A new trainer is born: able to use user-friendly andragogical methodologies as well as be able to mediate “knowledge zapping” and “knowledge surfing” very applied to new jobs, new market needs and new European citizens (with all 8 key skills) and continuous qualification for lifelong learning. In this sense the Pedagogical Methodologies for Trainers is understood as main tool for preparing teachers and trainers to be aware of the different competencies required to the trainer´s functions and role in VET and at the same time to be conscious of the importance to promote 8 key competences, “green attitudes” and lifelong learning attitudes for all: trainers became knowledge mediators and brokers (instead of knowledge transfers) in information society and green economy as well as promoters of the balance of different individual needs and talents, under an inclusive and empowering context. According to the European Commission (Supporting the Teaching Professions for Better Learning Outcomes, 20.11.2012), the role of teachers and trainers is crucial in the modernization of VET with special focus on their professional development and status in society. The future dominated by change presents news challenges for both teachers and trainers in VET, involving new pedagogical, curriculum design, quality assurance, management and administrative tasks. Some important attractive an efficient products and training modules for trainers (training of trainers) were built in the partners countries and they can be adapted and improved in each different European county, based on national needs, strengths and opportunities. XXI Trainer Project aims are to: Increase at EU level the modernization and quality in VET with special focus on Trainers and VET staff professional development Exchange the good practices developed in Partners Countries related with the Pedagogical Training for Trainers Methodology to VET teachers, trainers, training managers and other individual that want acquire competences as trainers with other partners/EU countries; Establish an operational framework to develop an EQF and ECVET model for Pedagogical Training for Trainers; Test the Innovative Methodologies in partner countries, trough carrying on a pilot training for trainers (a short mediation version, delivered in English) Create a network of high-performing trainers where members share their leanings and experiences and discuss concrete issues related to European Strategy 2020 and VET We believe that the following Intellectual Outcomes will ensure the achievement of project goals: O1 - XXI Trainer Profile; O2 - XXI Trainer Curriculum (based on operational application of EU VET Tools -EQF & ECVET); O3 - XXI Trainer Toolbox; O4 – XXI Trainer Exploitation Guide; having as main project methodology/ foreseen activities and tasks: Presentation of the innovative Pedagogical Training of Trainers Methodologies (PTTM) to all partners (starting during the kick-off meeting and continuing throughout the Project ) . Development and Adaptation of the innovative PTTM and tools Design of the EQF and ECVET XXI Trainer Profile & Curriculum, based on learning outcomes, descriptors of knowledge, skills and competences, and EQF level assignment Presentation of EQF and ECVET XXI Trainer Profile & Curriculum to stakeholders, namely national qualification authorities Carry on a Common Pedagogical Workshop on PTTM approaches Carrying on national hands on approach seminars for Trainers (VET Trainers and teachers) by each partner. Develop a quality plan, evaluation strategy and tools, including project milestones, indicators per AT methodology, procedures and continuously reporting. Definition and agreement of a marketing plan and dissemination strategy, including specific action plan, descriptors, time frame and stakeholders that each partner will ensure and develop. Design, hosting and management of XXI Trainer multilingual website. Social media strategy using existing social media tools (i.e. linked with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, postings on relevant social media sites, blogs, partners websites). Promotion of project through ERASMUS + valorisation channels Final dissemination event on XXI Trainer Project key milestones, outcomes and good practices. Development of a Sustainability Guide based on the national implementation experiences to boost the transferability to other European countries of XXI Trainer Project. Promotions of meetings and Round tables with relevant stakeholders (from VET/schools and organisations/workplace sides) to influence further develop of project products. Development of the management toolkit, including work plan, contractual process, etc Ongoing communication with the National Agency. Elaboration of project reports (interim and final) in close collaboration with all partners. Implementation and monitoring of the project work programme and risk assessment analysis in order to establish contingency plans in close collaboration.