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
Every year on 9 May, Europe celebrates Europe Day, honouring the values of peace, cooperation and unity that have shaped the European project since the Schuman Declaration of 1950. More than a symbolic anniversary, Europe Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of collaboration across borders and to engage citizens—especially young people—in the
