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Apprentice of the North 2024 Award
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Alina Dressel, a former student of BBS Syke Europeschule and a trainee at Cordes and Graefe, was honoured with the Trainee of the North award in the field of wholesale and foreign trade, specializing in wholesale. The award ceremony, hosted by the AGA Business Association in Hamburg, recognized her outstanding…
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Artificial intelligence clarifies materials, aids in text creation, provokes thought, and overall enhances various processes
AI helps vocational special education students by clarifying documents or writing with prompts like “check that the text is spelled correctly”. When reading a difficult document, students can request a simplified version. AI assists in creating job applications; for instance, if a student inputs “been interning at the grocery store”, AI can understand and process…
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Skills Games 2027 in Helsinki
In May 2027, Finland will host the international Abilympics competition alongside the Finnish national Taitaja 2027 competition. The event will be collectively known as Skills Games 2027. The slogan for the games is “We can. We belong. No limits.” This slogan is inspired by the Olympic slogan “Faster – Higher – Stronger – Together.” Abilympics…
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Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive VET in Europe: Survey Insights from the VET2Sustain Project
Vocational Education and Training is at a pivotal moment in Europe, with a clear need to redefine its public image, strengthen industry partnerships and enhance its visibility. VET is often misunderstood or viewed as a secondary choice compared to traditional academic routes. As part of the VET2Sustain project, an online survey gathered insights from 160…
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Solidarity and Creativity: A Heartwarming Initiative by Centro Moda Canossa
At Centro Moda Canossa, associated of ENAC – Ente Nazionale Canossiano, creativity meets compassion as third-grade students passionately craft bed linens for the children at the “Daniele Consolati e Anna Nascivera” orphanage in Burundi, managed by the Il Melograno ODV Association. This project not only enhances the students’ learning experience but also provides a tangible…
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Kitchen Team project Expert Meeting in Puglia: a direct link to Vet2Sustain
The recent Expert Meeting in Puglia concluded with participants returning inspired and energized, ready to address upcoming challenges. The gathering fostered intensive discussions, strategic planning, and valuable knowledge exchange, providing insights to help define the next steps for future initiatives. The meeting began with an engaging presentation on the ENAC PUGLIA training model and the…
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ENAC Puglia Celebrates Autumn with “Lunch Box” and Special Event
ENAC Puglia, associated of ENAC – Ente Nazionale Canossiano is thrilled to announce the launch of its “Lunch Box” initiative in Foggia. This innovative project invites students from professional agri-food courses to design sustainable menus every Thursday for their peers in the others vet center. By partnering with Velò a for eco-friendly transportation, the initiative…
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Aventus Champions League: Students compete for a spot in the national Skills competitions
On Thursday, 24 October 2024, Aventus (NL) organized the preliminary rounds of the national Skills competitions for the third time under the name ‘Aventus Champions League’. About 1800 VET students had the chance to showcase their skills and secure a spot for the Skills qualification competitions, where the national final will take place in March…
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VET Schools Doing Green: Cultivating Soft Skills for the Future of Sustainable Education
From October 8-10, Kuressaare Ametikool hosted the Staff Week for the Erasmus+ VET Schools Doing Green project, where educators and staff gathered to explore sustainability through a hands-on, skills-focused approach. The program was designed not only to deepen understanding of sustainable development and its complexity but also to enhance essential soft skills — such as…
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EUClass Alliance Network: Bridging Vocational Training and University Across Europe
As vocational education and training (VET) in Europe evolves to meet new economic and societal challenges, the EUClass Alliance Network project is emerging as a significant endeavor to bridge the divide between practical training and academic insight. Officially launching on November 4, 2024, the project stands out for its interesting structure, integrating a consortium of…
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VET to Sustain at EfVET Conference 2024: A path for growth and collaboration in Vocational Education and Training
From October 23 to 26, 2024, the partners of the European project VET to Sustain (Vet2SUS) gathered in Amersfoort, Netherlands, to participate in the 33rd Annual Conference of EfVET (European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training). This year’s conference theme, “Training Gen Z: New Horizons for VET,” provided an ideal platform to discuss…
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Bèta Tournament: Inspiring youth through hands-on lab experience
Centre of Communication for Youth – Chemical sector (C3) in The Netherlands To meet the demands of the job market in The Netherlands, it is essential that more young people choose a career in technology. C3 is committed to providing quality study and career orientation and making STEM education more appealing, so that young people…
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Omnia: A Pioneer in Internationalization and Mobility
Omnia is a multidisciplinary education provider located in Espoo, Finland, offering a wide range of vocational, adult and general education. The vocational courses and qualifications correspond to EQF level 4. All qualification programmes are accredited by the Finnish National Agency for Education. Internationality and mobility are significant aspects of Omnia’s activities, and the organization is…
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House of Many Voices: A celebration of sustainability and community
The “House of Many Voices” event, organized by Roschier, provided a unique opportunity for students from Omnia to actively participate in its realization. Held on Baltic Sea Day (August 29, 2024), the event emphasized The Nordic Horizons – where are we ten years from now. The House of Many Voices talks featured the following topics:…
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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…