#SHU2025 (www.socialhackathonumbria.info) envisages a four-day Hackathon, Workshops, Exhibitions and Laboratories, from 3 to 6 July 2025 in the splendid setting of the “flowery” village of Spello, a perfect synthesis of good living typical of the Umbria Region. More than 300 participants from all over the world will share their views on three thematic areas related

Mundus Group is proud to announce its 2025 Staff Training Programme in the beautiful island of Fuerteventura, Spain. Aimed at empowering teachers from across Europe, this initiative offers dynamic, experience-based courses designed to inspire, support and develop modern education professionals. Participants will not only benefit from expert-led training, but also experience the rich culture and

European education landscape is evolving, shaped by rapid technological change, societal shifts, and the green and digital transitions. These changes challenge the resilience and adaptability of Higher Vocational Education and Training (HVET) all the time. Answer lies in deeper cooperation, active networking, and integration into European initiatives. Slovenia is embracing this ongoing transformation by expanding

Collaborating for a Safer Digital Tomorrow 🌐 We’re excited to share that the first transnational meeting of the CyberFort project took place in the vibrant city of Istanbul on April 9-10, 2025, hosted by our esteemed partner, the Governorship of Istanbul (GOI). 🤝  This meeting marked a powerful beginning for our mission: strengthening cybersecurity awareness

Learners from Rome in Sarajevo We’re thrilled to welcome a group of VET students from Forma Camera, school from Rome, (Italy) to Sarajevo! Over the next month, these bright students specializing in tourism, administration, marketing, and international relations will be gaining valuable hands-on experience through internships in local companies.This exciting mobility is hosted by the

Italian Teachers on a Journey of Learning, Connection, and Cultural Exchange   As part of the Erasmus+ Exchange Program, the IUS Lifelong Learning Center – IUS Life successfully hosted a Job Shadowing Program from April 7–10, 2025, at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS). The program welcomed a group of dedicated VET school teachers and

Foreign language education is a powerful gateway to global citizenship, cultural understanding, and lifelong opportunity. Yet for children with learning difficulties, this gateway can often appear closed or difficult to navigate. The FOCUS project (Foreign Language Opportunities for Children with Unique Skills), co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, was developed to unlock this potential by providing

The Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa, has reached a total of 700 member centres after 13 years of activity. Founded in 2012, FPEmpresa now forms a network of educational centres with representation in all Spanish Autonomous Communities, with the aim of promoting Vocational Education and Training (VET). Over the years, the Association’s activities

The Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional, FPEmpresa, and CaixaBank Dualiza, in collaboration with the Región de Murcia and the City Council of Cartagena and with the participation of the Fundación Orange, brought together more than 1,300 teachers and education professionals at the 11th VET Congress “Sharing Experiences: The Implementation of the New VET Law.”

Jean Monnet project partners Centro San Viator (Spain), AKMI (Greece), Luovi Vocational College (Finland), Kuressaare Ametikool (Estonia), University of Trento (Italy), Firda (Norway) and Eurocultura (Italy) and ENAC Ente Nazionale Canossiano (Italy) as coordinator, are currently implementing the project’s initial phases. The project has recently released its first significant outputs, marking an important milestone in

Tourism, innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship are the pillars of TourXperience (nr. 101193962), a project co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme in the framework of the Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). Officially launched on 1 February 2025 and coordinated by CEIPES ETS, the project involves 21 partners from 9 countries and aims to

PHOENIX 4.0 delivers tangible benefits to tourism stakeholders by training and supporting at least 120 SMEs across Europe, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and supporting 45 collaborative projects addressing challenges like circular tourism services, the green transition, data-driven tourism, digital innovation, and accessibility. It will also create the Tourism SMEs Resilience Navigator, which will provide sustainability and

Patras, April 9th, 2025 – The European project SMACITE (Boosting the technical and non-technical skills and competences of Smart Cities technicians and engineers), co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, has successfully completed a series of 11 workshops across Europe to promote smart skills development and the adoption of emerging technologies in smart

From January 2025, a new Capacity Building project called VET-POWER kick started its activities. This project builds upon four years of successful cooperation within the unprecedented SAAM (Supporting Alliance for African Mobility) Pilot mobility scheme project. It aims to further strengthen the achievements of SAAM, involving diverse spectrum of stakeholders active in the field of

What is the state of vocational education and training in Europe? That’s what VET2Sustain project partners asked in a survey of 160 education professionals in 18 European countries conducted between May and August 2024. VET2Sustain project conducted a comprehensive research and analysis regarding the status of VET in Europe. The research tells about the challenges,

