Project description
The aim of the project is to develop cooperation between vocational education and training institutions and the world of work in European countries. The idea is to find ways to promote employment and professional skills and qualifications in different European countries.
Vocational education and training (VET) is an essential part of preparing individuals for working life. As labour market needs evolve and change, VET must also adapt to ensure that it remains relevant and effective in preparing students for the world of work of the future.
We will improve the quality of vocational education and training practices in line with the needs of the labour market. At the same time, we will strengthen cooperation between VET providers, businesses, associations, national authorities and other stakeholders by developing common professional competences.
The aim is to create a strong, future-oriented European network that will create a vision, strategy and action plan for stronger cooperation for the future.
Our aim is to increase the attractiveness of VET in Europe and to establish a strategic approach to maintain high quality VET and ensure that digitalisation, inclusion, green transition and internationalisation are taken into account as core elements of VET delivery.
Through our activities, which include a series of events (workshops and meetings) both nationally/regionally and internationally, we directly reach more than 300 students, more than 150 representatives of working life and numerous VET teachers, decision-makers, as well as potential students and their parents.
We will also create an online platform for VET practitioners. Overall, VET needs to remain resilient, flexible and adaptable to ensure that it responds to the needs of a changing labour market. By focusing on digital skills, soft skills, lifelong learning, collaboration with employers, diversity and inclusion, VET can prepare students for the jobs of the future.
Target groups
Students in vocational education and training, teachers and other staff in vocational education and training, working life partners, potential vocational students.
Duration of the project
1.1.2024–31.12.2026
Project managers in Omnia
Oona Haapakorpi and Sirje Hassinen
Partners
Coordinator: Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region
Partners:
- Finland: Training Centre Brahe, Kainuu Vocational College, Luovi Vocational College, Samiedu, Vamia, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences / Muova, ThingLink Oy
- Germany: Region Hannover (BBS Syke, BBZ Dr Jürgen Ulderup), HWK Hannover
- Italy: ENAC, Learningdigital
- Netherlands: Alfa-college, Aventus, MBO Raad
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Funding
European Commission; European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)