The BAITHEI Erasmus + Cooperation Partnership Project launch the online Open Education Resource Platform. BAITHEI Platform is the main showcase of project’s results and its largest and most tangible channel for …
A YEAR BETTER consortium proudly announces the launch of its Open Educational Resources (OER) platform, a key milestone in its mission to promote digital inclusion and support active ageing across Europe. …
On December 13, 2024, the six partner organisations of the A YEAR BETTER (AYB) project gathered online for the official launch meeting. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ program, this innovative initiative brings …
The partners of IMPACT ACADEMY, an Erasmus+ co-funded project in Higher Education, gathered for a face-to-face transnational project meeting on November 29, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting opened with remarks …
The partners of IMPACT ACADEMY, a project in the field of Higher Education co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission, are proud to announce the successful completion of Work …
The WIDE Consortium has successfully piloted the four training modules and related resources developed during the first year of project’s implementation, to exhort and support women living in rural areas to …
The WIDE Consortium has successfully piloted the four training modules and related resources developed during the first year of project’s implementation, to exhort and support women living in rural areas to create their own online business.
Each partner has reached representatives of the target group and stakeholders at local and national level to test the quality and relevance of the WIDE Training Toolkit and collect feedback. Participants expressed overwhelming satisfaction with the initiative and its concrete results, highlighting its practical approach and real-world relevance.
Encouraged by the success of the pilot sessions, partners committed to expanding the WIDE Training Toolkit to reach more women entrepreneurs in rural areas. For this purpose, the Consortium developed operational and straightforward Guidelines to support trainers and educators in the exploitation of the WIDE training resources. The document is now available online and, by leveraging on the WIDE project’s experience and lessons learnt, guides users through the following topics:
Training programme structure
Structuring training initiatives
Designing training curriculum
Recruitment and enrollment strategies
Attracting and enrolling participants
Effective classroom management
Managing training environments
Final recommendations
Optimizing training in diverse operational settings
WIDE – Women Integration through Digital Entrepreneurship – is a project co-funded by the EU Commission through the ErasmusPlus Programme. The initiative brings together 6 partners from 6 countries (Italy, Spain, Belgium, The Republic of North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia). For more information on project WIDE, please visit:
Bridging Gender Gaps and Boosting Global Competitiveness E4F, Femmes Chefs d’entreprise à l’Export hors de l’EU, is a Project co-funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Commission, which brings …
Bridging Gender Gaps and Boosting Global Competitiveness
E4F, Femmes Chefs d’entreprise à l’Export hors de l’EU, is a Project co-funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Commission, which brings together 7 partners from 5 different countries (France, Italy, Slovenia, Belgium, Spain).
The PR4 phase of the E4F project has marked a significant milestone, encompassing two critical components that have advanced the project’s mission of empowering women-led SMEs and fostering internationalization in the VET environment:
a) E4F Public Policy Report: This comprehensive document serves as a repository of valuable insights gathered during the project’s implementation. It consolidates knowledge on internationalization dynamics, strategic management, and female entrepreneurship within VET environments. The report distills the lessons learned, offering a wealth of information that can guide future initiatives in these areas.
b) E4F Guidelines for Uptaking: These guidelines are an invaluable resource that outlines the successful aspects of the project, providing a roadmap for what worked well and areas where improvements can be made. They encompass a wide range of elements, including training organization, communication with target groups, enrolment, classroom management, blended learning, online delivery, learner motivation, and feedback. These guidelines are intended to facilitate the integration of E4F training into organizations outside the partnership, creating a lasting impact.
PR4 marked a significant step forward in terms of innovation and systemic impact, particularly in the domains of ICT, finance, law, and strategic management for global internationalization opportunities. Importantly, it extended the reach of E4F beyond the geographical and temporal borders of the partnership, promoting the transferability and adaptability of project results to other actors in education, training, and policy.
What sets PR4 apart is its commitment to inclusivity. The deliverables, including the E4F Public Policy Report and Guidelines for Uptaking, are available in five languages, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience. They are provided in open access and free versions, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the fields of training, consultancy, strategic management, internationalization, SME competitiveness, and female entrepreneurship empowerment.
The project is nearing a successful conclusion, as reflected in the statistics of visits to the OER platform, the massive follow-up of the training courses and the feedback received by users and stakeholders at the many events at which the project has been presented.
