This program aims to recognise the most innovative qualifications in the music sector by developing a pilot model that:

• Strengthens the cooperation and network between partner organisations;

• Facilitates the recognition and validation of knowledge, skills and competences of music professionals as well as the recognition of selected professional qualifications;

• Encourages the cooperation between regional authorities to promote integrating the practice of recognising professional qualification, into certain local and regional development initiatives.

The program aimed to develop basic and transversal skills in entrepreneurship and digital technologies using innovative and learner-centered pedagogical approaches. These skills are part of the development of “initiative and entrepreneurship”, one of the eight domains of the European framework of key skills. They involve: Creativity, Innovation and risk taking, Objectives-Centered Project planning and management, Raising awareness of ethical values and Promoting good governance.

The program aimed at organising cross-border exchanges that offer young and aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses. This exchange of experiences allows new entrepreneurs to acquire the skills essential to the good management of a small business, while the host entrepreneur benefits from a fresh perspective on his/her business. ECLEE also supported several young entrepreneurs in their mobility and entrepreneurship approach.

ECLEE participated in the first launch of the official ESCO version on the 8th and 9th of October, 2017. ESCO is a multilingual classification system of European skills, competences, qualifications and occupations, which constitutes part of the Europe 2020 strategy. The ESCO classification identifies and categorizes skills, competences, qualifications and occupations relevant to the labor market, education and training within the EU. It systematically presents the links between the different concepts. As an active stakeholder, ECLEE integrates the ESCO system into its projects and services to accelerate the employability of young people even beyond European territory. 

The program consisted of developing a network of European actors in vocational training in order to share knowledge, prepare a comparative study of good practices and share innovative approaches in the field of vocational guidance and new technologies used to make efficient career guidance. 

The network carried out the following actions:

A report on career guidance 

A web page that will serve as a guide for job seekers and students;

A sharing platform among teachers and consultants;

A survey applied to students and job seekers to obtain their feedback.