To provide capacity-building opportunities within the framework of the European social dialogue, the ETUC Resource Centre organises tailored training and mentoring seminars for national trade unions based in the EU and candidate countries.
How are they set-up?
The training and mentoring seminars usually take place in Brussels on two occasions and within a 3 day time-frame. The participants are split into 2 groups of around 20 people, respecting a regional balance between the EU15, the 12 new Member States and the candidate countries (Turkey and Croatia). The working language of the seminars is English.
During the seminar, participants are able to take part in one or more of the following activities:
- Observation of a social dialogue activity (i.e. Social Dialogue Committee);
- Observation of a EU institution activity relating to employment and social issues (i.e. EP Employment Committee hearings, EESC meetings, etc.);
- Meetings with stakeholders from the European scene such as the ETUC and its European Industry Federations, the ETUI-REHS, the European Commission, the European Parliament;
- Training workshops on the European cross-industry and sectoral social dialogue.
Who can apply?
Trade unionists from the EU Member States and the candidate countries, with a working knowledge of English, who would like to learn more about the European social dialogue and further develop their negotiation skills.
When will the next round take place?
The next sessions of the Training and Mentoring programme will be launched in September 2008.
Where to find more information on past Training & Mentoring sessions?
Below you can find more details about the participants and content of the first rounds of seminars on "Training & Mentoring" organised in the first half of 2008.
A first group (A) of trade unionists from across Europe met on 25-26-27 February.
A second group (B) was trained on 1-2-3 of April 2008.
Group A (February - May 2008)
Group B (April - June 2008)
How to apply?
Next round of seminars will be launched during the second half of 2008.
For more information on the seminars, registration and costs covered, scheduled dates, etc. please contact Ms Cinzia Sechi
