European Vocational Training Association - EVTA

🌟 Warmest Winter Wishes from EVTA!   As the year comes to an end, EVTA extends its best wishes for a peaceful and relaxing winter season. ❄️   We are grateful for the collaboration and dedication of our members, partners, and the broader vocational education and training community throughout this year. Together, we have made progress in fostering innovation, inclusion, and excellence in VET.   Here’s to welcoming the opportunities ahead in 2025 with renewed energy and determination!    Wishing you all a joyful winter break,   The EVTA Team   Giorgio Sbrissa | Giulia Meschino | Monica Verzola | Rob Versteeg | Marc Cloostermans | Diana Kozakova | Christophe Sadok | Arne Theylaert | Vasilis Siomadis | Clara Agostini | Patricia Tejada Fernández | Sergio Expósito Cabrera | Aron David Vanegas Chacón | Doa Chriaa | Fanicia O. Yeboah | Ruben Abarca Gomez Alphabet Formation | Odisee | VDAB | Techno.bel | AFPA | ΚΕΚ ΓΣΕΒΕΕ | KEK GSEVEE | EUROKT-AKADÉMIA Kft. | ENAIP NET | Fondazione Enaip Don Agostini | Umana Forma | Endurance | TREXiMA Bratislava | Unindustria Servizi & Formazione Treviso Pordenone | UNISEF | INOVINTER – Centro de Formação e de Inovação Tecnológica | Pytheia Competence Center | Fundacja VCC | Generation | Aviation Academy Belgrade | AFPAR | CNAI - Centro Navarro de Aprendizaje Integral | Studio Saperessere SRL | ASNOR Associazione Nazionale Orientatori | ENAIP Veneto | MIMBUS

Are you passionate about tourism and hospitality? Interested in exploring green and digital skills? 🌍💻 Join us today at 17:00 CET via Zoom for the pilot test of the TOURing Project! 🚀   Discover tools designed to empower professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector: ✅ Digital Toolkit ✅ Funding Toolkit ✅ Self-Assessment Tool   Register here to join. You will receive an email with the connection details afterwards: https://lnkd.in/dNKSD6Hu   Whether you are a seasoned expert or just starting in the industry, this session is for you! #TOURingProject #SustainableTourism #SkillsDevelopment #LifelongLearning #EUProjects #TourismEducation EfVET | Valentina Chanina | European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) | Antonio Gennarelli

🌟 Don't miss your last chance to learn about the MoVET - Mobility for VET in Europe Project through the project’s final online webinar: “Lessons & Future Practices: Mobility and Internationalisation Journey of VET Providers & Stakeholders Between the Western Balkans and the EU” 🗓️ Friday, 13 December ⏰ 09:00 – 11:00 (CET) 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dk_Fsm8i This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore key lessons and forward-looking practices in mobility and the internationalisation of vocational education and training (VET) providers and stakeholders between the Western Balkans and the European Union. During the session, we will share key takeaways, best practices, and future perspectives, fostering discussion and exchange on internationalisation and mobility within the VET sector. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the international dynamics shaping vocational education and training! #MoVET #VocationalEducation #LabourMarket #Internationalisation #Mobility #VETQuality #VET #WesternBalkans ENAIP NET | European Vocational Training Association - EVTA | Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft gGmbH | Centro San Viator | Odisee | Kolegji Profesional i Tiranës | AKMI International I AVETAE I APPK I ZOPT I Employment Agency of Montenegro | Vocational Secondary School of Plevljia

Great to see progress in the EU’s #VET strategy and skills development! 🌍 Our SG Giulia Meschino was representing EVTA at today’s meeting with EMPL Director-General Mario Nava was an amazing opportunity to ensure that VET remains central to EU policy discussions. We look forward to continuing the conversation and contributing to the upcoming #EUSocialForum! 💬 #VET #EUPolicy #SkillsDevelopment #CivilDialogue #ESF+ #LifelongLearning Bart Henssen | Herve Docq | Christophe Sadok | Alessandro Sacchi | Giovanna D'Alessandro | Alena Minns | João Paulo Borrego | Sotiris Anagnostis | Edyta Migałka | David Timis | Dr Danijela Manic | Ignacio Redondo | Marco Coinu | Francesca Fusco | Peppino Franco | Kareem Salameh | Dr. Laurent Da Dalto | Gaëtan Vandeplas | Sara Gošnak | Holger Bienzle | Giorgio Sbrissa | Monica Verzola | Diana Kozakova | Vasilis Siomadis | Rob Versteeg | Marc Cloostermans | Arne Theylaert

