UNIEP The International Association of Painting Contractors UPSkilled

UNIEP The International Association of Painting Contractors UPSkilled New Painters Kick-off meeting 12 th-13 th November 2019, Brussels PATRIZIA DI MAURO - Secretary General GIULIA MAGI – Project and Policy Advisor p. dimauro@uniep. eu g. magi@uniep. eu www. uniep. eu

About UNIEP The International Association of Painting Contractors (UNIEP) 19 Member Associations 15 European Countries 60, 000 businesses 280, 000 Professional Painters Since 1953, the authoritative trade association representing Professional Painters. Uniep is a full Member of

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Our Mission Representation and defense of the interests of the Painting sector Acting in favour of: - the good image of the profession through the improvement of skills and competences in order to ensure a qualified future for Painters/Decorators; the promotion of the innovation within the Painting/Decorating branch of the Construction sector in Europe; the improvement of professional training of teachers/tutors and education for young painters. How: - Lobbying Strategic partnership European projects Communication

UNIEP Activities What UNIEP does … Information and EU Projects dealing with communication through the Lobbying activities before the skills/competences, vocational publication on the web site of a EU institutions on EU major training, mobility of apprentices, Newsletter, a Policy Grid on EU issues of interest for the painting tutorship, research and legislation and an Annual -construction sector innovation Report

UNIEP’s Strategy 2015 -2020 The three major problems detected at EU level are: Lack of young people entering the painter’s profession Lack of quality in education and training Skills gap between education system and needs of companies

European Painting Partners (EPP) In its new strategy, UNIEP has promoted the creation of a European Alliance with the Manufacturers which will provide services for education, formation and mobility in the Painting sector OBJECTIVES: • To promote the recruitment of young people • To organise the Vocational Training • To encourage sustainable practices

UNIEP Projects as coordinator www. eu-inpaint. eu � KA 3 - Erasmus+ Project– “In. Paint” aims to establish a framework for Work Based Learning to support VET Institutes and Painting Trade in Europe. Partners: Mapping of the WBL systems, best practices and training tools 1. 2. WBL Observatory (Open Access Platform) WBL Developer’s profile/qualification Follow @In. Paint. Project on Twitter! The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

UNIEP Projects as coordinator www. eu-paintup. eu � KA 2 - Erasmus+ Project– “Paint Up” aims to reinforce the tutor's role in Workbased Learning, namely in the apprenticeship systems • Mapping the tutor function in painting SMEs • Partners: • Tutor’s practical activity guide Learning tools for company’s tutors in Units of Learning • Online training to tutors The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

UNIEP Projects as partner � KA 2 - Erasmus+ Project “Europa-Meister” Transnational Strategic Partnership � KA 2 - Erasmus+ Project “Youth power Europe” Transnational Strategic Partnership aims to create a description of the competency profile at level 6 (Master) of the European Qualifications Framework and to design a multilingual competency profile aims to create work opportunities for unemployed youth from less fortunate areas of the cities (inclusion and integration) The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

UNIEP Projects New project � KA 2 - Erasmus+ Project “UPS Paint –Upskilled New Painters” Strategic Partnership aims to update the Painter Qualification (level 3 and 4) and to Recognize Prior Learning for unemployed or unqualified people Partners: The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Communication Information and communication through the publication on the web site of a Newsletter, a Policy Grid on EU legislation and an Annual Report ü New website in 4 languages ü Newsletters in 3 languages ü Monthly Policy Grid on-line ü UNIEP and Members’ events ü Facebook ü Twitter ü Linked. In More than 4. 000 visitors

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UNIEP The International Association of Painting Contractors Thank you for the attention! PATRIZIA DI MAURO - Secretary General GIULIA MAGI – Project and Policy Advisor p. dimauro@uniep. eu g. magi@uniep. eu www. uniep. eu