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Meeting in Apeldoorn: Seeking Solutions to Strengthen the Attractiveness of VET

The VET2Sustain project strengthens collaboration between vocational education and working life in Europe, focusing on digitalisation, inclusion, and the green transition. The goal is to increase the attractiveness of VET. At the meeting in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on 11–12 September 2024, participants reviewed progress, sharing best practices and exploring solutions. The online survey conducted over the […]

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Inspiring Professional Pride in the Next Generation – Arja Sarpola utilises her full potential as a vocational teacher  

Arja Sarpola has worked in numerous companies, as a researcher, and as a supervisor, but as a VET teacher, she can fully utilise her potential.  Arja Sarpola is now in her second academic year working as a VET (vocational education and training) teacher in laboratory techology. Previously, she has held various positions, including as a

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Skills Competitions support the development of Vocational Education through collaboration with the Working Life

Skills competitions create a unique network where teachers, students, and representatives from the industries come together. In Finland Taitaja Skills competition is the largest single annual vocational education and training event. It aims at promoting vocational education, improving connections to entrepreneurs and companies and increasing awareness of the vocational education and professional skills. Brahe Education

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VET2Sustain project has started

The VET2Sustain project has started. The project is off to a running start at the kick-off meeting in Helsinki on 28th and 29th February 2024. There, the project partners gather to plan the activities together. The purpose of the VET2Sustain – Promoting sustainable, inclusive, and digital Vocational Education and Training project is to develop cooperation between VET schools,

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