The overall aim for for the project has been to provide opportunites for pupils and apprentices to experience work placements in Europe. We strongly believe that mobility actitives increases the skills and knowledge of the participants within their field, as well as giving them increased self-confidence and confidence. Being part of an international working enviroment gives them pupils and apprenticeship new impulses and perspective. This process also leads to more self-awareness of how things are done back in Møre and Romsdal. We have an international business sector in our region and the providing international opportunities through education is important. By setting up a consortia, Møre and Romsdal County Council lowered the threshold for both VET Schools, companies and VET training centers to take part in Erasmus+ activities. While the pandemic impacted several planned activities, several succesful sub-projects were carried out, giving both VET pupils and apprenctices valuable experiences.
Møre and Romsdal County is located on the north-western part of Norway and is one of the strongest exporting regions in the country. We have many companies and business operating in global markets and international trade and cooperation is a key characteristic of our region. Intercultural competencies, international experience, perspectives, and network is vital to ensure further growth and prosperity in Møre and Romsdal. Møre and Romsdal County Council is responsible for Upper Secondary Education and play an important role as a regional developer. As school owner we aim provide international possibilities for our pupils, apprentices, and staff. By carrying out international activities, our youth and staff will be able to gain new skills and competences, as well as experiencing accomplishment, increased self-confidence, and motivation. Internationalisation in our VET sector is a priority and our objective is that all schools are taking part in international activities. The County Councils’ task is to encourage and to facilitate for schools and VET companies to provide international opportunities for pupils, apprentices, and staff. The Erasmus+ programme is the main tool in our international engagement. We have vast experience in participating in Erasmus+, with also ongoing and further planned projects. This project is a contribution to our overall aim and ambition for internationalisation in our educational system.