European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB)

🌟 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞! 🌟 The VET Marketplace project held its first online Steering Committee meeting today, bringing together partners to set the stage for our collaboration. During the meeting, we: -Discussed adjustments to project timelines and communication strategies. -Reviewed the content for the landing page and social media links. -Planned the newsletter launch and database creation. -Discussed the topics for content that we will continue exploring in the next meeting We also focused on Work Packages, ensuring all tasks are aligned for a successful project. Thank you to all partners for their dedication and insights. Looking forward to our next meeting at the end of January! 🚀 #VETMarketplace #SteeringCommittee #Collaboration #VocationalTraining #Teamwork Delta Partner, Metropolitan College Global Engagement, BK CON, UCLL Research & Expertise - Education & Development, IFOA

🌱𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 🌱 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new initiative under the AgriFood4Future project, led by the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB), that focuses on advancing vocational education and training (VET) in the agri-food sector. This initiative will establish territorial observatories to: 📊 Track labour market trends, ensuring training programs meet emerging demands 🎓 Enhance VET curricula by aligning them with industry needs in smart farming, sustainability, and innovation 🤝 Provide tailored career guidance to learners, equipping them with the skills to succeed in an evolving sector What’s coming next? ✨ Practical resources for VET providers and learners. ✨ Stronger collaboration between VET institutions and industry. ✨ Insights to address skills gaps and drive innovation in the agri-food workforce. 🚀 Together, let’s create a more sustainable, innovative, and learner-focused VET ecosystem. 📬 To make sure you don't miss a thing, don't forget to subscribe to our page, and if you like the initiative, share our posts! 𝐴𝑔𝑟𝑖𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑4𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠: 🇮🇹 • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Agrifood Clust-ER, Phorma Mentis 🇫🇷 • ARVALIS - Institut du végétal, FRcuma Ouest, AgroParisTech, Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro 🇬🇷 • AKMI International, AGENSO, ΕΛΓΟ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ 🇪🇸 • Cesur, Clúster FEMAC, Málaga TechPark | Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía, Trama TecnoAmbiental, S.L. 🇧🇪 • Inagro vzw, VIVES University of Applied Sciences, BGT Consulting Group - Business | Government | Technology 🇵🇹 • Food4Sustainability CoLAB, ISQ, GreenUPorto, BGI - Sustainable Ventures 🇩🇪 • European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB), BK CON 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑉𝐸𝑠: CoVE France - Agrifood4future CoVE Portugal - AgriFood4Future #AgriFood4Future #VETExcellence #SustainableSkills #SmartFarming #InnovationInEducation #ErasmusPlus #AF4F #EUVocationalSkills #EUVocationalExcellence Don Bosco Tech Africa brainymotion Universidade de Aveiro ECOLE Enti COnfindustriali Lombardi per l’Education FMTS Experience Mundus Uniser Soc. Coop. INCOMAgroup AFPA University of Applied Management Studies CIAC Formazione DB Tech Europe Escola Pia Mataró

