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, […]
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
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
Introduction As vocational education and training evolves to meet the demands of a rapidly changing labour market, innovative teaching approaches are becoming increasingly important. Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies are opening new opportunities for learners to develop practical skills in safe, engaging and realistic environments. Within the Erasmus+ project VET2Sustain, a pilot activity under Work Package 5 explored how immersive learning
For many young people, Europe can sometimes feel like a distant concept. But when students have the opportunity to experience European institutions, meet peers from different countries and discuss issues that affect their future, Europe becomes something tangible and personal. This was the experience of Alessandro and Giorgia, two Italian VET students who took part in
