Links
Links to other initiatives and institutions involved in mobility and transparency
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EUROGUIDANCE - European portal to guidance
Euroguidance is the network of National Resource Centres for Vocational Guidance. Main functions:
- provide information on education and training opportunities in Europe, mainly for guidance practitioners, who should relay it to citizens at large;
- support the exchange of quality information on education and training systems and on qualifications in the European Union, the European Economic Area and Central and Eastern European countries;
- support the Ploteus portal.
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ENIC-NARIC networks
The ENIC network (European Network of Information Centres) is made up of national information centres. The role of these centres is to provide information and advice on:
- the recognition of foreign diplomas, degrees and other academic or professional qualifications;
- education systems in other European countries and one's own country;
- opportunities for studying abroad, including information on loans and scholarships, as well as on practical questions related to mobility and equivalence.
The NARIC network (National Academic Recognition Information Centres) was created in 1984. The network aims at improving academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in the Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area and Central and Eastern European countries.
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Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has developed the European Language Portfolio, a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences.
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Ploteus - find a course
Ploteus aims to help students, job seekers, workers, parents, guidance counsellors and trainers to find out information about studying in Europe:
- learning opportunities and training possibilities available throughout the European Union;
- education and training systems;
- exchange programmes and grants;
- everything you need to know when moving abroad in another European country.
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EURES - The European Employment Service
EURES (European Employment Service) aims to facilitate the free movement of workers within the countries of the European Economic Area. Partners in the network include public employment services, trade unions and employer organisations. The partnership is coordinated by the European Commission.
Main functions:
- inform, counsel and provide advice to potentially mobile workers on job opportunities and living and working conditions in the European Economic Area;
- assist employers in recruiting workers from other countries;
- provide pertinent advice and guidance to workers and employers in crossborder regions.
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EURAXESS - the European portal to researcher’s mobility
If you are a researcher planning your next move in Europe, look here for career opportunities and find relevant information and assistance.
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EU programmes for education and training
This link gives access to the web pages of the European Commission dedicated to Community programmes and actions in education and training.
Visit the web pages of the European Commission dedicated to EU programmes for education and training
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Other initiatives and resources
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European Youth Portal (Youth)
http://europa.eu/youthThe objective of the Youth portal is to give as many young people as possible quick and easy access to relevant youth related information on Europe and European countries, to enhance young people's participation in public life and to contribute to their active citizenship.
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EMU-Pass
http://www.emu-pass.com/Launched by the European Metal Union (EMU), the EMU professional pass is a personal document which proves the international experience of trained professionals in the metal-working sector. This passport does not yet concern all European countries.
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Solvit - Effective problem solving in the Internal market
http://europa.eu/solvit/Solvit deals with cross-border problems between a business or a citizen on the one hand and a national public authority on the other, where there is possible misapplication of EU law. Solvit deals among others with:
- recognition of professional qualifications and diplomas;
- access to education;
- residence permits;
- social security;
- employment rights;
- border controls;
- self-employment issues;
- taxation.
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Your Europe - Citizens
http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/index_en.htmThe website 'Your Europe - Citizens' provides you with detailed and practical information on your rights and opportunities in the EU and its internal market in addition to advice on how to exercise these rights in practice. For example, you can learn more about living, working and studying in another EU country.
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European institutions
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European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
http://www.cedefop.europa.euThe European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is an agency of the European Union located in Thessaloniki (Greece) that helps policy-makers and practitioners of the European Commission, Member States and social partner organisations across Europe to make informed choices about vocational training policy.
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European Training Foundation
http://www.etf.europa.eu/The European Training Foundation promotes and develops vocational education and training in the candidate countries, South Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and the Mediterranean region.
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European Commission - Directorate-General for Education and Culture
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_cultureThe website of the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission gives access to information on developments at European level in the field of education, training, youth, culture and sport.
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Council of Europe
http://www.coe.intThe Council of Europe has developed the European Language Portfolio, a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences.
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