🌍 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲🌍 Migration is a powerful catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. At European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB), we champion the transformative role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in creating pathways for migrants to thrive, fostering integration, and strengthening our communities. Our impactful projects reflect this vision: ✨ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑-𝐗: A Center of Vocational Excellence (COVE) for Tourism, TOUR-X fosters collaboration between VET providers, businesses, and public authorities. By establishing Knowledge Triangles in Germany, Greece, Italy, and Spain, the project equips the tourism sector with adaptable skills to meet ever-changing demands. 🌱𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠: Promoting sustainable and digital tourism business models, TOURing provides innovative tools such as a self-assessment platform for SMEs, microcredentials, and funding toolkits to support a greener and more inclusive tourism sector. 🤝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐓𝐒𝟒𝐀𝐋𝐋: This initiative supports the European Commission’s Pact for Skills in Tourism, enhancing upskilling and reskilling across Europe. PacTS4ALL fosters resilience and excellence in the tourism workforce. 🌍𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐄𝐝𝐮𝟒𝐀𝐥𝐥: Strengthening VET institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, this project develops a Holistic Model for Inclusion in Tourism VET to empower institutions through entrepreneurship, digital technology, and workforce skills tailored to local needs. 🏠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬: Focused on the integration of unaccompanied migrant minors, SafeSpaces unites partners from Europe and Latin America to address migration as a global challenge with a European approach, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. 🎓𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑: A Teacher Academies project for inclusive education, TUTOR builds partnerships between teacher training providers to develop inclusive, tolerant, and accepting classrooms. It supports the adaptation of traditional education spaces to embrace migrants, LGBTQI+ students, and socioeconomically disadvantaged learners. Through these initiatives, EVBB continues to drive positive change, shaping a future where migration is safe, inclusive, and beneficial for all. #InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrationMatters #InclusiveEducation #VocationalEducation #EVBB #Tourism #Empowerment #SkillsForTheFuture #SafeSpaces Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associative, EOSE - European Observatoire of Sport and Employment, University of Picardy Jules Verne, , AKMI International, Symplexis, European Vocational Training Association - EVTA, ÖJAB – Österreichische JungArbeiterBewegung / Austrian Young Workers Movement, die Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH,

🎉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐕𝐁𝐁 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the release of the first edition of the EVBB Magazine, VET MAG! As part of our MetavET+ operating grant, we’ve curated insightful articles from our members, partners, and the EVBB community to showcase the latest developments and trends in vocational education and training (VET). A huge thank you to all the contributors who shared their knowledge and stories—you made this edition truly special. Putting it together was a rewarding experience, and we hope you enjoy exploring the pages as much as we enjoyed creating them! 💡 Feeling inspired? We’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s an article, a picture, a drawing, or even a poem about VET, you could be featured in our second edition. Submit your work to comms@evbb.eu or alfred.pallarca@evbb.eu. Let’s keep building a stronger, more connected VET community together! #EVBBMagazine #VETCommunity #VocationalEducation #MetavET+ #Collaboration Don Bosco Tech Africa brainymotion Universidade de Aveiro ECOLE Enti COnfindustriali Lombardi per l’Education FMTS Experience Uniser Soc. Coop. INCOMAgroup BK CON Metropolitan College Global Engagement brainymotion ISQ AFPA CIAC Formazione DB Tech Europe Escola Pia Mataró Danai Stavrou, Danai Nestoridou, Daniele Fano, Emilie Haquet, Kamila Wodka (Patoła), Dajana Hidri, Klaudia Liszewska, Marie-Cécile MICHEL, Natalia Truszkowska, Rrezart Dema, Sara Sechi, Dr. Sinéad Matson, Zoi Moza, Zhyldyz Niiazbekova Theodor Grassos, Sonia Degroote, Samir Cheriaa, Sotiria Tsalamani, Antonio Gennarelli, Alfred Pallarca, Diana Nitu, Amaya Gomezgil Gabriel, Veronica Moscato, Desy Mariana Mahulae, Yudum Kılıç, Lilou Lanquetin, Elisabeth Beigl, Jakob Rüter

🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤! 🚀 The European Commission invites Higher Education Institutions (#HEIs), European University Alliances, and Vocational Education and Training (#VET) providers to become part of a groundbreaking Industry-Academia Network under the Cybersecurity Skills Academy. This initiative is designed to close the cybersecurity talent gap and foster stronger collaboration between industry and academia across the EU. 🌐 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝? Drive innovation: Contribute to cutting-edge education and training initiatives in cybersecurity. Shape the future: Help define cybersecurity career pathways and enhance the visibility of training and certifications. Strengthen the workforce: Play a pivotal role in creating a skills-driven labor market for cybersecurity professionals. Join a strategic network: Be part of a high-impact collaboration aligned with the EU’s goals for advancing cybersecurity skills. 📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 Review the Cybersecurity Skills Academy Pledger’s Guide for eligibility and requirements: Guide for Pledgers: https://lnkd.in/gUWyXiMP. Prepare your pledge and fill out the application form via the EU Survey: [https://lnkd.in/dxA5XYT6]. Submit your application online before 5 January 2024 to join the launch group. Applications are welcome on an ongoing basis, with the next review cycle planned for Q2 2025. You can see the Call of Expression here https://lnkd.in/gT9P_ikQ And the FAQ sheet here https://lnkd.in/gT9P_ikQ 💡 Be part of this transformative initiative to secure Europe’s digital future! Together, let’s build a stronger, more resilient cybersecurity workforce. For more details, visit the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform or contact communications@digitalskillsjobs.eu. 🔐 #Cybersecurity #EU #Education #Training #CyberSkills #IndustryAcademia #DigitalSkills #CyberTalent #CyberSecurityAcademy Don Bosco Tech Africa brainymotion AKMI International Universidade de Aveiro ECOLE Enti COnfindustriali Lombardi per l’Education FMTS Experience Eurocultura Mundus Uniser Soc. Coop. INCOMAgroup Folkuniversitetet BK CON Metropolitan College Global Engagement brainymotion ISQ AFPA University of Applied Management Studies CIAC Formazione DB Tech Europe Escola Pia Mataró UNI- Universum International College Albanian Skills - National Association for Skills Competitions ipcenter.at GmbH ÖJAB – Österreichische JungArbeiterBewegung / Austrian Young Workers Movement

🌟 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Yesterday marked the conclusion of the second day of our Peer Learning Activity, bringing together participants from all three sessions to recap, reflect, and engage in dynamic discussions. We began by revisiting key topics from the first day to ensure all participants were aligned and up-to-date. From there, we delved deeper into various case studies, exchanging ideas and insights on three critical themes: micro-credentials, mobilities, and AI in digital education. A highlight of the day was the expert session by Carlo Stefano Cavicchioli, a prominent figure from AzulChain, the TOURing Project, and the project leader for MiCRET. Carlo shared valuable insights and outputs from the TOURing project, shedding light on innovative developments in the field of micro-credentials. The session concluded with a lively and fruitful discussion among participants on how VET providers and educational institutions can develop and promote mobility opportunities in schools, implement micro-credential courses effectively, and integrate AI and digital education into their curricula. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to these engaging conversations and made the event such a success. Thank you for your active participation and enthusiasm! Let’s continue building on these shared learnings as we move forward. 🚀 Wybren Bosma, Daiana Huber, Fabio Nascimbeni, Lucilla Morelli #PeerLearningActivity #DigitalEducation #Microcredentials #AIinEducation #Mobilities #Collaboration #MetaVETplus Don Bosco Tech Africa brainymotion AKMI International Universidade de Aveiro ECOLE Enti COnfindustriali Lombardi per l’Education FMTS Experience Eurocultura Mundus Uniser Soc. Coop. INCOMAgroup Folkuniversitetet BK CON Metropolitan College Global Engagement brainymotion ISQ AFPA University of Applied Management Studies CIAC Formazione DB Tech Europe Escola Pia Mataró UNI- Universum International College Albanian Skills - National Association for Skills Competitions ipcenter.at GmbH ÖJAB – Österreichische JungArbeiterBewegung / Austrian Young Workers Movement Lifelong Learning Platform - European Civil Society for Education, Eurocultura, DAISSy research group, ALL DIGITAL, Folkuniversitetet, ENAIP Veneto, Internationaler Bund (IB)

