Vet2Sustain
Vet2Sustain project developes cooperation between VET schools and working life in European countries. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a critical component of preparing individuals for working life. As the needs of the labour market evolve and change, education must also adapt. We will improve the quality of VET practices based on the needs of the labour market. Meanwhile we will confirm cooperation between VET providers, companies, chambers, national authorities, and other stakeholders by developing Joint VET qualifications. We create a strong future oriented European level network, that creates a vision, strategy and action plan with the goal of stronger cooperation in the future.
Latest News
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From Research to Practice: The VET2Sustain Handbook Is Now Available
How can vocational education become more visible, better understood and more attractive to different stakeholder groups? This question has been at the centre of the VET2Sustain project. During the project, partners analysed research findings, interviewed stakeholders, tested communication campaigns and organised promotion events across Europe. The results have now been compiled into the VET2Sustain Online Handbook of Best Practices. The handbook is based on a…
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Conversational AI Supporting Learning – Experiences from a Pilot Project
How could conversational AI support learning in vocational education? In the VET2Sustain project, we piloted an interactive learning scenario on the ThingLink platform, where students progressed through the stages of selecting and changing engine oil for a passenger car, as well as customer service tasks, guided by a conversational AI assistant. The pilot received encouraging feedback. According…
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Finnish Vocational Education Institutions as Strategic Shapers of Skills, Policy and Society
Vocational education holds a strong and increasingly strategic position in the Finnish education system. In 2025, 324,000 students were studying in vocational education and training (VET) institutions, compared with 360,000 students in higher education institutions (Statistics Finland, 2026a; 2026b; 2026c). Finnish VET serves learners of different ages and life situations, and its importance is growing…
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Building the Social Value of Vocational Education
Vocational education and training (VET) plays a crucial role in developing the skills needed by society and working life. However, attracting young people to VET is not only about offering high-quality education. It is also about how vocational education is perceived and valued by students, parents, employers, policymakers and the wider community. Within the VET2Sustain project, partners across Finland,…
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Why the Beginning of the School Year Matters
The beginning of the school year is one of the most important moments in a student’s educational journey. During the first days and weeks, students develop their first impressions of the learning environment, their teachers, their peers and their future possibilities. For vocational education and training (VET), this period is particularly important. Many students are entering a new…
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Strengthening Human Resource Management Skills in the Gastronomy Sector
The hospitality and gastronomy sectors rely on more than culinary excellence. Successful restaurants and catering businesses require effective leadership, strong communication, motivated teams and skilled managers capable of handling human resource challenges in fast-paced working environments. Recognising this need, the Erasmus+ project “Methodology of Teaching Human Resource Management for Current and Future Catering Employees” (HRM Project) has developed innovative educational solutions to support the…