Governance for Inclusive Vocational Excellence- GIVE

Calling all changemakers! Registration is now open for GIVE's conference "Including to be Excellent" Join us on October 1st, 2024 in Milan, Italy (hybrid format - in-person and online) for a multi-voice conversation exploring the future of Inclusive Excellence. Together we'll: - Listen to the different perspectives of institutions, practitioners and beneficiaries of inclusive excellence. - Engage in meaningful dialogue to shape a more inclusive future - Discover innovative strategies to promote inclusive excellence in your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddQcaWUj #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber MCAST EfVET Cedefop International Labour Organization UNESCO-UNEVOC

In this latest contribution of the GIVE Project series, A Paradigm Shift, we have the pleasure of listening to Madlen Serban, Secretary general of the National Commission of Romania for UNESCO and associate professor at the University of Bucharest. Madlen Serban talks about #inclusion as a mindset issue and guides us in thinking about how to develop #leadership capable of building a true inclusive ecosystem. She also shares what she will take home from her experience in the GIVE project, emphasising the value of this initiative in promoting a more inclusive future in #education and leadership. #IncludingtoBeExcellent #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome Centro San Viator Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCASTThe Malta Chamber EfVET

[ GIVE Project | A Paradigm Shift ] In this chapter, we are pleased to welcome Anca Nedelcu, professor at the University of Bucharest, who explains how the GIVE Project aims to formalise best practices in inclusion in order to develop #training courses rooted in successful inclusive experiences. This paradigm shift emphasises the importance of #learning through experience rather than through theoretical ideas. Anca Nedelcu shares her insights on how this approach can enhance academic experiences and what valuable lessons she brings home from her involvement with GIVE project, contributing to a broader understanding of inclusion in education. #IncludingtobeExcellent #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber Centro San Viator EfVET https://lnkd.in/dAEw-teC

[ The GIVE Project | A Paradigm Shift ] In this interview we speak with Jenni Jostock, Technical Officer on Skills Development and Social Inclusion at International Labour Organization (ILO). She addresses key questions on how #competitiveness and #inclusion can go hand in hand in the workplace. Drawing on examples like Gi Group’s course designed to foster a culture of inclusiveness, she explores how giving everyone the right place within a company can drive both success and social impact. Jennifer Jostock also shares her perspective on how the principles of Inclusion Excellence, central to The GIVE Project, can be effectively implemented in professional environments to ensure a more inclusive and equitable future. #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber Centro San Viator EfVET

In this interview we hear from Georgios Zisimos, Head of Policy Advice Unit at the European Training Foundation. He discusses the critical role of the #GIVEProject in advancing inclusive excellence within Vocational Education and Training (#VET). He highlights how the GIVE Project partners contribute to aligning #ETF’s knowledge, tools, and support services to better meet the needs of VET providers and associations. Zisimos also explores the potential synergies between GIVE Project and ETF's strategy, reinforcing their shared commitment to vocational excellence. #IncludingToBeExcellent #paradigmshift #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome Centro San Viator Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber EfVET

In the second interview of The GIVE Project series, A Paradigm Shift, we welcome Priscilla Gatonye, Programme Officer in Gender and Inclusion, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship at UNESCO-UNEVOC. Priscilla highlights the transformative power of #beauty in #education, noting that The GIVE Project emphasizes incorporating beauty into the learning environment. Her perspective sheds light on the importance of nurturing environments that reflect and inspire the inner beauty of learners, fostering empowerment and success. She explores how The GIVE Project embraces this holistic approach to drive meaningful change in VET and inclusive excellence. https://lnkd.in/eD3jge9m #IncludingtobeExcellent #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber Centro San Viator EfVET

Introducing "A Paradigm Shift," a new interview series from the GIVE Project, where experts share insights on the future of Vocational Education and Training (#VET)  towards inclusive excellence. In our first feature, James Calleja, President of EfVET, highlights how the GIVE project fosters a crucial connection between #governance ecosystems, #leadership skills, and the cultural shift needed to promote #inclusion in both VET and the workplace. Stay tuned for inspiring conversations on creating more inclusive and transformative environments! https://lnkd.in/dZUcFUFF #IncludingToBeExcellent #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber Centro San Viator EfVET #JamesCalleja

It was an honour for the GIVE project to have Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, opening the "Including to be Excellent" Conference with her inspiring message. Her strong support for the GIVE project and her commitment to promoting education and greater inclusion resonate deeply with our mission and shared vision of Inclusive Vocational Excellence. #IncludingtobeExcellent #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi GroupOmnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Centro San Viator Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber EfVET Cedefop International Labour Organization UNESCO-UNEVOC

Thank you for participating in the ‘Include to be Excellent’ conference! Many thanks to everyone who joined us in Milan and online for the final conference of the GIVE project. Your participation and contributions made this event a real success and, together, we took important steps towards defining the future of inclusive professional excellence. We are grateful to all the speakers and participants for sharing their expertise, insights and inspiring ideas. #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject #EUVocationalExcellence #GiveInclusionVET #GIVEproject Cometa Gi Group Omnia, Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä @ownwellsome San Viator International Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Lantegi Batuak MCAST The Malta Chamber Centro San Viator EfVET Alessandro Mele Joachim James Calleja Paolo Nardi @Simona Tironi Massimiliano Salini Roberta Metsola Francesco Baroni Manuela Geleng Biljana Radonijc Ker-Lindsay Borhene Chakroun Anca Nedelcu Anastasia Pouliou @Georgios Zisimos Priscilla Wanjiku Gatonye Jenni Jostock Joseph Zammit Andrea Cenderello Irine Margishvili Madlen Serban International Labour Organization Cedefop UNESCO-UNEVOC European Training Foundation

The event is about to start, join us. Here's the link for online live streaming of the Conference: https://lnkd.in/dV88q8Ff