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30 years of Transnational Cooperation in Guidance

2022 marks the 30 anniversary of Euroguidance and the 35 anniversary of Erasmus+. We are
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pleased to present an issue of the Insight Magazine that spotlights the history of the Network and
showcases many recent examples of transnational cooperation in guidance; brought about by the
Euroguidance Centres themselves and by Erasmus+ funded projects impacting the guidance sector.

We start by looking back at the three decades of Euroguidance, dwelling on how the Network came
into existence and how it has changed over the years, where it is today as well as looking into the
future of the Network

In the beginning of June 2022, Euroguidance France hosted the first physical Euroguidance Network
meeting since the start of the pandemic, this gave a special and deserved atmosphere to the 30-years
anniversary celebration.

Two long-time Euroguidance colleagues, Nina Ahlroos (Sweden) and Graziana Boscato (France),
share their thoughts in this issue on why Euroguidance work ‘matters’, as well as identifying challeng-
es they see for the future of the Network. In addition, Finnish lifelong guidance expert, Raimo Vuorinen,
gives his comments on the international work in the field of guidance. Raimo emphasises “technologi-
cal development’s potential transformative role in providing a coherent lifelong guidance eco-system”.

Several articles focus on Erasmus+ funded projects that involve technological development to the
betterment of guidance seekers. The “CRAFT” and the “ELMET” project, both presented by Bulgaria,
prepare young people from rural areas for the jobs of the future through a 3D virtual world platform and
through educational escape rooms that help learners upgrade their problem solving and transferable
skills. Slovakia presents the “C-course”, which is a project that has resulted in an online course for
guidance practitioners. Belgium shows how an Erasmus+ KA3 project has launched a platform and
toolbox for inclusive mobility to support ministries of education, national agencies, and higher educa-
tion institutions in developing strategic plans and practices for more inclusive mobilities. Denmark illus-
trates how transnational cooperation in guidance can lead to finding solutions for NEETs, and France
presents the importance of the international dimension through Erasmus+ projects for the “careers and
qualifications campuses” to achieve the label of “excellence”.

This issue also showcases examples of how technology is used by the Euroguidance Network to
enhance competence development. Latvia shows how Nordic and Baltic guidance counsellors build
international networking competencies through an e-course on mobility. Euroguidance Austria hosted
the digital “Green Guidance” conference with speakers and participants from more than 24 countries,
in addition, regular Euroguidance webinars are organised through transnational cooperation within the
Network.
Three articles focus on the Academia Network’s enabling of professional experience-sharing and Net-
working. Ireland and Estonia give an insight, from the organiser’s point of view, on how participation
contributes to the competence development of guidance professionals. Malta will show how partici-
pating in a training activity, organised by Romania, led to changes in Maltese guidance practitioners’
practice.

We hope you enjoy the read!