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2 Amendments of Heinz K. BECKER related to 2015/2327(INI)

Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that Erasmus+ is one of the key drivers of growth, employment, competitiveness and social cohesion in that it contributes to improving European education and training systems and employability, and provides Europeans with an opportunity to acquire transversal and transferable sets of skills and competences via studies, training and work experience abroad; Considers that Erasmus+ is one of the key pillars to get the European population used to Lifelong Learning as the new model;
2016/10/03
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that vocational education and training (VET) and VET mobility play a vital economic and social role in Europe as a mechanism leading to equal opportunities for all citizens, including those from socially disadvantaged groups, unemployed young people, migrants and women, who are all under-represented in VET; calls on the Commission and the Member States to position VET as a choice which leads to a promising career, make it accessible to all ages, ensure gender balance and non- discrimination, and guarantee that it is adequately funded;
2016/10/03
Committee: EMPL