🌟 We are excited to announce the official launch of the HR+ Project, marked by its first transnational meeting and national event held in Padova, Italy 🇮🇹, on 19–20 November. Organised by the project coordinator, Fòrema, the two-day gathering brought together the 7 partners (IT, ES, HU, PT, BE) to exchange ideas and lay the foundations for modernising the role of HR managers in knowledge-intensive industries.   We proudly contributed by presenting the dissemination and exploitation strategy (WP4). This key work package focuses on aligning communication efforts to ensure the project’s progress reaches a wide and diverse European audience, maximising its impact.   A significant highlight of the meeting was Veneto Lavoro’s presentation on the training needs analysis (WP2). This essential component will explore the evolving HR profile, address skill gaps, and identify best practices through surveys, interviews, and case studies, with results expected by April 2025.   Fòrema closed the session by presenting the quality assurance framework (WP1), outlining the responsibilities, roles, and timelines essential to the project’s success.   On the second day, the project’s first national event took place, moderated by Roberto Baldo. Matteo Sinigaglia, General Director at Fòrema, opened the event with a welcome speech, followed by insightful contributions from industry experts:   - Tiziano Barone, Director at Veneto Lavoro, discussed how HR profiles can address workforce challenges and foster transparent employment practices. - Paolo Gubitta, Full Professor at Università degli Studi di Padova, highlighted the importance of “fusion skills” like intelligent interrogation and reciprocal learning, particularly in the context of AI and the twin transition. - Elvio Mauri, General Director of Fondimpresa, explained the role of the European Social Fund and interprofessional funds in supporting HR managers’ development. - Francesca Nadalin from Veneto Lavoro presented data on the countries selected for the HR+ Project, outlining how the new HR profile can benefit these regions. - Roberta Fagotto, Chief Human Capital at SIT, shared insights into AI’s transformative influence on the HR profession. - Carlo Vanin, Chief HR & Organisation Officer at CAREL, provided practical examples of how HR can enhance workplace motivation and culture.   We are proud to be part of this innovative project and look forward to sharing updates as the initiative progresses. 🔗 Learn more about HR+: https://lnkd.in/gE5-sPen #HRPlusAcademy #ErasmusPlus #VET #HumanResources Fòrema | #EVTA | Fondazione Aldini Valeriani | GDOCE | PC-Trend Kft. | PREVIFORM - Laboratório, Formação, Higiene e Segurança no Trabalho, Lda | Veneto Lavoro

📣 Don’t miss the 2nd online meeting of the ETF New Learning Club: “Upskilling and Reskilling of Adults” 🗓️ 11th December 🕘 11:00h CET 💻 Online via Zoom This event is organised by the European Training Foundation in collaboration with us #EVTA, European Association for the Education of Adults - EAEA, and the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB). 📄 Find the agenda and more details here: https://lnkd.in/dNrUabKj 🔗 Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eduGE_Qm ⭐️ We look forward to seeing you there!

🌍 Excited to share the latest updates from the baSE project! In Newsletter #3, we highlight ongoing efforts to address the skills gap in the Proximity and Social Economy sector. Key takeaways include: ✨Reflections from events in Athens, Iași, Namur, and Ljubljana. 📘Fresh perspectives from the Social Economy Insider on blending mainstream and SE models. 🎓Practical training solutions tailored to support Green, Digital, and Fair transitions. 📊Findings from the Synthesis Report, identifying critical skill needs for the sector’s triple transition. 💡 Curious? Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/dTEtdcfA #SocialEconomy #CapacityBuilding #Sustainability #GreenSkills

