1. 4 rd Meeting in Lisbon / Portugal (03/11/2014 – 07/11/2014) Leonardo da Vinci Partnership Project Education Schemes as an Integration Tool – A European Comparison (ESIT) Professional education in UK for migrants

2. Professional training opportunities for migrants: Public – ESOL courses; Private – all with their own financial means; Free – none, the role of charities; Co-financed/commercial – seldom, funds from charities or councils; Theoretical / practical – seldom, only in case of apprenticeship.

3. Education level – migrant communities: 1rst generation and UK born ethnic minorities vs white natives – higher education level; Different picture in employability rates; Differences among diverse ethnic groups.

4. Professional training vs ordinary education: PT does not replace formal education, is for those after 16; Apprenticeships. Control of education: Not a single institution for all, but separate for each professional sector.

5. Support to migrants after the end of professional training: Additional training possibilities; However, the training is related to specific job, therefore additional support is not mandatory. Participation and attitude of migrants toward professional education courses: English courses; 1rst, 2nd and 3rd generation migrants and their families.

6. Additional information: – http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/5159_en.pdf http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/5159_en.pdf 3rd Meeting in Portsmouth/United Kingdom

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