IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany Social Media Euroguidance group on Linkedin Euroguidance group on Facebook

19. EG annual outputs contribute to the lifelong guidance priorities set in the EU LLG Resolutions (2004, 2008): Supporting the development of career management skillsSupporting the development of career management skills Facilitating access to guidance servicesFacilitating access to guidance services Supporting quality assurance in guidanceSupporting quality assurance in guidance Coordination and cooperation among the guidance key stakeholdersCoordination and cooperation among the guidance key stakeholders Euroguidance : A network of interesting practices in lifelong guidance across EU IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

20. Selected Euroguidance interesting practices in Supporting CMS development Trainings, Seminars, material to develop CMS of guidance practitioners and all citizens groups e.g. : The CH-Q and Coaching Approach trainings applied in several EU countries (EG Netherlands). The CH-Q and Coaching Approach trainings applied in several EU countries (EG Netherlands). The CH-Q and Coaching Approach trainings applied in several EU countries The CH-Q and Coaching Approach trainings applied in several EU countries The 10 week distance course on Mobility and Guidance and methods to guide students to international opportunities (EG Sweden) The 10 week distance course on Mobility and Guidance and methods to guide students to international opportunities (EG Sweden) The Cross Border Seminar* on “Career Management Skills” and different methods of developing CMS (EG Slovenia, 2012) The Cross Border Seminar* on “Career Management Skills” and different methods of developing CMS (EG Slovenia, 2012) The training course on Multicultural Counselling competences (EG Greece, 2011-2012 ). The training course on Multicultural Counselling competences (EG Greece, 2011-2012 ). A nation-wide campaign on Career Education in School, aiming at proposing legislation changes in the School Education Act (EG Bulgaria). A nation-wide campaign on Career Education in School, aiming at proposing legislation changes in the School Education Act (EG Bulgaria). A Shared framework for Lifelong Guidance Competences (EG Portugal). A Shared framework for Lifelong Guidance Competences (EG Portugal). *The first cross border seminar was in 2005 (AT, CZ and SK) IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

21. The EXODUS International careers information database, a gateway to opportunities around the world (EG UK) The EXODUS International careers information database, a gateway to opportunities around the world (EG UK) http://www.careerseurope.co.uk/Products/exodus.html The EISODOS online database information for refugees, asylum seekers, EU Migrants and for those working with these groups (EG UK) The EISODOS online database information for refugees, asylum seekers, EU Migrants and for those working with these groups (EG UK) http://www.careerseurope.co.uk/Products/eisodos.html The School Portal - providing access to indicators for basic education (EG Norway) The School Portal - http://www.udir.no/skoleporten providing access to indicators for basic education (EG Norway) http://www.udir.no/skoleporten The development of school counsellors` ICT competencies and ICT training courses (EG Romania, EG Greece). The development of school counsellors` ICT competencies and ICT training courses (EG Romania, EG Greece). Distance Counselling Handbooks for counsellors in several EU languages (EG Poland) Distance Counselling Handbooks for counsellors in several EU languages (EG Poland) Selected Euroguidance interesting practices in Facilitating access to guidance services Online guidance tools and methods to support the use of ICT in guidance, e.g.: IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany

22. The National Quality Assurance System for Guidance Services (EG Greece) The National Quality Assurance System for Guidance Services (EG Greece) The Mobility Learning Package / Destination world - mobility exercises to be used broadly by the guidance community within EU (EG Finland) The Mobility Learning Package / Destination world - mobility exercises to be used broadly by the guidance community within EU (EG Finland) The Mobility Advice Interview - Handbook for Counsellors (EG France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Romania) The Mobility Advice Interview - Handbook for Counsellors (EG France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Romania) The Quality Award for guidance practitioners and subsequent methodological publications (EG Lithuania) The Quality Award for guidance practitioners and subsequent methodological publications (EG Lithuania) The National Career Counselling Award Contest (EG Czech and Slovakia) The National Career Counselling Award Contest (EG Czech and Slovakia) Cooperation with QALLL network – www.qalll.eu (many EGs) Cooperation with QALLL network – www.qalll.eu (many EGs)www.qalll.eu Selected Euroguidance interesting practices in Supporting quality assurance in guidance IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany Quality assurance tools and quality material to support the European dimension in guidance, e.g.:

