The Board of EfVET met for the first time this year in Lisbon, Portugal!
Hosted by ANESPO National Association of Vocational Schools, represented by Luís Costa, and Commerce School of Lisbon (part of Ensinus Group), represented by Catarina Esménio, the meeting was held between January 18th and 19th, 2024. With a full agenda, all Board of EfVET Members delved into the Strategic Plan 2022 – 2026 to understand the […]
BIRGIT – Filling Skills Gaps in BIM-GIS Integration
BIRGIT – Filling Skills Gaps in BIM-GIS Integration project aims to design and develop a training course that integrates Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS), replying to a long lasting need from Engineering and Architecture areas for professionals with skills that combine both technologies! Being on its last year of duration, this […]
Together training for International Trail
What amazing frame to work in, when you are connected with colleagues within the same education field and a team with bright digital vision and knowhow. Our common ground in the project consortium was easy to reach. Similar profile of students connected us to reach for new tools to broaden the view for teaching competences […]
Circular Building
Buildings and the building sector are worldwide responsible for about 40% of the CO2 emissions (according to UN reports). Given the current climate- and energy crisis it has become more and more urgent to reduce the emissions in this sector. On the other hand, the demand for houses is expected to grow in the coming […]
SMACITE Erasmus+ project: Unlock the skills and competences of Smart Cities technicians and engineers with the Pilot Training
February sees the start of the first online course for smart city technicians and engineers. The pilot course of the vocational training programme developed by the European partnership, based on a multidisciplinary curriculum combining digital skills with soft, entrepreneurial and green skills, will be launched in the upcoming weeks. Aimed at vocational school and university […]
Securing the Future: The AWARE Project’s Role in Cybersecurity Education for VET
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap in Vocational Training In an era where digital threats are constantly evolving, the AWARE project emerges as a crucial initiative in the realm of Vocational Education and Training (VET). This European endeavour aims to fortify cybersecurity awareness and skills among VET educators and learners. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, […]
Tourism Education of the Future: “Successful Showcase of Educational Initiatives at IUS Life” Event
Tourism Education of the Future Project presentation On Thursday, January 18, 2024, IUS Life – Lifelong Learning Center organized a remarkable event at Hotel Europe, one of the oldest hotel in Sarajevo. On this occasion, the spotlight was on our innovative project TEF (Tourism Education Future). The event was skillfully led by key representatives from […]
Learning By Doing… Staff Courses in Barcelona!!!
Experiential learning in its basic form means to learning from experience or ‘by doing’ (Lewis & Williams, 1994 ). Also, active learning is a way of teaching that allows learners to do something while they are thinking about what they are doing (Bonwell & Eison, 1991 ). Following these principles M&M training methodoloy is based […]
RIVET project
Pioneering Responsible Internationalization in VET In the ever-evolving landscape of vocational education and training (VET), the need for responsible internationalization strategies has become increasingly apparent. As professionals dedicated to shaping the future of VET, we are excited to share insights from the “RIVET – Responsibility in the Internationalization of VET” project, an initiative run by […]
Masterclass: “Korean Gastronomy: An Answer to a Market Request”
On the 17th of January , we had an amazing time at the “Korean Gastronomy: An Answer to a Market Request” Masterclass with Sergio Fernandes from Insignare (Fátima’s Hospitality School). Sergio walked us through Korea’s rich history, explaining why Portugal has become a favored destination for Koreans and sharing insights into the profiles of tourists […]