After three editions, over 1,000 participants, 135 projects, and €36,000 awarded, the Premios Transferencia de Conocimiento de la FP are back for their fourth edition, organized by the Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa and Grupo Esprinet. The submission period opens from February 12, 2025, until February 27 of the same year. The aim

CaixaBank Dualiza, Empieza por Educar, and the Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa have launched ‘La Básica’, a web platform dedicated to promoting collaboration among teachers of Basic Vocational Education and Training (VET). This platform was created with the purpose of establishing a reference network for Basic VET educators in Spain, providing them with

Driving Quality in VET The State Vocational Education Institute (ŠIOV) in Slovakia is taking a major step towards quality improvement by implementing the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) as an internal quality assurance system. This initiative is part of the national project Introduction of Quality Management in VET and Adult Education, funded by ESF+, through which

Project Overview: The hVET Project   Over the past three years, the heart of the hVET project lied in a collaborative and innovative educational approach designed to transform vocational education and training (VET) through a hybrid teaching model. This model, which blends physical and virtual learning, aims to prepare VET institutions for post-pandemic education by

VR4VET is an Erasmus+ KA2 project, coordinated by Gradia College (FI), aimed to develop competences in customer service of VET students in 5 branches: hospitality, consultancy, hairdressing and beauty and retail. For this purpose, we have developed a virtual reality environment where students can face different situations very common on these sectors, receiving feedback on

  Enhancing skills for smart city tech   In an increasingly digitised and sustainable world, Smart Cities require highly skilled professionals. From the SMACITE consortium, we have developed this European project with the aimof closing the skills gap in this sector by providing innovative training to students, technical and engineering staff through a combination of digital

The Food Includes Erasmus+ project uses food to promote inclusion in adult education. Led by Johannes Gutenberg University (2023–2026), it tackles cultural, psychological, gender, and socioeconomic barriers through food-based learning. Engaging migrants, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, it equips educators with innovative methods. Events like the San Sebastián Food Festival and demonstrate the role

In recent years, shorter learning experiences and more flexible, learner-cantered approaches to training have been gaining increasing attention, despite their already existing presence. While the term “microcredentials” may sound new, the concept is rooted in long-standing practices. Microcredentials encompass smaller units of learning compared to traditional qualifications, enabling participants to complete their training within a

    A collaborative effort to foster professional environments where everyone can thrive   Raising awareness on neurodiversity in the workplace and on how promoting it boosts productivity and the establishment of a landscape in which each talent is free to develop, is a challenge that needs the expertise of different figures. In fact, a

The First Ever European Aviation Schools Networking Event Sets the Stage for Collaboration In a groundbreaking initiative, our institutions proudly carried out the first-ever European Aviation Schools Networking Event in Antalya, Türkiye, where 11 prestigious institutions from 7 different countries came together under one roof. This monumental event paved the way for future collaborations, In

In January 2025, the State Vocational Education Institute became a part of the Pact for Skills, which aims to mobilize joint efforts to support the upskilling and reskilling of people of working age. This initiative brings together key partners from various sectors – from educational institutions and employer organizations to governmental and non-governmental organizations. The

  Uniser Teacher Week (UTW) is back for its 2025 edition, bringing together over 100 educators and professionals from across Europe and beyond, for a transformative 3-day training course. From May 7-9, participants will gather in Bologna, Italy, to deepen their understanding of inclusion and internationalisation, build Erasmus+ projects, and forge meaningful partnerships. “The motto

CaixaBank Dualiza and the Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa have opened the registration period for the Active Guidance Call, which has been renamed the Dualiza-Orienta Call. This initiative aims to support active guidance projects from educational centers towards Vocational Education and Training (VET). The call is directed at strengthening support for guidance actions

The Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa, held follow-up sessions for the ENNEPlus project – Enhancing VET National Networks Through Ecoinnovation on January 15 and 16 which this year, 2025, will mark the first edition of the Eco-Digithon in Extremadura. The event took place at IES Clara del Rey (Madrid), a partner center of

Dc-VET WB Project – Work Package 4 DC VET WB project has entered its third year of work and within the framework of Work Package 4, very interesting activities are underway in which third grade students of SCC Hadzici participate under the mentorship of Prof. Nejra Neradin and Prof. Kemo Corovic. As part of the

A Generative AI Skills Academy Generative AI is changing the way we work and interact with technology, opening up new opportunities across industries. The GenAISA project, running from 2024 to 2027, is here to help people prepare for these changes. By creating specialized programs for both Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET),