All partners actively participated in the meeting, reviewing the latest steps towards the closure of the project and exploring new possibilities for future collaboration. More information: https://www.e4f-network.eu/
The aim of OPSIZO WP2, coordinated by the University of Naples Federico II, is to develop the innovative corporate welfare model in micro-enterprises for diversity and inclusion in gender and sexual …
The aim of OPSIZO WP2, coordinated by the University of Naples Federico II, is to develop the innovative corporate welfare model in micro-enterprises for diversity and inclusion in gender and sexual orientation in the Countries involved in the partnership: Italy, Spain, Ireland, Portugal and Germany.
The scenarios that emerged in the international post-COVID landscape have further exacerbated the state of marginalisation of the gender and LGBT+ communities, stressing exclusion mechanisms at various levels, including the professional one.
7 Reports in English language on the various dimensions and dynamics of D&I in enterprises were created by partners and an Innovative Model “D&I for Corporate Welfare in Microenterprises” is being finalized.
Partner organisations met in Helsinki to update each other on the progress of the project and prepare to launch the new Vademecum for Slow Navigation! On 23 October, the third transnational …
Partner organisations met in Helsinki to update each other on the progress of the project and prepare to launch the new Vademecum for Slow Navigation!
On 23 October, the third transnational partner meeting of the ‘Offline – How to quit with social media’ project was held in Helsinki. The meeting this time was hosted by the Finnish organisation ‘Learning for integration’ and coordinated by Marja-Lisa Helenius.
The respective project leaders were able to directly discuss the progress of the project and especially the latest project result, namely the Vademecum for Slow Navigation.
The Vademecum for Slow Navigation is intended to be a manual for gradual detoxification from social media with the aim of helping people to limit and reduce the time spent on social media.
In fact, over the past few weeks, after working out the general structure and agreeing on the different thematic sections of this last intellectual product, all partners have been working on the development of the section assigned to them.
The meeting was therefore crucial to review all the contributions and start systematising them in order to arrive at the final version that is expected to be ready by the end of November and uploaded on the OER platform by december 2023.
But the meeting was not all business! The partners were able to exchange views and new ideas for future collaborations, as well as enjoy pleasant breaks and a few walks around Helsinki’s attractions!
See you soon with the latest project news, in the meantime discover the courses of the Offline project available in the Training section of the platform!
El proyecto Digital Entrepreneurship for Women (DEW), financiado por el programa Erasmus+ de la Unión Europea, se complace en anunciar la conclusión con éxito del componente final de su programa, las …
El proyecto Digital Entrepreneurship for Women (DEW), financiado por el programa Erasmus+ de la Unión Europea, se complace en anunciar la conclusión con éxito del componente final de su programa, las Recomendaciones Políticas y Directrices para Nuevos Emprendimientos (Resultado del Proyecto 4). Con este último paso, el proyecto DEW finaliza el 01 de noviembre de 2023, marcando un hito crucial en la promoción del espíritu empresarial de las mujeres en un mundo post-pandémico.
El proyecto DEW destaca por su capacidad para responder a los retos a los que se enfrentan las mujeres que aspiran a crear y desarrollar su propia empresa. DEW se dirige a todas las mujeres empresarias, sea cual sea su sector de actividad. Ofrece recursos educativos, formación y recomendaciones políticas para apoyar a las mujeres que desean crear su propia empresa.
El proyecto DEW está estrechamente alineado con las prioridades clave del programa Erasmus+, incluidas la inclusión y la diversidad en la educación y la formación, la transformación digital, la adaptación de la formación profesional a las necesidades del mercado laboral y el aumento de la flexibilidad de las oportunidades de formación profesional.
En consecuencia, los objetivos del proyecto DEW abarcan los siguientes elementos:
Inclusión: DEW aborda el problema de la exclusión social y económica de las mujeres, en particular las de entornos marginados que no tienen acceso a recursos para adquirir o reforzar sus capacidades empresariales. Los Recursos Educativos Abiertos (REA) de DEW están diseñados para ser accesibles y mejorar significativamente las oportunidades de las mujeres emprendedoras, al tiempo que refuerzan a los socios del proyecto, así como a los proveedores locales, nacionales y europeos de apoyo al emprendimiento y de formación profesional.
Digital: DEW se basa en el apoyo a la iniciativa empresarial digital, ofreciendo oportunidades para aumentar las competencias digitales. Los recursos de DEW serán un activo importante para las usuarias y también contribuirán a la política aplicando una perspectiva de género al marco ENTRECOMP.
