After the first year of Erasmus+ funds there has been much positive development within the skin care (HO) subject area for all involved. Students on the exchange program have now acquired, for example, the ability to use digital tools in new situations. We also see increased levels of self-confidence, and the students say they have a better understanding of the English language, not least because they have had to communicate with their host families. This year we have had the opportunity to offer an exchange program for a group of Electricity and Electronics (EF) students. We begin in the spring term of 2016 with an exchange period of two weeks. The EF students will spend their time in classes at their cooperating school, where lessons in energy transmission will have first priority. Starting in the autumn of 2017 we wish to offer this as an exchange program on an annual basis for our second year EF students. Here we intend to highlight tidal energy, programming alarm systems, access control, and sound technology, to mention a few. In addition to HO and EF we wish to expand our cooperation to include Design and textiles (DH) and Technical and Industrial Production (TIP). In Art and Textiles we would like to exchange knowledge in pattern construction, seaming techniques, material theory and product development. A new subject at our school is Industrial Technology; here we wish to give our students the opportunity to travel to England in order to learn about the programming of machines that carry out work processes previously done manually. We have established a good working relationship with York College, and also City College Norwich - which is reknowned for its award-winning systems and good results. Rud videregående skole is applying for funds to finance two second year EF students for a whole year. The same applies to HO, DH and TIP. We are also applying for funds for twelve students for a period of two weeks in the course of the academic year for HO, DH EF and TIP. In addition we are hoping that funds will be available to cover the cost of two teachers in the same subjects who will take part in the lessons together with the students while also being involved in further planning. We also hope representatives of trade organizations within the relevant subject areas will participate. Project coordinator Kari Grønli also wishes to be present for a number of periods to do follow-up work and further planning. Rud vgs has as its goal to offer educational programs for students who have completed Vg1 (first year) within the HO, EF, DH and TIP program subjects. The students are made aware of this offer already in their first semester at Vg1. The entrance criteria include sending in an application and an interview. This goes for both shorter and longer exchange periods. The students’ motivation, attendance and grades will also be taken into consideration in choosing exchange candidates.The teachers at Rud vgs and YC and CCN have cooperated in planning educational modules so that teachers from Rud vgs will be able to be present during parts of the subject modules. This allows both the sending school and the receiving one the opportunity to develop teaching methods that provide the groundwork for stronger bonds between our two schools. After passing all modules the students will take an interdisciplinary test. Teachers from both Norway and England will be present. The teachers have developed a much improved understanding of vocational thinking though this international cooperation. This forms the basis for entrepreneurial and innovative skills in the respective subject areas. We will also enable both our long- and short-term exchange students to be awarded a Europass. In addition to English and Norwegian teachers and guidance counsellors partaking in educational activities, there will be biannual cultural activities together with the students, such as concerts and excursions to cities and local sights. The use of digital tools is integral to lessons. Social media are used for communication purposes and as part of the marketing of the exchange program. The use of digital tools is an important element in all educational programs. We at Rud vgs are experiencing an increased interest in this exchange program both at educational trade fairs and amongst parents and students who inquire about exchange programs in conjunction with vocational subjects. This exchange program has given us the opportunity to improve the development of quality and qualifications in the skin care educational program. We hope to expand our offer to encompass other vocational programs so that more students will have the opportunity to take part of their education abroad and be able to contribute in a wide range of subject areas. This will further strengthen innovative projects and improve recruitment to vocational studies, all the while reinforcing cooperation across Europe.