📢 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 – 2024   The European Training Foundation’s latest report sheds light on Ukraine's remarkable journey of resilience and recovery amidst ongoing challenges. Despite the challenges, Ukraine is making significant advancements in education, workforce development, and economic reconstruction.   Key Highlights from the Report: 💡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Ukraine’s GDP grew by 4.1% in the first half of 2024, reflecting the economy’s adaptability and determination. 🏗️ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Investments focus on repairing the energy sector, fostering small and medium enterprises, and supporting displaced workers’ reintegration. 🎓 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: A transformative VET reform strategy prioritizes decentralization, quality assurance, and public-private partnerships to build a skilled, future-ready workforce. 👩🔧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Special efforts are directed at increasing participation from women, displaced individuals, and marginalized groups. 👷 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: With 3.5M displaced persons, reintegrating workers and enhancing market access for returnees is vital. 🌍 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Over €700M secured through the Skills Alliance to prepare 180,000 workers for recovery and reconstruction roles. The report is a testament to Ukraine's resilience and its commitment to placing human capital development at the heart of its recovery and growth strategies.   At EVBB, we are proud to work closely with European Training Foundation, with Ukrainian schools and institutions, as well as the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to support these efforts. Through joint projects, we’re contributing to the development of vocational education and training systems that align with the needs of Ukraine’s recovery. Together, we are strengthening human capital and paving the way for a brighter future.   Check the report: https://lnkd.in/gDp57MB7 George Zissimos, Tetiana Biletska, Iryna Shumik, Susanne M. Nielsen, Olena Bekh, Arjen Deij, Anatolii Garmash, Theodor Grassos, Ali Rashidi, Kateryna Puhachova, Olesia Zhovnych   #evbb #etf #education #training #employment #ukraine #humancapital #VET #recovery #growth #vocationaleducation

🎉 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! On Tuesday, we hosted three engaging parallel sessions, diving into crucial topics shaping the future of education: 📌 Microcredentials – Moderated by Daiana Huber from CPIP 📌 Mobilities – Led by Lucilla Morelli from Uniser 📌 AI and Digitalization in Education – Facilitated by Wybren Bosma from Meta-Skills and Fabio Nascimbeni from European Training Foundation 🌍 Highlights from the sessions: We explored the latest trends, identified barriers, and discussed practical strategies for implementing these innovations in vocational education and training (VET). Each session wrapped up with vibrant discussions where participants shared challenges and fresh ideas to advance these fields. 👏 A huge thank you to our experts, moderators, and the 15 participants who made this a dynamic and collaborative experience. Your insights are paving the way for impactful change in VET! Stay tuned for more updates from the Peer Learning Activity. #VET #EducationInnovation #Microcredentials #Mobilities #AIinEducation #PeerLearningActivity #MetaVETplus

📢 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑬𝑨𝒇𝑨! Last week, the @European Alliance for Apprenticeships - 𝙀𝘼𝙛𝘼 - launched its new 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 during a dedicated webinar. This toolkit is a valuable resource aimed at helping training providers, employers, and policymakers strengthen apprenticeship programs through digital innovation and skills development. As a proud EAfA member with an active pledge, European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) joined the webinar to support this important initiative and engage in meaningful discussions on the future of apprenticeships. 💡💻✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-U3ia-K #evbb #eafa #EC #apprenticeships #digitalskills #vet #collaboration #innovation #education #digitaltransformation #skillsdevelopment #futureofwork #lifelonglearning #inclusiveeducation

Defining the Future of Tourism Education 🌟 This morning the EVBB participated to the "𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲" webinar! ✨ Supported by the European Commission and the Expert Group on skills/resilience of the Transition Pathway. The event brought together 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 and education 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 to address the pressing need for innovation in tourism education and skills training. Key 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 included: ✅ A discussion on 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 for competence relevance, moderated by Antonio Gennarelli, EU Project Manager, EVBB – The European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training, with opening remarks by Elfa Ķere Kere, Policy Officer, DG GROW, European Commission. ✅ Insightful presentations from the T4T Expert Group, featuring: Corné Dijkmans on skills intelligence and training needs for the tourism sector & Manuel Au-Yong Oliveira on vocational excellence and training needs in hospitality professions. Our Secretary General, Theodor Grassos, presented during the T4T Best Practices sharing session on the topic of 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Our gratitude goes to our partners & members who contributed to this research: European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, PIKTALENT & ITS Academy della Puglia per il Turismo i Beni le Attività Culturali ed Artistiche. The audience also actively contributed to shaping ideas through interactive sessions.🌐💼 💡 Let’s continue the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions in the comments. If you missed the webinar, it will be soon made available on the Tourism Stakeholders' Platform, available here: . #TourismEducation #SkillsDevelopment #FutureOfWork #InclusiveTourism #ErasmusPlus #HospitalityInnovation