Adaptabilidad y flexibilidad: DEW proporcionará una plataforma flexible y adaptable para el desarrollo de habilidades empresariales, sea cual sea el sector o la naturaleza de la empresa.
Contribución a la política: DEW aporta una perspectiva de género a la cuestión del espíritu empresarial y los obstáculos a los que se enfrentan las mujeres empresarias. El proyecto crea una comunidad paneuropea de prácticas sobre la cuestión y consolida el aprendizaje y los resultados en un formato que puede enriquecer y reforzar las nuevas iniciativas políticas en el ámbito del espíritu empresarial de las mujeres.
El proyecto DEW está firmemente posicionado como una solución operativa a los retos a los que se enfrentan las empresarias existentes y potenciales en un mundo post-pandémico. Al elevar las prioridades del programa Erasmus+ y poner en práctica sus objetivos, DEW no solo ha reforzado las oportunidades para las mujeres empresarias en diversos sectores, sino que también ha abierto nuevas vías para la promoción del espíritu empresarial femenino en Europa.
El proyecto DEW celebró su clausura con una última reunión transnacional en Málaga, donde el socio español, IWS, dio una calurosa bienvenida a todos los socios. La reunión fue una oportunidad para compartir logros, experiencias y perspectivas para el futuro del espíritu empresarial de las mujeres en Europa.
On October 20 took place the IV Opportunity morning, organized by the Arrabal AID Association and the Mangas Verdes Neighbourhood Association. More than 800 young people participated in the initiative and …
On October 20 took place the IV Opportunity morning, organized by the Arrabal AID Association and the Mangas Verdes Neighbourhood Association. More than 800 young people participated in the initiative and were the protagonists of the activities organized in the streets of Mangas Verdes.
The aim of the day and the street market was to inform young people of all the resources and possibilities that exist for them: professional opportunities, computer skills, education, entrepreneurship, international mobility, volunteering and civic engagement were promoted by 42 exhibitors and a parallel program with thirty activities in this cultural fair organized in Malaga.
Internet Web Solutions promoted its Erasmus+ projects focused on youth entrepreneurship, digital skills, empowerment of women, promotion of digital culture, digital inclusion in the corner of international mobility projects, exchanges and language immersion initiatives of the cultural fair, along with other local associations experts in the field.
Among the projects related to digital culture, the project “Digi.muse – Education in small museums: digital solutions for a renewed accessibility” stood out and attracted great interest from the public.
The project is aimed at small museums, which play a fundamental role in formal and non-formal education; moreover, their role is a priority to carry out concrete integration actions, thanks to the link they have with the territory and the community, and thanks to their ability to welcome and offer original experiences to visitors. Among the results achieved during the development of the project, we highlight the manual and the matrix of good practices that collect the digital solutions used in museums, as well as the advantages and disadvantages, low cost solutions and much more information that facilitates the digitization of the educational and artistic offer in small museums and the attraction of many young people and visitors, so that they can participate in more cultural events and know more and more small museums that are full of works and innovations to discover.
During the event, Monia Coppola from Internet Web Solutions (IWS) gave an interview to Onda Color of Malaga explaining all the opportunities, training solutions and Erasmus+ Projects offered by the entity, devoting special attention to Digi.muse that was also very interesting for the interviewer. To consult all the materials produced and to know all the details about Digi.muse, please visit https://www.internetwebsolutions.es/digimuse_es.php.
The RESTART project, co-funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ Programme, aims to enhance entrepreneurship education and training in the VET (vocational education and training) ecosystem. It involves a consortium of seven …
The RESTART project, co-funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ Programme, aims to enhance entrepreneurship education and training in the VET (vocational education and training) ecosystem. It involves a consortium of seven partners from 6 countries (Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Belgium and Spain). The project focuses on addressing the issues arising from digitalization and climate change. The objectives of the project include upgrading the entrepreneurship support system, supporting post-pandemic recovery for SMEs, improving skills for up-to-date market needs, and facilitating knowledge transfer of SMEs.
The RESTART project delivered 4 major project results during 2 years:
An online Open Education Platform with innovative digital learning tools
RESTART Innovative Entrepreneurship Model
Through country reports and the consolidated findings the partners identified the skills, competencies, and occupational profiles most needed in MSMEs in the post-pandemic economy
7 modules that are available in English, Slovak, Croatian, Italian, Spanish and Hungarian
RESTART Position Paper & Mainstreaming Guidelines
It summarises the policy environment for post-COVID MSMEs, draws on existing policy measures, and provides recommendations for ensuring MSME’s resilience and capacity to build and grow in times of permanent challenges. Second, it also synthesises the lessons learnt from the partners’ experiences in developing and testing the training materials of the project.
