Project background:The background to the project is MVV’s internationalisation via its MVV Environment subsidiary in Plymouth in south-west England.The resultant synergies in terms of involvement in the local infrastructure, particularly with City College Plymouth, should providethe company with good access to the British labour market.For trainees, the secondment to Plymouth will offer intercultural benefits and ideally supplement their language training.Given its participation in the recent Leonardo Da Vinci project and the ERASMUS+ program, MVV Energie hopes to strengthen the links already in place with City College since 2012.In return, MVV Energie is offering City College students the opportunity to gain intercultural experience at and with MVV Energie inMannheim.Project objectives:MVV Energie’s project objective is to offer its future specialist and management staff an early opportunity to gain interculturalexperience.The internationalisation of the energy market and expansion in renewable energies make this far-sighted perspective necessary inthe interests of the company’s strategic objectives and to enhance the high training standard of its specialist staff.Number and profile of participants:The application relates to a total of 18 trainees. These comprise the following training vocations:Systems mechanicPlant technology electricianIndustrial mechanicIndustrial clerkOffice management assistantUpon starting the secondment, the trainees are in their 2nd or 3rd year of training.Description of activities and project implementation:The project is structured in the following stages:1. Prior to application:Mutual declaration of intent between City College Plymouth and MVV Energie.Compilation of project file2. Application process with deadline and clarification of topics with City College.3. After approval of application:Compilation and agreement of provisional programme structures with City College PlymouthInformation event for trainees and training staffApplication and selection of trainees involved and training staff(per secondment: 5 trainees and one training staff member).Compilation of practical projects to be performed during the secondment.Preparatory intercultural and language training. Reference will be made to the experience gained by participants in the Leonardo DaVinci project so as to take due account of regional particularities.Organisation of travel and accommodation, as well as leisure and cultural programme.Final agreement of programme and communication to partner organisation around 4 weeks ahead of secondment.Implementation of programme. (Here, use will made of the mentoring principle, i.e. trainees participating in the exchangeprogramme will assume active support roles during the visit of the respective group).The programme implemented will be well-balanced and tailored to the respective group in cultural, linguistic, specialist andregional terms.4. Post-implementationEvaluation of project, compilation of final reports, discussion of experience gained with City College Plymouth, feedback toparticipants, closing presentation and handover of “Europass Mobility”. Commitment of our apprentices as ERASMUS+ ambassadors in our company for mobilties in the next future.5. Compilation of final report for the agencyTargeted results:The targeted outcome is a sustainable partnership with City College Plymouth and with our MVV Environment subsidiary.Impact:The project should have a lasting impact on the personal and specialist development of participating trainees. In terms of ourexternal communications, it should make a clear positive contribution towards attracting new trainees.Long-term benefits:Given the long-term involvement of MVV Environment, the competencies acquired should help reduce cultural and personalreservations when it comes to “working abroad”.This should help create a positive attitude towards future assignments to subsidiaries.

Project background:The background to the project is MVV’s internationalisation via its MVV Environment subsidiary in Plymouth in south-west England. The resultant synergies in terms of involvement in the local infrastructure, particularly with City College Plymouth, should provide the company with good access to the British labour market. For trainees, the secondment to Plymouth will offer intercultural benefits and ideally supplement their language training. Given its participation in the recent Leonardo Da Vinci project, MVV Energie hopes to strengthen the links already in place with City College since 2012.In return, MVV Energie is offering City College students the opportunity to gain intercultural experience at and with MVV Energie in Mannheim. Project objectives:MVV Energie’s project objective is to offer its future specialist and management staff an early opportunity to gain intercultural experience.The internationalisation of the energy market and expansion in renewable energies make this far-sighted perspective necessary in the interests of the company’s strategic objectives and to enhance the high training standard of its specialist staff. Number and profile of participants:The application relates to a total of 12 trainees. These comprise the following training vocations: Systems mechanicPlant technology electricianIndustrial mechanicIndustrial clerkOffice management assistantUpon starting the secondment, the trainees are in their 2nd or 3rd year of training. Description of activities and project implementation:The project is structured in the following stages: 1. Prior to application: Mutual declaration of intent between City College Plymouth and MVV Energie.Compilation of project file 2. Application process with deadline and clarification of topics with City College. 