Euroguidance Malta

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This Grant Application compiled by Euroguidance Malta, under the remit of the National School Support Services, Directorate for Educational Services, Ministry for Education is in line with the national policy objectives. The initiatives suggested, aim to provide the required environment to the development of a European dimension in lifelong guidance through the creation of fora that will bring together all stakeholders involved in career guidance provision This context will also help in the discussions on the innovations taking place in the world of work. On a European level EG MT will enhance its strategic cooperation in the area of lifelong guidance through its involvement and active participation in the EG Network Meetings besides direct participation with other international organisations Improving the level of key competences of our guidance practitioners is a key priority for EG Malta. This will be reflected in the CPD opportunities offered. Raising awareness about international mobility will be prioritised. Such opportunities will be promoted and experiences shared on the EG MT website. EG MT plans to develop a career exploration software for service users, upgrade the website, and print careers related resources which will serve as a tool which will support them with the knowledge required in order to make informed decisions. The ‘Career Learning and Development Framework’ will also help schools in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the career education and career guidance programme for students. EG MT will be further promoted through the participation in national careers related events in collaboration with EQF and Europass. EG MT also works closely with the Malta Career Guidance Association. Presently the latter’s main focus is professionalising the sector and this ties well with the over EG MT objectives. EG MT also works closely with other major local stakeholders involved in career guidance provision.