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�������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� � � dealing with employment and vocational training. EURES cross-bor<strong>der</strong> partnerships serve as valuable points of contact among employment administrations, both regional and national, and the social partners. They are also an important means of monitoring these cross-bor<strong>der</strong> employment areas, which are a key element in the development of a genuine European market.” Funding: The European Commission provides Telecommunications Network, development and maintenance of the computerised network, Basic euro-adviser training in free movement issues, continuation training on specific subjects, language training. Partners provide network of people including salaries, managerial and technical support.” 1.4 Unit 3: Main Official Networks in the Field of BDBG – the Euroguidance – Network 190 Handling and exchanging information is the very basis of Euroguidance work. One of the advantages of being a European network, with contact points in 31 countries, is the possibility to gather information from all these countries, even on a quite detailed level. Together the Euroguidance network can produce unique information and comparable data that no single centre could bring about. The centres exchange information with each other and inform both national and international clients. In the Terms of Reference it is specified that the Euroguidance centres should provide and exchange quality information on: • educational and vocational guidance systems • project results, innovative working methods and good practice in the field of • lifelong guidance • education and training systems (descriptions at general level) • the Community initiatives and programmes within the field of education, training and mobility • other opportunities for mobility for learning purposes This is done through many different channels, public, like the national websites, PLOTEUS and the Euroguidance website and internal, like the Webboard and handbook, which are part of the members’ area. Some of the content in our common website is available both through the members’ area and the public part. Common for all Euroguidance centres are the “Terms of reference“ which stipulate the core objectives for the network’s activities. There are two overall objectives: A. Promote the European dimension in guidance B. Provide quality information on lifelong guidance and mobility for learning purposes.
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