3. After approval of application: Compilation and agreement of provisional programme structures with City College PlymouthInformation event for trainees and training staffApplication and selection of trainees involved and training staff (per secondment: 6 trainees and one training staff member).Compilation of practical projects to be performed during the secondment.Preparatory intercultural and language training. Reference will be made to the experience gained by participants in the Leonardo Da Vinci project so as to take due account of regional particularities.Organisation of travel and accommodation, as well as leisure and cultural programme.Final agreement of programme and communication to partner organisation around 4 weeks ahead of secondment.Implementation of programme. (Here, use will made of the mentoring principle, i.e. trainees participating in the exchange programme will assume active support roles during the visit of the respective group).The programme implemented will be well-balanced and tailored to the respective group in cultural, linguistic, specialist and regional terms.. 4. Post-implementation Evaluation of project, compilation of final reports, discussion of experience gained with City College Plymouth, feedback to participants, closing presentation and handover of “Europass Mobility”. 5. Compilation of final report for the agency Targeted results:The targeted outcome is a sustainable partnership with City College Plymouth and with our MVV Environment subsidiary. Impact:The project should have a lasting impact on the personal and specialist development of participating trainees. In terms of our external communications, it should make a clear positive contribution towards attracting new trainees. Long-term benefits:Given the long-term involvement of MVV Environment, the competencies acquired should help reduce cultural and personal reservations when it comes to “working abroad”. This should help create a positive attitude towards future assignments to subsidiaries.

Project background: The background to the project is MVV’s internationalisation via its MVV Environment subsidiary in Plymouth in south-west England. The resultant synergies in terms of involvement in the local infrastructure, particularly with City College Plymouth, should provide the company with good access to the British labour market. For trainees, the secondment to Plymouth will offer intercultural benefits and ideally supplement their language training. Given its participation in the recent Leonardo Da Vinci project and the ERASMUS+ program, MVV Energie hopes to strengthen the links already in place with City College since 2012. In return, MVV Energie is offering City College students the opportunity to gain intercultural experience at and with MVV Energie in Mannheim. Project objectives: MVV Energie’s project objective is to offer its future specialist and management staff an early opportunity to gain intercultural experience. The internationalisation of the energy market and expansion in renewable energies make this far-sighted perspective necessary in the interests of the company’s strategic objectives and to enhance the high training standard of its specialist staff. Number and profile of participants: The application relates to a total of 12 trainees. These comprise the following training vocations: Systems mechanic Plant technology electrician Industrial mechanic Industrial clerk Office management assistant Upon starting the secondment, the trainees are in their 2nd or 3rd year of training. Description of activities and project implementation: The project is structured in the following stages: 1. Prior to application:Mutual declaration of intent between City College Plymouth and MVV Energie. Compilation of project file 2. Application process with deadline and clarification of topics with City College. 3. After approval of application: Compilation and agreement of provisional programme structures with City College Plymouth Information event for trainees and training staff Application and selection of trainees involved and training staff (per secondment: 6 trainees and one training staff member). Compilation of practical projects to be performed during the secondment. Preparatory intercultural and language training. Reference will be made to the experience gained by participants in the Leonardo Da Vinci project so as to take due account of regional particularities. Organisation of travel and accommodation, as well as leisure and cultural programme. Final agreement of programme and communication to partner organisation around 4 weeks ahead of secondment. Implementation of programme. (Here, use will made of the mentoring principle, i.e. trainees participating in the exchange programme will assume active support roles during the visit of the respective group). The programme implemented will be well-balanced and tailored to the respective group in cultural, linguistic, specialist and regional terms. 4. Post-implementation Evaluation of project, compilation of final reports, discussion of experience gained with City College Plymouth, feedback to participants, closing presentation and handover of “Europass Mobility”. Commitment of our apprentices as ERASMUS+ ambassadors in our company for mobilties in the next future. 5. Compilation of final report for the agency Targeted results: The targeted outcome is a sustainable partnership with City College Plymouth and with our MVV Environment subsidiary. Impact: The project should have a lasting impact on the personal and specialist development of participating trainees. In terms of our external communications, it should make a clear positive contribution towards attracting new trainees. Long-term benefits: Given the long-term involvement of MVV Environment, the competencies acquired should help reduce cultural and personal reservations when it comes to “working abroad”. This should help create a positive attitude towards future assignments to subsidiaries.

