FPEmpresa Participates in the 9th Annual EAfA Seminar in Albania
The Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa has participated in the 9th Annual Seminar of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and the European Training Foundation (ETF), in collaboration with the Albanian Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation. — The event took place on October 17-18 in Tirana, Albania, and was attended by FPEmpresa […]
ReDTT – Dementia Tool
Recent studies in dementia care training have highlighted significant gaps in practical, real-world applications, particularly in vocational education settings (Johnson & Smith, 2023). The European Union’s Erasmus+ KA210-VET program addresses this challenge through the RealWorld Dementia Training Tool (ReDTT) project, with a €60,000 grant. This initiative follows Williams et al.’s (2023) recommendations for standardized training […]
FPEmpresa Hosts the Second Meeting of the SiT Project in Madrid
The Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa has hosted members of the SiT Project (Sustainability in TCLF) in Madrid on November 13 and 14 of 2024, for the second project meeting. The IES Leonardo Da Vinci, an FPEmpresa-affiliated center, has served as the venue for this European meeting, where attendees observed the work of […]
Innovation responses to water resource management and drought resilience in South Africa
Over the few days, we participated in the project meeting and Water Hackathon hosted by the Stellenbosch University Water and by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority. Joining forces with South African partners and European partners, including government, education and water industries in Linpopo, Cape Town and others. We exchange our knowledge, […]
CRES General Meeting in Rome: Celebrating Five Years of Progress and Innovation
As CRES approaches its fifth anniversary, 30 members gathered in the historic city of Rome, Italy, for the CRES Board and General Meeting. This event marked a milestone in the organization’s journey of fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and shaping a more inclusive future. Over the course of the meeting, participants celebrated past achievements, welcomed […]
Statements from the Designated Commissioners (Nov. 2024)
In this section we have selected and briefly summarized the statements of the Designated Commissioners that are relevant to the activities of EfVET and will guide our upcoming and future activities. In brief points, we analyzed the steps that are related to challenges, opportunities, and activities of our work at the local and European levels […]
Microcredentials in West Balkans
The process of defining microcredentials in the educational systems of Slovenia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Serbia and Montenegro has showed that it is an vibrant process with all countries being affected thus making the Erasmus+ Capacity building in VET project MC.VET a very relevant one. — Only in Croatia microcredentials are formally defined and included in […]
The AGORA Project Moves Forward
Empowering Communities Through Training for Sustainable and Authentic Tourism Practices The AGORA Project is making progress as we develop a blended training course for adult learners. This action contributes to our overall goal of promoting sustainable and authentic tourism experiences that focus on local culture and heritage. By bringing community partners, local producers, and […]
Overstep Project Bridges Europe and Africa Through Competence-Based Education
Abidjan, Ivory Coast – October 21 – 25, 2024 The Pilot Project OVERSTEP concluded with a memorable event at Hotel Capitole, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, celebrating its achievements and partnerships. Attendees included key stakeholders like Yavo Alain, METFPA representative, Koffi N’Guessan, and Anne-Catherine Claude from the EU Delegation. The ceremony highlighted success stories, panel discussions, […]
Enhancing the Peer Review methodology through a Digital and Sustainable approach
November 2024 is proving to be an intense and fruitful month for the Peer Review (PR) methodology, full of opportunities to get involved and learn more about its potential and innovation that it brings to the VET sector. This is happening thanks to the Erasmus+ project Digital Peer Review for green and digital VET, a […]