This new Jean Monnet project involves an international consortium of six partners from different European educational backgrounds. It includes Centro San Viator (Spain), AKMI (Greece), Luovi Vocational College (Finland), Kuressaare Ametikool (Estonia), University of Trento (Italy), Firda (Norway) and Eurocultura (Italy) and ENAC Ente Nazionale Canossiano (Italy) as coordinator. The collaboration aims to create a

Modernising Professional Development Through Virtual Innovation Modernising Healthcare through Vocational Education Implemented from September 2024 to July 2027, VRCARE is designed to modernise vocational education and healthcare practices in Europe, specifically aiming towards: Digital Transformation: VRCARE is creating 72 real-life scripts and 12 VR scenarios in collaboration with teachers and caregivers. Labour Market Alignment: The

CANDI and DC VET WB: Projects shaping the future of vocational education On 11/12/2024, the IUS Lifelong Learning Center hosted a Multiplier event highlighting the progress and results of the CANDI (Capacity in Digital VET Teaching) project. The project was designed for vocational schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania, developing customized programs that meet

The GastroErasmus Culinary Competition, inaugurated in 2024 in Manavgat, Turkey, is a distinguished platform for showcasing Europe’s culinary talents. With the participation of 17 schools and 120 competitors, the event highlighted not only the creative and technical skills of young chefs but also the importance of cultural exchange and sustainability in vocational education. As preparations

Bratislava, Slovakia – As a continuation of the European Year of Skills 2023, the Festival of Skills 2024, organized by the State Institute of Vocational Education (ŠIOV) in collaboration with the ministry of education and other key partners, took place from September 23rd to 27th across multiple cities in Slovakia. This week-long event provided a

Is a cooperative initiative of the Estonian state, educational institutions, companies, and professional associations. Its goal is to raise the quality of education in engineering, ensure the future of engineers, and increase the popularity of the field. To link education and the labour market more closely and to direct young people’s study choices, the Estonian

Hackathons are competitions in which teams composed of students with different backgrounds and skills cooperate to formulate a solution to a common task. The methodology undermining hackathons is the design thinking: starting from a needs analysis of the final beneficiaries, teams will collaborate to come up with ideas, and eventually elaborating a final project to

All the SDGs are wicked problems; we will never fully solve them,” said the first speaker, Mihkel Kangur, a scientist and head of teaching and development at Rakvere State Gymnasium. The “wicked problems” related to the SDGs, such as sustainable transport, employment, and living standards, do not have a clear cause or solution. We have

How the GreenCCircle Project is shaping the Professional Profiles for the Green Transition of Creative and Cultural Industries   The GreenCCircle project, a collaboration between prominent European partners such as Materahub, CIKE, CreativeFED, Fondazione Ca’ Foscari, Fundacja ARTeria, Baltic Film & Creative Tech Cluster, Julie’s Bicycle, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk), Estonian Academy

Empowering Secondary School STEM Education with AI & ML Training and Resources for Students and Educators Secondary school STEM education currently lacks coverage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) both in curricular and extracurricular activities, largely due to the perception of their complexity, which persists even after students graduate. However, to positively influence

While traditional Erasmus+ staff training weeks often take place in conference rooms, the innovative adult educational method of outdoor learning is becoming increasingly popular as an attractive and effective alternative. But why exactly do we facilitate our Erasmus+ staff mobility courses outdoors? There are numerous reasons that support both personal growth and transnational learning success.

WP3 – Fostering Social Inclusion In VET Systems – DC-VET WB   🍂September always means the beginning of a new school year and a lot of preparations and activities so that students and teachers have a fresh new start. In SSC Hadzici, September also marked the beginning of pilot activities of the DC-VET WB project,

The Tour4Youth project is about improving employment opportunities for young people living in the Central Baltic rural areas to encourage them to get bound to these areas and establish their lives in their community.   The project builds a bridge for this generation to enter the labor market and earn a decent living. The project

Climate change and environmental degradation constitute an existential threat to Europe and the rest of the world. Therefore, international efforts are being made at the political level to address this challenge and mitigate its consequences with actions such as environmental labels for sustainable schools. However, these labels do not address the specific nature of VET

Is a dynamic initiative to strengthen entrepreneurship in vocational education across six European countries. Inspired by the European Commission’s priorities and the Osnabrück Declaration, the project seeks to transform vocational education (VET) centres into thriving entrepreneurial and digital innovation hubs. Within the project, a digital learning platform with entrepreneurship modules will be created. Vocational students