The project partners – Slovak Business Agency from Slovakia, STEP RI from Croatia, Italian Development Partners from Italy, Comenius University from Slovakia, Internet Web Solutions SL from Spain, Institut de Haute formation aux Politiques Communautaires from Belgium and HÉTFA Research Institute from Hungary – had been working together for 2 years to create the project results and provide tangible solutions for MSMEs in the post-COVID era.
The training modules reached 203 participants from various target groups: MSME owners and employees, VET providers and students, and business support organisations. Through the multiplier events, the message of the project was delivered to a large audience therefore the project was widely disseminated across Europe.
Contact:
If you have any questions, and you are interested in getting involved, cooperating or you have any comments, do not hesitate to contact us at email address: restarteuproject2021@gmail.com.
This project is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The European Commission support for preparing and publishing this press release does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
The European Commission’s ground-breaking initiative, DigComp4VET, is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Warehouse, an innovative platform providing open access resources for digital upskilling in education and training. With …
The European Commission’s ground-breaking initiative, DigComp4VET, is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Warehouse, an innovative platform providing open access resources for digital upskilling in education and training. With a mission to empower learners and VET stakeholders, the Digital Warehouse is set to revolutionize the European VET landscape by offering a rich repository of resources and a dynamic online training ecosystem.
Co-funded by the EU Commission’s Erasmus+ Programme, DigComp4VET is at the forefront of digital education. The project aims to create new digital education materials that engage, assess, and assist learners through digital technology. It enhances the European VET system’s resilience and relevance, with a focus on innovative assessment models within VET digitalization.
The Digital Warehouse, developed by the project consortium and accessible at digcomp4vet.com, is not just another online platform but a comprehensive solution that leverages digital technology for both content delivery and access. Key functionalities include:
Online Knowledge Repository: A vast library of training tools and tailored content, presented in various formats and visual layouts, catering to a wide range of learning needs.
Online Training Workspace: A multilingual platform where content developed in collaboration with the DigComp4VET consortium is made available to learners, enhancing accessibility and flexibility.
Self-Assessed Multiple-Choice Tests: Real-time assessment tools that grant learners DigComp4VET approved digital badges when proficiency levels are achieved.
Virtual Meeting Point: A space for VET stakeholders to showcase their services, events, and initiatives, facilitating cross-sectorial collaboration and promoting European values.
The Digital Warehouse plays a pivotal role in enhancing the project’s impact and visibility. It serves as a hub for:
Resource Transferability: Ensuring the wider use and exploitation of project resources.
Community Growth: Expanding the project’s community of practice by fostering digital identity and awareness at a public level.
EU and International Visibility: Strengthening cross-sectorial and transnational networking with other stakeholders.
The Digital Warehouse already hosts critical project documents, including the Composite Report, Executive Summary, Composite Literature Review, and Executive Matrix, in multiple languages.
For more information, visit https://digcomp4vet.com to help shape the future of digital education and training.
Mapping Opportunities in Data Science: A guide to professional diversification Across Europe, more women tend to complete university education than men. In contrast, women continue to be underrepresented in programmes related …
Mapping Opportunities in Data Science: A guide to professional diversification
Across Europe, more women tend to complete university education than men. In contrast, women continue to be underrepresented in programmes related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Instead of pursuing a degree in STEM fields, women frequently prefer to dedicate their studies to the humanities and social sciences.
The ensuing gender imbalance also extends to professions which draw on skills and knowledge from these fields. Data science is one of the fields greatly affected by a gender imbalance. The effect is that women do not participate equally in professions which are highly sought-after and increasingly central to the entire economy. Moreover, the integration of data science into all fields of life requires much broader expertise and skills than can be offered from a STEM degree alone – which is why data science, as a field, is in dire need of experts from the humanities and social sciences.
For this reason, a consortium of seven partners from Italy, Spain, Austria, Romania, and Belgium, including three universities, developed a set of tools to assist universities wishing to introduce basic data science training in their humanities and social science degree programmes. These include an online learning platform, a framework for data science training, and a set of 43 training courses – all offered in Italian, Spanish, German, Romanian and English. To complement the support structures already developed, the consortium also compiled a career guide to support students from the humanities and social sciences with mapping out a way for them to transition into data science. Its main message is simple: there are a variety of data science roles which may interest you, and you can gradually move towards your preferred role by growing your skills and developing a supporting network.
