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The PEPPY methodology, its innovative nature, and how it can be employed as a non-formal learning method for obtaining skills and competencies have proven its value. Responses in this pilot project were positive, and points for improvement were spotted. These points were mainly suggestions for alterations, improvements, and adaptations. With the implementation of the PEPPY […]

The ValChild-project develops a Validation mechanism for practitioners in early childminding, complemented by a Recommendation and Certification Scheme to facilitate assessment and recognition of prior learning which will essentially enhance their access to further training, up-skill them, and further strengthen their key competences and employment opportunities, and quality of life. In this newsletter:

VINCE is an ERASMUS+ project that is developing training materials for university staff working in processes of Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) and Validation of Non-formal and Informal Learning (VNIL) with migrant and/or refugee students. The objective is to provide university staff with tools to be better equipped when working with newcomers who want to […]

LeverUp is a multi-sectoral tool for the validation of transversal competencies acquired in non-formal/ informal learning. The piloting phase allows for participation in a variety of roles from different sectors and fields. In this 3rd LeverUP newsletter, the state of the art is presented as of June 2019.

The 2nd partnermeeting of VINCE was dedicated to the workpackage that EC-VPL manages: the collection and analysis of (1)national policy concerning the implementation of VPL in the learning and working processes of higher education, labour market and third sector, specific target groups (jobseekers) and migrants & refugees procedures and (2) the collection of national practices […]