Vocational training & skills acquisition

22 result(s)
Good Practice - Project | 27 Dec 2018

Caherconnell Archaeology Field School

LEADER funding enabled the purchase of specialist equipment for training students in the use of modern and sophisticated archaeological surveying techniques.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 26 Sep 2018

A training programme on work safety for non professional forest users

A series of theoretical and practical training courses on work safety for small private forest owners and forest users.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 12 Oct 2017

Setting up a cheese experience centre in Woerden

Setting up an innovative enterprise in a historic building to strengthen the regional and local agricultural economy, while promoting employment and tourism.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 13 Jul 2017

Using the technical assistance measure to organise a study tour on organic farming

The regional rural network of Silesia in Poland organised a study tour for its members in Scotland to raise awareness and improve their skills on organic farming.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 07 Apr 2017

Boyndie Visitor Centre

EAFRD funding helped expand and develop a social enterprise in rural Scotland. A new training centre is built, a visitor centre expanded and more jobs for adults with special needs created.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 07 Apr 2017

Business Development for Women – tailored support for female rural entrepreneurs

Business Development for Women’ provided a business training programme to 60 women, giving them the knowledge and skills necessary to create a business plan for developing their rural business.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 07 Apr 2017

Digital Clare – taking advantage of digital opportunities in rural Ireland

Digital Clare used training, mentoring and regular online exchanges to improve digital skills in rural County Clare and create a locally recognised name for digital innovation and networking.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 09 Jan 2017

Developing local food sales through knowledge and skills

A Finnish University used EAFRD funding to organise information days, pilot projects and professional tours to enable food processing companies to develop their local sales.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 13 Oct 2016

Reviving traditional crafts in Slovakia

Slovak cultural association Microregion Juzne Sitno used EAFRD support to organise courses in ceramic production and wool processing, reviving a local tradition.

  • CAP Implementation
Good Practice - Project | 05 Oct 2016

Setting up a botanical garden and providing training to young farmers

A small commune in Romania used EAFRD support to restore and promote its local landmark: a botanical garden, and design a training programme on environmental aspects for young farmers.

  • CAP Implementation