Charting a map into data science professions
The guide was compiled by drawing on the collective experience of women working in the field of data science, with the aim of helping other women transition into this field to drive forward the much-needed diversification of the profession. Women in AI Austria hosted a workshop with companies in the field followed by an interview with another to gain the perspective of companies that have experience with people transitioning into the field. In addition, women who had recently transitioned into data science roles shared their experiences with job interviews and trial periods and added their favourite resources, networks, and initiatives to provide readers with insight into what working in the field could be like. Finally, a survey was distributed by the consortium partners to companies and organisations in their countries to identify initiatives and support structures in these countries and understand how students may be supported in their endeavours to build data science knowledge and skills. Through desk research, data science roles were identified and then contextualised to illustrate which pathways might be taken to enter the field of data science.
The result is a concise guide developed to allow for a step-by-step transition into data science. It contains an overview of data science professions and how they relate to each other as well as to other skills and disciplines. Students are provided with impulses on how to apply their existing expertise to navigate toward the role of their preference by starting with an achievable position and growing into more technical roles by accumulating experience and knowledge over time. To help readers along the way, the guide introduces useful entry points for becoming immersed in data science, such as building a network of people and information and developing a compass for training resources. In addition, the guide contains stepping stones for getting into the application phase, for instance by identifying suitable employers. The final chapter provides an outlook on how the journey keeps going beyond the first job.
About the project
The project’s objectives are to introduce curricula in data science in European Universities in Human and Social Sciences, increase data science skills among female students, and promote a career in data science among women. The project aims to foster gender diversity and inclusion in data science education and practice, recognizing the potential benefits and opportunities that data science can offer to female students from different disciplines and backgrounds.
El grupo de trabajo del proyecto Erasmus+ AMTECH (Aviation Aerospace Mechatronics Technician) de Alemania, Italia, Bélgica, España, Letonia y Polonia se reunió en las instalaciones de Internet Web Solutions, en Málaga, …
El grupo de trabajo del proyecto Erasmus+ AMTECH (Aviation Aerospace Mechatronics Technician) de Alemania, Italia, Bélgica, España, Letonia y Polonia se reunió en las instalaciones de Internet Web Solutions, en Málaga, para celebrar los hitos en la transformación de la Formación Profesional.
La agenda consistió en presentaciones y debates en las áreas de análisis de uso de todos los Resultados de Producto (PR) de AMTECH como el PR1 – Plataforma OER de AMTECH (Plataforma OER 24/7 disponible en 6 idiomas); PR3 – Desarrollo de un Currículo AMTech y Test&Validación y PR4 – Desarrollo de un Pasaporte Europeo de Mecatrónica Aeroespacial de Aviación.
Otro tema importante debatido durante la reunión fue la difusión y comunicación de todos los recursos educativos abiertos creados. La difusión es crucial para compartir los resultados de sus actividades de investigación y desarrollo con otras partes interesadas, garantizando que los conocimientos adquiridos sean accesibles a un público más amplio. Esto promueve la transparencia y la colaboración en el contexto de la investigación y la innovación.
En cuanto al PR3, el glosario relacionado con la formación (https://www.amtechtraining.eu/glossary.php ) ayudará a mantener la coherencia terminológica en todos los estudios de formación. En un proyecto europeo, puede haber estudiantes con diferentes lenguas maternas. El glosario multilingüe de AMTECH será útil para traducir los términos clave de manera uniforme y promover la equidad en el acceso a la información.
El proyecto AMTech surge de la demanda de una formación específica adaptada a las necesidades de los futuros técnicos, las microempresas y las PYME.
A lo largo de esta colaboración, los socios intercambiaron experiencias e ideas, creando planes de estudios nuevos, innovadores o conjuntos para técnicos en mecatrónica aeroespacial en 6 idiomas europeos, disponibles en: https://www.amtechtraining.eu/training.php
El proyecto, cofinanciado por la Unión Europea a través de Erasmus+, comenzó en enero de 2023 y se prolongará hasta el 31 de enero de 2024. Su objetivo es colmar la brecha entre la formación profesional y las necesidades cambiantes de la industria aeronáutica, contribuyendo al resurgimiento económico de Europa en consonancia con las transiciones ecológica y digital.