The 13th edition of DO YOUR MOB, an international event dedicated to the future of learning mobility. The event, promoted by Scuola Centrale Formazione, anticipates the celebration of the institution’s 50th anniversary with three days of discussion and visions for the future. This year’s theme “Talent and Internationalisation: The Future of Learning Mobility,” focus on the future of internationalisation in the VET system. The event will explore the future of European policies in view of the new Erasmus+ 2028-2035 programming phase, the integration of digital skills, and the design of inclusive and sustainable mobility pathways.
This is the paradox of a market in which unemployment coexists with a shortage of skills. But there is another paradox, closely linked to the first, which concerns the education system. All too often, vocational training is still perceived as a “second choice”, despite being one of the most practical routes into the world of work.
Mobility, both physical and digital, was a central theme of the debate. This mobility is necessary in an increasingly “fluid” labour market, as defined by Roberta Grisoni of the Erasmus+ Inapp National Agency, who emphasised that the professions awaiting our young people often do not yet exist, and the challenge is to prepare people who are capable of lifelong learning and, above all, able to collaborate, innovate and reinvent themselves. Stefano Merante, an expert from the International Labour Organisation, stressed that internationalisation is a skill that must become accessible to all. Valentina Aprea, former undersecretary at the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research and an expert in European policies, took up the theme of accessibility, emphasising the need to “make mobility a universal educational right and not a privilege for the few”.
By fostering closer collaboration among institutions, authorities, and stakeholders, participants recognized the potential to bridge knowledge gaps and expand access to high-quality learning opportunities for all learners. It also reflects a shared commitment to reducing the opportunity to learn from one another and co-develop inclusive, effective policies that support young people and teachers. The discussions highlighted a shared commitment to building more inclusive, resilient, and future-oriented mobility systems that empower students, support staff development, and contribute to regional growth.