The aim of E3 is to develop new and innovative teaching practice relating to enterprise as it applies to VET students and narrow the gap between what is taught in VET and the requirements of the world of work.  The primary programme objectives are:

• Opening VET to flexible methods and teaching techniques and creating better conditions for transition to working life
• Re-enforcing or creating closer links between VET and working life
• Promoting the recognition of non formal and informal learning
• Responding to the needs of the labour market, particularly SMEs anticipation of skills needs in the labour market

The specific objectives are to:

• Build a Brand- Enterprise is for everyone
• Develop VET staff and students’ awareness of the wider requirements in employment/self employment
• Create programmes that inspire VET staff and students to develop learning that increases employment opportunities
• Encourage employers to act as learning opportunities for students
• Encourage students to act as resources for local employers
• Increase student social capital and business etiquette skills
• Encourage a greater environment for learning by introducing new learning methods – enterprise is experienced as well as taught

Foster cultural development and foreign language skills through joint projects