The EATAP project commenced a 28-month timeline on 01.09.17 (Project Plan Revised Timetable) with partners undertaking a comprehensive range of activities, establishing a strong/collaborative working relationship to develop new apprenticeship pathways, stimulating innovation in the higher apprenticeship provision. The partnership of apprenticeship educators in VET/HE/private/public sectors designed a transnational Project Based Training model for apprenticeships in the STEM(UK)/STEAM(Lithuania) /MINT(Germany/Austria) sectors, through the development & delivery of a European Talent Programme. Proactive participation of each partner was crucial in delivering the events, activities & outputs detailed in the project funding application. Partner meetings took place in all partner organisations throughout the project term & were known as M1, M2, M3, M4 & M5. The partners consisted of:•Large private/public sector organisations/companies with focused training &/or apprenticeship provision: MVV(Germany), AVL(Austria)•Educational organisations delivering training: VET - City College Plymouth(CCP UK) Chamber of Commerce, Klaipeda University(KVK, Lithuania)•Policy influencers: STVG(Austria), UK National Agency approved Plymouth City Council withdrawal Jan 2019Comparative analysis was undertaken of existing Apprenticeship training provision in International Programmes within partner companies, VET & HE institutions. All partners contributed on a local level to map experience of their organisation/countries environment. This (IO1) was pulled together by STVG to create a benchmark for setting out the framework of the European Talent Programme. The programme was intended exclusively for technical apprentices in the STEAM/STEM/MINT professions, it was centred on project-based learning as a central work-based learning method, as a foreign-language project for an international team. In addition to specialist & technical knowledge, it was important that participants also possessed effective communication abilities & team player/building skills. 2 test pilots (C1/2) were organised in 2 partner countries with evaluation carried out to shape the final IO3 EATAP Framework. The main results of the programme included the promotion of apprentices social competences and embraced partial aspects like self-reflection, teamwork & the importance of qualifications of the trainer, who would host the programme as well as the trainer in the company, selecting the apprentices, the full evaluation results are detailed within the IO3 outputs & the External Evaluation Report.The partners devised/tested a full programme that can be replicated by any VET organisation to deliver a successful 3-week European apprenticeship programme, which along with Train the Trainer (C3/IO5) & the ROI guide (IO4) allows self-sustainable/full cost recovery programmes to be undertaken/funded via private sector employers. This is the ultimate sustainability of the programme post project. Key EATAP results/impacts included:IO1 Apprenticeship Comparison Study Document & Presentation/Evaluation Plan Results Document & PresentationIO3 Framework Participant Application, Prejoining Packs & Daily Plan Weeks 1-3/Framework Teacher Organisation Checklist, Signatory Sheet, Timetable, Daily Visualisation &Teaching Resource Presentations Weeks 1-3/Framework Formal RecognitionIO4 ROI Guide & Framework, Document & Presentation/Brochures for Companies & Project Schedule, all in English/GermanIO5 Train the Trainer Overview Presentation & One Page Flyer/Evaluation of the Training Programme/IO5 Trainers Resource List, Defining the Topic & Train the Trainer 5 Day ProgrammeProject Plan Revised (Timetable)/External Evaluation ReportKey impacts160 participants attend 4 multiplier events = 0 E1/E2 non-award16 project team members establish new project developments = 10 (2 x MVV/CCP/AVL/KVK/STVG) reduction for C4 non award & PCC withdrawal16 apprentices with enhanced skills through participation in C1/C2 =16 (2 x MVV/CCP/AVL/KVK)28 new participants able to internationalise VET provision through participation in C3/C4 = 10 (2 x MVV/CCP/AVL/KVK/STVG), reduced by 14 for C4 non-award & reduction of 4 as PCC withdrawn2 new companies implement an-ETP based international provision for their apprentices = 1 AVL, reduction for PCC withdrawal 2 new companies implement an-ETP based CPD course for their staff = 1 AVL, reduction for PCC withdrawal 2 local authority economic/training officers promoting ETP model through strategy = 1 STVG, reduction for PCC withdrawal 2 managers leading strategic employment/training initiatives promoting ETP model = 2 MVV/CCP4 apprenticeship training systems implemented within VET/HE/private sector = 3 (C1/C2/C3) & C4 non-award4 VET/HE organisations ability to work more effectively with multi-national companies to internationalise their apprenticeship programme through accredited training provision = 3 AVL/STVG/KVK & reduction for PCC withdrawal