Public consultation on an update of the Lifelong Learning Programme
04 October 2010 - General announcements
The European Commission has launched on 15 September a public consultation on the
future Lifelong Learning programme.
The Commission seeks input from stakeholders on the review and renewal of the Lifelong Learning Programme, to replace the existing programme from the beginning of 2014. The consultations are part of the Commission’s coordinated review of its programmes.
Anyone can take part in the consultations – individuals, associations, organisations and stakeholders – simply by clicking on the link:
Consultation on the Lifelong Learning Programme
In the consultation questionnaires, we ask for your views on:
- the development and design of the programmes and
- how they can contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth – and especially two of the strategy’s flagship initiatives: Youth on the move and An Agenda for new skills and jobs
The consultations will be open until 30 November 2010.
The new programmes should support the Europe 2020 strategy, which promotes an economy based on knowledge, research and innovation, high levels of education and skills, adaptability and creativity, inclusive labour markets and the active involvement of young people in society.
In line with Europe 2020, the programmes should help Europeans:
- adapt to a labour market where a great majority of jobs require a high or medium level of skills, and there are fewer and fewer jobs for people without solid professional training
- operate in society where more and more people go online to access services and perform everyday tasks
- acquire certain key skills – languages, entrepreneurship and intercultural understanding – that are increasingly relevant for both work and life.
Results of the consultations will be published on DG EAC's website. The results reports will give a consolidated and anonymous analysis of inputs received and indicate how the Commission will take them into account in preparing its proposals for the new programmes.