The Leonardo da Vinci Community vocational training action programme introduced in 1994, is in its second phase, which will run from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2006.

Promoting a Europe of knowledge is central to the implementation of the programme, which seeks to consolidate a European co-operation area for education and training.

The programme actively supports the lifelong training policies conducted by the Member States. It supports innovative transnational initiatives for promoting the knowledge, aptitudes and skills necessary for successful integration into working life and the full exercise of citizenship.

The broad lines of this second phase are set out in the Council Decision of 26 April 1999 (OJ L146 of 11 June 1999) , which affirms the need to develop quality, innovation and the European dimension in vocational training systems and practices through transnational co-operation. Bulgaria is a full-fledged participating country in the second phase of the Programme since 1 January 2000, according to the Association Decision No 3/02.08.2000 (2000/587/ЕС).

e-Reference Tools for VET Trainers in Food Industry (e-FOST) – BG/05/B/F/PP-166054