The EU Leonardo programme aims at developing the quality, innovation and European dimension in vocational training systems and practices through trans-national co-operation. The objectives of the programme are to:

- Improve the skills and competencies of people, especially young people, in initial vocational training at all levels.

- Improve the quality of, and access to, continuing vocational training and the lifelong acquisition of skills and competencies, particularly in order to consolidate technological and organisational change.

- Promoting and reinforcing the contribution of vocational training to the process of innovation, with a view to improving competitiveness and entrepreneurship.