✈️ The tourism sector is undergoing a transformation, and upskilling and reskilling are at the heart of this change. TOURing Project has reached a milestone with its final conference held on December 5th at DG GROW in Brussels. 🧳 As the project concludes, we reflect on the shared experiences, valuable discussions, and the lasting impact on the tourism sector. The event was a great opportunity to explore the future of tourism education, upskilling, and sustainability. 💡 We delved into the importance of cooperation across organizations to tackle the skills shortages in the tourism sector. Key insights were shared on how the European Commission is leading the future of sustainable tourism and lifelong learning, with a focus on how education and skills training can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. 🗣️ Our speakers shared how new policies are addressing the skills gaps, and highlighted the role of microcredentials and innovative training methodologies in helping workers stay ahead. Discussions centered around the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism SMEs, where the need for upskilling and reskilling was emphasized, particularly when it comes to embracing new technologies and sustainability practices. 👏 Thank you to all the participants and speakers for making this event meaningful, and to everyone who’s contributed to the success of the TOURing project. Check out the pictures below to relive the moments from the event! Theodor Grassos | Clara Agostini | Stefano Tirati | Andrea Staicu | Elfa Ķere | Klaus Ehrlich | Pietro Regazzoni | Federico Tubiello | Evelthon G. Iacovides | Dimitris Giakoulas | Julien Vanlaeys | Stefan Moritz | Antonio Gennarelli #TOURingProject #SustainableTourism #SkillsDevelopment #LifelongLearning #EUProjects #TourismEducation

💡 Today, December 5th, the MoVET - Mobility for VET in Europe Project Final Conference "From Mobility to Opportunity: EU and Western Balkans Collaboration in the Internationalisation of VET" took place at the Résidence Palace - International Press Centre (IPC), conducted by Sergio Expósito Cabrera, EU Communication & Project Officer at #EVTA.   🌐 After some opening words delivered by EVTA Secretary General, Giulia Meschino, we discussed the importance of boosting the internationalisation and excellence of the VET systems across Europe and the Western Balkans, with an insightful introduction by Brigitte van den Berg, Member Committee on Employment and Social Affairs at the European Parliament.   Enrica Chiozza, Head of Sector, Western Balkans DG NEAR - European Commission, presented the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, a vital instrument to support the social and economic development of these regions.   Silvia Genero, Project Manager International Area at ENAIP NET, outlined the overall key areas, achievements and challenges of the MoVET Project, focusing on the further opportunities our work can bring to the VET system.   Western Balkans partners then shared their experiences with both short- and long-term mobility. We discussed their expectations before and after the mobility period, the challenges they faced, opportunities encountered, and the suggestions they have for further developing mobility between the Western Balkans and Europe.   Panel Discussion: "Cooperation in VET Between Europe and the Balkans Countries”, moderated by Clara Agostini from the EVTA team, featured insights from Lisa Rustico, Human Capital Development Expert at the European Training Foundation, Ivana Velkova, Director ad interim for Balkans at alda* - European Association for Local Democracy, Diana Biba, Administrator at Kolegji Profesional i Tiranës, and Jetmir Berisha, Coordinator for International Projects in AVETAE & VET Teacher. At the end, Patricia Tejada Fernández from the EVTA team, presented further funding opportunities for Western Balkans countries.   A special thank you to all participants, and to all the speakers and panelists for sharing their valuable insights, and for celebrating with us the achievements reached by the MoVET Project!   #MoVET #VocationalEducation #LabourMarket #Internationalisation #Mobility #VETQuality #VET #WesternBalkans ENAIP NET | European Vocational Training Association - EVTA | Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft gGmbH | Centro San Viator | Odisee | Kolegji Profesional i Tiranës | AKMI International I AVETAE I APPK I ZOPT I Employment Agency of Montenegro | Vocational Secondary School of Plevljia

🌟 To close a day full of inspiring events, we ended with the Gala Night Community Meetup! This special evening brought together EVTA members, partners, and stakeholders to celebrate innovative VET solutions and achievements. 🎉 A huge congratulations to our Member of the Year, Techno.bel! Your incredible support has been invaluable to EVTA throughout 2024. The #EVTA Team then took the stage to showcase the year’s hard work, emphasizing key achievements in Member Visibility, Policy Engagement, Network Strengthening, and Communication. Afterward, our members shared their remarkable initiatives, ENAIP NET presented Life Climate Smart Chefs, led by Carla Spagnolo and Elena Carraro. Also, ASNOR Associazione Nazionale Orientatori showcased an innovative experimental guidance for midlife transitions, delivered by Peppino Franco Thank you to all participants for this day full of useful insights to shape the future of Vocational Education and Training! #EVTA #ViPNExT #WinterEvent #VET #VocationalExcellence #VocationalEducation #ErasmusPlus Giorgio Sbrissa | Giulia Meschino | Monica Verzola | Rob Versteeg | Diana Kozakova | Marc Cloostermans