Ambassadors for Mobility in Later-life

CHAPTER I – The Benefits of Working and Studying Abroad

I. 1. – Can Older Workers be Mobile?

Motivating factors and barriers The benefits of mobilities for employees, employers and hosts Older workers and mobilities

I. 2. – Mobilities as CPD

The employee of the 21st century as a lifelong learner engaged in constant continuous professional development (CPD).

I. 3. – Mobilities as Networking Vessels

The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.

I. 4. – Mobilities and Innovation

What exactly is innovation, and how it is helped by participating in mobilities?

II. 1. – Short-term Mobilities

Knowing the positive impact of a learning mobility and turning it from an exception into a rule for everyone should be our collective aim.

II. 2. – Long-term Mobilities

Get familiar with the different types of long-term mobilities and reflect on these mobilities in the context of older workers.

II. 3. – Volunteering

Get familiar with benefits of volunteering and volunteering mobilities. Reflect on these mobilities in the context of older workers.

III. 1. – Who are Ambassadors for Mobility in Later Life?

Understanding the key characteristics of an ambassador for mobility in later life.

III. 2. – Responsibilities and Concrete Tasks of an Ambassador – The Benefits of Mobility

Becoming a better Ambassador by mastering the knowledge on cognitive biases.

III. 3. – Responsibilities and Concrete Tasks of an Ambassador – Overcoming Barriers

Let’s get deeper into the stereotypes and potential barriers that people might encounter in relation to mobility programmes.

III. 4. – Responsibilities and Concrete Tasks of an Ambassador – Planning and Implementing Mobility

Support planning and implementation – Knowing how to ideally prepare and accompany a mobility

III. 5. – The Ambassador as Storyteller

Stories are rather the vessel shifting your client/mentee’s mindset away from the abstract fear of mobility or entrepreneurship towards a more concrete image of it.

III. 6. – The Importance of Intercultural Competence

Understand how culture shapes perception and being conscious about your own culturally shaped values, beliefs and biases.

IV. 1. – Select an Appropriate Mobility

Workplace mobility can be one element in the career development that can be defined as a series of activities or the lifelong process of developing one’s career.

IV. 2. – Legal Aspects of a Mobility

Learn about the relevant legal requirements for a mobility planning and where to find resources.

IV. 3. – Self-directed Learning in Mobilities

If you like taking responsibility for what you learn and master, a self-directed learning experience might be the right way to go.

IV. 4. – Monitor and Evidence Competence Development

Being aware of your desired improvements prior to the mobility will help assess the progress you have made. Evidencing helps you in various ways.

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V. 1 – Exploring Mobility Possibilities in the European Union

What mobility options are available in the EU? What steps should olderpreneurs follow to apply effectively to mobility experiences?

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V. 2 – Exploring and Participating in the International Mobility Database

Understand what a database is, in this case, related to SASSI LLC mobilities. Recognise the rationale, purpose and objectives of the SASSI LLC Mobility Database

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V. 3 – Guiding the Journey: Ambassadors’ Communication Strategy for Older Workers

Understand what a communication plan is and be aware of its objectives. Learn to design a comprehensive and robust communication strategy.

V. 4 – Additional Resources

Additional Ressources for Olderpreneurs Mobility / Ambassadeurs