The overall aim of Talent Matching is to design, test and validate a new training programme and EQF-aligned standards of competency framework for Vocational Mentors that support young disadvantaged people into initial Vocational Education and Training in Europe’s Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs). As a Strategic Partnership in the field of VET, the partners will cross-fertilise curricula, content, method and experience from (a) established techniques and experience with mentoring in European VET organisations; with (b) CCI-specific insight with sector employers; with c) the integration of new perspectives drawn from the Social and Emotional Capabilities Framework (Young Foundation) and the Journey of Change Framework from Talent Match London and d) the incorporation of European instruments such as EQF and ECVET - in order to facilitate future EU mobilities and ensure that I-VET organisations can innovate, offering provision that is truly inclusive, holistic, and learner-centred. This aligns directly to all four Strategic Objectives of the EU Education and Training 2020 Strategy and the Europe2020 Flagship 'Youth on the Move' – supporting the transferability and mutual recognition of competencies of Vocational Mentors who are supporting mobilities of young people. Therefore, our specific objectives are to: (i) Research, map and specify the critical factors across the partner I-VET systems, CCI job entry routes, CCI sub-sector employment trends and the precise location, occupations and qualifications that impact upon the CCI Vocational Mentor role, with a view to assessing and outlining professional training and learning content needs; (ii) Develop the specifications and standards for the Vocational Mentor in the CCIs (1) to develop the professional standards, and (2) to improve the provision of methods and approaches to address learners' individual needs and expectations, incorporating considerations of ECVET; (iii) Develop Vocational Mentor Curriculum, Learning and Tools: providing a blended learning framework for Vocational Mentors who will engage in flexible online learning, and participate in joint training events, including Webinars, interactive and participatory training assignments, and virtual peer mentor 'teleplacements'. (iv) Create an Open Source Learning Environment: to revolutionize Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and resources for Vocational Mentors in the CCIs and provide wide-ranging opportunities for shared learning experiences; (v) Disseminate the results widely at local, national and EU levels and embed the products and results within the practice of the partner organisations and their networks in sectoral VET, including vocational and technical schools, further education colleges, and employers.