International Youth Day
Brussels, August 12th – EfVET celebrates International Youth Day, as part of its role in shaping education. VET represents a major cornerstone for youth’s learning: preparing young people for future jobs, often using Work Based Learning and #Apprenticeship approaches for Initial VET and by equipping them with essential soft skills to thrive in a a […]
Cultural and Creative Industries WG: A new initiative of EfVET, in synergy with MOSAIC CoVEs project
The Manifesto of the Creative Pact for Skills (CPfS) highlights the importance of fostering a talented and skilled workforce across all Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) sectors. Moreover, recent studies (2024) conducted by the EC mention that the CCI is facing major challenges, mostly connected to the sustainability and innovativeness of the sector, and to […]
Social Hackathon Umbria 2025
The ENNEPlus project has reached its halfway point, and the consortium is already planning the 2nd call for the Eco-digithon, including an EU-wide online international edition. Key milestones -Over 30 applications were received to participate in the 1st national Eco-digithon editions in Austria, Italy, Portugal, and Spain -A total of 26 VET teams participated in the 1st National […]
Explore the post-learning journey of the European #DigitalEducationHub webinar on global digital education data: lessons learned from PISA, PIAAC and TIMSS
On June 27th, the European #DigitalEducationHub hosted a data driven conversation to discuss what can large-scale assessments tell us about our systems’ strengths and blind spots in digital education? Our speakers Francesco Avvisati (OECD Directorate for Education and Skills), Alicia Berlanga (European EdTech Alliance and Edutech Cluster), and Susan Mulhall and Orlaith O’Connor (Irish Ministry […]
Stay Connected with VET POWER
If you want to learn more about the future of vocational education and training (VET) across African and European continents, join the VET POWER community and stay informed about the project, its outputs and activities. Coordinated by SEPR, VET POWER brings together European and African institutions to build the capacity of VET centre staff and […]
GUIDE: Promoting Gender-Sensitive Career Guidance Across Europe
In a diverse Europe where career paths are still influenced by outdated gender narratives, the GUIDE (Gender-sensitive Career Guidance) project is on a mission to break stereotypes and foster equitable guidance for all. Since November 2022 (running until Oct 2025), our consortium of nine partners from 8 countries—Denmark, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, Slovenia, Germany, the Netherlands […]
EmpowerAI: Bridging the Gap Between Women Entrepreneurs and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we live, work, and do business. But while large enterprises race ahead with AI-powered solutions, many small and medium-sized businesses — especially those led by women — are still watching from the sidelines. This is where EmpowerAI steps in. EmpowerAI is an Erasmus+ funded project that aims to […]
Development of a Joint Microcredential
Within the Erasmus+ project MC.VET Microcredentials – A New Path for Capacity Building in VET, partners have worked on defining microcredentials in the national education systems of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. As part of peer learning activities, over 250 individuals were engaged from VET, HE, ministries, agencies, employment services, and above all, […]
MICROIDEA and the Maturity of Microcredentials in VET
The acceleration of microcredentials in education and employment discourse is undeniable. As technological disruption, climate transition, and talent shortages reshape the global landscape, skills have become the new currency—driving demand for fast, focused, and flexible credentials as a practical response. Gordon Pelosse, writing for Forbes (2025), reinforces this view by asserting that microcredentials and certifications […]
Empowering Teachers, Inspiring Students: The Legacy of the Circular STEM Project
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, equipping young people with the skills to shape a sustainable future is no longer optional—it’s essential. The Circular STEM project has taken a bold step in this direction by developing innovative tools and methodologies that empower STEM teachers to bring circular economy education to life in the classroom. […]