23. The Discussion Platform for Vocational lifelong Guidance (EG Poland)The Discussion Platform for Vocational lifelong Guidance (EG Poland) The Joint conference "Learning by Leaving" (EG Sweden)The Joint conference "Learning by Leaving" (EG Sweden) The Euroguidance and EURES one-stop-service (EG Germany)The Euroguidance and EURES one-stop-service (EG Germany) The EU Mobility Information Day by all the mobility networks (EG Hungary)The EU Mobility Information Day by all the mobility networks (EG Hungary) The cross border study “Guidance in the bordering region of Öresund” (EG Denmark and Sweden)The cross border study “Guidance in the bordering region of Öresund” (EG Denmark and Sweden) The Europa network, involving all national EU agencies (EG Iceland)The Europa network, involving all national EU agencies (EG Iceland) The Joint study-visit (EG Estonia/Finland and EG Latvia/Lithuania)The Joint study-visit (EG Estonia/Finland and EG Latvia/Lithuania) The active involvement in ELPGN membership (EG Ireland)The active involvement in ELPGN membership (EG Ireland) Selected Euroguidance interesting practices in enhancing coordination and cooperation among the guidance key stakeholders IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany 1. Common activities at national level and cross border cooperation, e.g.:

24. EG synergies with ETF: EG participation in coaching activities organised by the European Training Foundation (ETF) to support Serbia in establishing a National Resource Centre for Career GuidanceEG synergies with ETF: EG participation in coaching activities organised by the European Training Foundation (ETF) to support Serbia in establishing a National Resource Centre for Career Guidance EG synergies with ELGPN:EG synergies with ELGPN: EG provides guidance practice input to the ELGPN EG provides guidance practice input to the ELGPN EG disseminates ELGPN policy developments towards the guidance practitioners EG disseminates ELGPN policy developments towards the guidance practitioners EG provides the national guidance systems descriptions EG provides the national guidance systems descriptions EG and ELGPN databases for guidance policy and practice resourcesare connected, EG and ELGPN databases for guidance policy and practice resources are connected, Selected Euroguidance interesting practices in enhancing coordination and cooperation among the guidance key stakeholders IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany 2. Synergies with other EU Networks, Institutions at EU level, e.g.:

25. Many EG Centers support the Academia exchanges funded by the Leonardo da Vinci VETPROMany EG Centers support the Academia exchanges funded by the Leonardo da Vinci VETPROMany EG Centers support the Academia exchangesMany EG Centers support the Academia exchanges 1 week training - usually a group of 10 guidance practitioners from all over Europe 1 week training - usually a group of 10 guidance practitioners from all over Europe Academia week : visits to organisations providing guidance and counselling services, group discussions, lectures and job shadowing Academia week : visits to organisations providing guidance and counselling services, group discussions, lectures and job shadowing Every year about 250 guidance practitioners take part in Academia exchanges and get to know the guidance system and guidance practices in another European country. Every year about 250 guidance practitioners take part in Academia exchanges and get to know the guidance system and guidance practices in another European country. EG Centers as Academia coordinators: EG Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Norway, UK, Slovenia EG Centers as Academia coordinators: EG Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Norway, UK, Slovenia Selected Euroguidance interesting practices in enhancing coordination and cooperation among the guidance key stakeholders IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany 2. Synergies with other EU Networks, Institutions at EU level, e.g.: Academia is a network offering training opportunities for guidance practitioners in European countries. Academia is a network offering training opportunities for guidance practitioners in European countries.

26. IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany *Euroguidance Strategy Working Group Survey, 2011-2012 Levels of cooperation with other EU networks at national level*

27. Fotini Vlachaki, Euroguidance Greece fotinivlachaki@eoppep.gr Lachezar Afrikanov, Euroguidance Bulgaria lafrikanov@hrdc.bg Thank you for your attention! IAEVG Conference 03-06 October 2012, Mannheim, Germany www.euroguidance.net