ECTARC – European Centre for Training and Regional Cooperation
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 1988, ECTARC operates in Llangollen, Wales, with 11 employees and an annual revenue of £675,000
- Specializes in managing EU Lifelong Learning programmes, including Leonardo da Vinci and Erasmus, facilitating 450 annual participants across partner countries
- Partners with organizations in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary, and Denmark to coordinate international training exchanges
- Provides full-time voluntary work placements for companies in Wales through EU-funded initiatives
- Focuses on youth and student employment with placements in IT, engineering, marketing, media, and foreign language sectors
Specializations
- Youth & Student Employment through EU-funded mobility programmes
- International Business training via partnerships in 6 European countries
- Information Technology (IT) and Engineering work placements
- Cross-sector placements in photography, media, and foreign language training
Services & Approach
- Voluntary long/short-term work placements under Erasmus and Leonardo da Vinci programmes
- Coordination of 450+ annual participant exchanges across European partner networks
- Recruitment support for graduate jobs in IT, engineering, and marketing sectors
- Design of tailored training programs for Welsh businesses using EU funding mechanisms