Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day

INTRODUCTION

The MASS Project?

What is the MASS Project?

A consortium brought together to pilot an innovative methodology in measuring soft

skills to a variety of different countries, contexts and target groups

MASS Partnership

Angus College, Scotland

Adult Learning and Employment, SwedenRoc Aventus, Netherlands

Bureau Zuidema, Netherlands

Second Chance Schoolof Neapolis, Greece

Teacher Training CentreOf Bucharest, Romania

OUTLINE OF PROJECT

Why we applied to LLP

• Faith in product• Positive feedback • Response from EU visitors• To share• To learn more• To improve product• To satisfy professional curiosity

Main Objectives & Activities

• Shares methodology devised at Angus College to promote soft skills development with More Choices More Chances/NEET group

• 6 partnership meetings with themed workshops

• Dissemination event in Brussels

• Online and paper teaching resources

• Lesson plans

• Guides for tutors, trainers or teachers

• Website

Results, Outcomes & Impacts

MASS Website

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Grundtvig In-service Training Grant

• LdV Vetpro Mobility

• LdV Preparatory Visit Grant

• Grundtvig Partnership

Finding the Partners

Writing the Application

• Outsourced• Key experts within organisation• Partners• Guidance documents

Tips on Writing

• Start early ... very early• Map everything out• Search for other similar projects• Identify “innovation out” and “innovation in”• Involve partners in research• Give partners a suggested budget to start• Allow time for financial tables

BENEFITS

Benefits to the Participants

• Higher profile for organisation

• Staff morale and motivation

• Staff development• Funds to improve

services• Opportunity to see

Europe

Benefits continued

TIPS ON LLP PROJECT MANAGEMENT / INVOLVEMENT

Tips for Working with Ecotec

• Attend start up events• Get to know your manager• Ask about anything and everything• UK rules apply in all decisions

Tips for Project Management

• Include adequate time for financial management

• Finance manager to meet partners• Be prepared to be a negotiator and diplomat• Get your website done quickly

http://www.mass-project.org/

MASS Kick Off Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, November 2009

To find out more ...

• www.mass-project.org• iverene.bromfield@angus.ac.uk