About the project

Welcome to Skills4VET-app!

Upskilling VET trainers to act as apprentices’ coaches

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional landscape of education and training has been profoundly disrupted, particularly in the realm of practical training and apprenticeships. As work-based learning and apprenticeships were banned in many areas, the situation in VET worsened, leading to increased drop-out rates and concerns about the growing number of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) emphasized the need to provide immediate support to VET trainers and centers, aiming to reintegrate NEETs into VET and apprenticeship programs. To address this pressing issue and reshape work-based learning opportunities in the post-COVID-19 era, the partners of the Skills4VET-app project embarked on a mission to enhance the professional development of VET trainers.

At Skills4VET-app, we firmly believe in the power of innovation and collaboration to bridge the gaps in VET and empower learners, trainers, and centres alike. Our consortium of dedicated partners is committed to revolutionizing vocational education and training, shaping a more inclusive and resilient future. Join us on this transformative journey as we unlock the full potential of apprenticeships and empower individuals across Europe.

Together, let’s shape the future of VET and create a world of opportunities for success in the ever-evolving labour market.

OURObjectives

The Skill4VET-app project aims to enhance the quality of apprenticeships and support VET trainers and providers. In particular, the project aims to:

Identify the knowledge gap of VET trainers and centres regarding the apprenticeships

Provide knowledge and techniques to VET trainers to encourage, assist and motivate apprentices before their mobility

Strengthen the collaboration between VET centers and the business sector to better meet the requirements of the current labor market

Contribute to the establishment of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly VET industry, by digitizing documents and revising management, curriculum, and content

The implementation of activities as well as the development of tools that will promote and share information about VET learners' mobility, including apprenticeships

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TARGETGROUPS

The project addresses to:

VET Centers & Providers

VET Trainers

Staff of the partner organizations

INNOVATIVEAPPROACH

Our project incorporates innovative elements and green practices that will render our project unique. In particular:

Needs Analysis: The project focuses on understanding and addressing the needs of the target groups, ensuring that the results are tailored to their specific requirements.

Holistic Approach: Our mission is to provide support to the target groups as they guide VET learners throughout every stage of their apprenticeship journey, from preparation to successful completion and beyond.

Focus on rural areas: Most of the partners are based in rural regions, allowing the project to have a direct and significant impact on the VET sector in those areas.

Collaboration among different educational fields: One of our goals is to promote collaboration between the VET sector, the Adult Education field, and the Lifelong Learning Centers, effectively addressing the demands of the labour market.

Green Practices: Aligned with the green transformation, the project Skills4VET-app aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the VET sector leading to enhanced sustainability. This will be achieved by incorporating digital technologies into the management processes, the curricula and the content.
Sustainability of the results: We believe in the sustainability of our efforts, ensuring a lasting impact on our partner organizations and our target groups.
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