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(v) Student awareness of the benefits of studying locate quality resources and tools developed by
IMPACT OF COMPLETING EURO QUEST abroad for a period and motivation to do so. the European Euroguidance Network.
When asked if they would recommend the re- A total of 28 EMAs successfully completed the
If you wanted to study abroad, would
you know where to find information? source to fellow students, over 85% responded training. They not only showed great interest,
Have you heard of the phrase that they would or maybe would recommend the but also high satisfaction. Each participant was
educational mobilty? resource. Although there is always room for further awarded a ‘Knowledge Open Badge’, thus making
Have you heard of ‘Erasmus’
or ‘Erasmus plus’? development and improvement, it is clear that the acquired learning transparent to the wider
Do you know you can you use qualifications that Euro-quest is achieving its aims and meeting the public.
you earn in Ireland in other European countries?
Do you know of any EU financial supports / grants outlined learning outcomes, which is great to see!
that are avaliable to help students study in Europe? What’s next? In the next workplan Euroguidance
Do you know of any University, PLC Course or More information HERE. Italy is planning to extend the training to practi-
Apprenticeship which offer the opportunity to... tioners in more sectors of the Lifelong Guidance
Have you considered the idea of doing a short-term ‘Mobility Opportunities for Learning
language exchange during your school holidays or have... (LLG) Cycle relying on its national network.
Have you ever considered studying / and Job Purposes in Europe’ Training
training / doing an apprenticeship abroad? Mobility Guidance Counselling
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Package for Young People
After completing Euro Quest Before completing Euro Quest Following the first innovative blended training
package for Eurodesk Mobility Advisors (EMAs), The Slovak Euroguidance Centre published a new
due to the COVID-19 disruption, in November 2020 methodological handbook in December 2020. Its
As of December 2020, over 1,600 students from all It is clear from the chart above that there is the Euroguidance Italy merged and delivered two author Maja Jaššová summed up her rich expe-
over Ireland had registered to take part, providing currently a deficit in Ireland in the knowledge originally planned editions entirely online. The rience working with young people in the field of
invaluable insights into: students have regarding mobility opportunities. objective was to meet the upskilling needs of the international mobilities. The handbook builds up
• their current knowledge and interest regarding It is then evident that the completion of the Eu- Italian EMAs. on the previous two publications - ‘Marco Polo’s
European mobility opportunities. ro-Quest programme has had a positive impact on: The training package was designed to better equip Compass’ (2015) and ‘Open to the World’ (2016),
• the benefits and challenges they see to en- (i) Students’ knowledge of Europe, European citi- EMAs in promoting the European tools for trans- in which studying abroad was analysed from
gaging in a mobility experience of their own zenship and the mobility opportunities available parency while, at the same time, increasing their different perspectives. The handbook is meant
and in both Ireland and Europe. primarily for mobility counsellors working with
• what they learnt because of completing the (ii) Student awareness of the supports available to knowledge of international learning and mobility young people, for whom international mobility
opportunities.
Euro-Quest modules them when it comes to mobility. could be an interesting opportunity on the way
To gauge students’ current level of knowledge (iii) Students’ knowledge regarding the transferabil- To this end, senior officials from the Erasmus+ to adulthood.
and interest in studying abroad and ascertain the ity of skills and qualifications across Europe. National Agencies, European Qualifications The publication starts with the theoretical back-
Framework (EQF) and EUP NCPs, EURES and ESC
impact that the Euro-Quest programme has on (iv) The development of the key skills of research- ground defending the importance of staying abroad
these factors, a series of pre- and post- questions ing, communication and presenting future Teams, developed ad hoc video content, and as well as the importance of mobility guidance
were asked. aspirations. updated EMAs on the 2021-2027 programme support. It also contains a practical section consist-
period developments. Following up on the 2019 ing of activities and exercises that can be used for
edition participants feedback, the package included mobility training. The activities cover topics such
a module on recognition of qualifications. as the development of intercultural competencies,
The training provided both an updated picture on coping with difficult situations, working on goals
the European transparency tools, including their and the overall concept of mobility guidance.
implications for practitioners, and an overview on
international mobility opportunities for different
beneficiaries (youth, students, unemployed,
teachers), thus providing food for thought when
co-designing effective mobility pathways.
The training provided video and open learning
resources (handouts, thematic insights, video
tutorials, webinars, etc.) on EU transparency tools
and relevant mobility programmes. Active partici-
pation was encouraged and a final online session
was held with Euroguidance staff aimed at gaining
feedback and suggestions for forthcoming editions.
As a result, participants acquired an updated over-
view of programmes and tools for practitioners
and beneficiaries and became better equipped
to identify and recommend appropriate resources
for learning mobility for different users, as well as

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