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VET4 Social Impact project webinar

VET4Social Impact Hosts Webinar on Self-Assessment Tool for VET Providers in Egypt and Palestine

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On 26 March 2026, the VET4Social Impact project successfully hosted an online webinar introducing its Self-Assessment Tool to stakeholders and organisations engaged in vocational education and training (VET) and local development across Egypt and Palestine. The session, delivered by CARDET, provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the tool, including its objectives, methodology, structure, and implementation process.

The webinar highlighted the Self-Assessment Tool as a practical resource designed to support VET institutions in evaluating their progress towards adopting an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants explored how the tool can help identify institutional strengths, pinpoint areas for improvement, and inform strategic planning for future development.

Developed based on the European Training Foundation’s EntreCoVE conceptual framework, the tool has been carefully adapted to reflect the specific needs and contexts of VET providers in Egypt and Palestine.

During the session, attendees were guided through the tool’s four core dimensions: organisational practices, teaching and learning processes, products and services, and ecosystem engagement. The webinar also introduced the reflection-based methodology underpinning the tool, outlining the roles of local coaches and assessment teams, as well as the steps required to complete the self-assessment and produce the Reflections Report.

The implementation phase of the self-assessment will take place throughout April 2026, with participating organisations expected to submit their Reflections Reports by 15 May 2026.

Through this initiative, VET4Social Impact continues to empower VET providers in Egypt and Palestine to strengthen their institutional capacity, foster entrepreneurial approaches, and enhance their contribution to local socio-economic development.

or more information about the project visit the website.

AGRITECH Project Newsletter Highlights Latest Milestones in Digital Agriculture

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

The European-funded AGRITECH project, implemented in Cyprus by CARDET, continues to make significant strides in shaping the future of digital agriculture across Europe. The latest newsletter showcases key achievements and upcoming developments, reinforcing the project’s impact on skills development and innovation in the agri-sector.

A major milestone has been reached with the finalization of the AgriTech Manager Competence Framework. Built on more than 800 contributions from stakeholders across Europe, this new professional profile clearly defines the digital, technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills required in modern agriculture. Aligned with European standards and EQF levels, the framework lays the groundwork for future certification and professional recognition.

AGRITECH is also advancing the development of a comprehensive learning ecosystem, bridging Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and industry. This includes a digital e-learning platform, training hubs, micro-credentials, and flexible learning pathways tailored to market needs.

The project’s innovative training programme integrates cutting-edge topics such as Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, sensor and data technologies, blockchain, sustainability, and innovation management. In parallel, a certification system is being designed to ensure the recognition of acquired skills.

By addressing the growing skills gap in the agricultural sector, AGRITECH contributes directly to Europe’s green and digital transition, aligning with the priorities of Erasmus+ and the European Skills Agenda.

What’s next? The upcoming phase will focus on launching the digital platform, piloting training programmes, activating the certification model, and developing policy recommendations.

Stay tuned and get involved in the upcoming activities of the AGRITECH project.

For more information and to explore the project results, visit: https://agritech-project.eu/

VIRDUAL fourth newsletter now available

VIRDUAL Newsletter #4: Advancing Vocational Education Through XR Innovation

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The 4th VIRDUAL Newsletter is now available and highlights the successful International Conference held on March 10th, 2026 in Pavia, where partners and stakeholders from across Europe came together to showcase the project’s innovative results in vocational education and training (VET). From the development of an XR-based training curriculum and learning units to the launch of the VIRDUAL e-Learning Campus and WebApp, the event demonstrated how digital and immersive technologies can strengthen work-readiness skills and bridge the gap between education and the labour market. Bringing together educators, learners, and professionals, the conference also sparked valuable discussions on the future of collaboration and innovation in VET. 👉 Discover all the insights, outcomes, and future opportunities in the full newsletter!

Learn more about the VIRDUAL project here!

VIRDUAL project the release of the third newsletter

VIRDUAL Project releases its 3rd Newsletter

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

VIRDUAL project is pleased to announce the release of its Newsletter #3. This edition highlights the successful completion of the first phase of piloting activities carried out between August and December 2025 in Italy, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Spain and Türkiye. VET teachers and in-company trainers tested the VIRDUAL e-Learning Campus and Instructional Web App, exploring XR-based modules for Work-Based Learning and creating their own training content. The results demonstrate strong learning impact, high usability, and clear relevance to real workplace and vocational education needs, confirming the project’s innovative contribution to VET across Europe.

Read more in the newsletter below!

To learn more about the VIRDUAL project visit the website here!

EPIC Project Successful Pilotings and Workshops across the Western Balkans

EPIC Project Advances with Successful Pilot Workshops Across the Western Balkans

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The EPIC project has reached an important milestone with the successful pilot implementation of its newly developed EPIC Toolkits through a series of workshops held in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo. The workshops brought together young people and youth workers to test, validate, and refine key project resources aimed at strengthening social entrepreneurship ecosystems.

The pilot workshops focused on two key outputs of the project:

  • Toolkit for Youth Workers, which equips educators and youth professionals with practical tips, guidelines, and strategies to mentor and support young social entrepreneurs.
  • Toolkit for Youth, offering hands-on tools and step-by-step guidance to help young people design, develop, and manage their own social ventures.

The main objectives of the pilot activities were to effectively communicate the content and methodologies of the toolkits, ensure their relevance to the specific social, economic, and cultural contexts of each country, foster sustainable learning communities among youth and youth workers, and collect structured feedback to further refine the resources.

Overall, the pilot implementations were highly successful and well received. Participants from both target groups demonstrated strong engagement throughout the workshops. Young participants highlighted the toolkits as a valuable foundation for initiating their own social entrepreneurship journeys, while youth workers emphasized how the resources addressed critical gaps in mentoring, counselling, and social impact measurement.

The workshops also provided valuable insights for the project team. Feedback and observations revealed that many participants had limited prior exposure to social enterprise concepts or national legal frameworks, underlining the importance of EPIC in introducing structured and accessible support mechanisms. Participants contributed constructive suggestions that will be used to further enhance the clarity, usability, and applicability of the toolkits.

Conclusions from the pilot phase confirmed that the EPIC Toolkits offer realistic and practical guidance for both youth and youth workers. At the same time, findings highlighted that their long-term impact will be further strengthened through continued capacity-building initiatives and broader institutional recognition of social entrepreneurship education.

The EPIC project continues to build momentum as it moves toward the next phases of curriculum development, training implementation, and dissemination, reinforcing its commitment to empowering young people as agents of positive social change.

Learn more about the EPIC project here.

VET4 Social Impact Training in Egypt and Palestine

VET4 Social Impact: EntreCoVE Training Programme Successfully Implemented in Egypt and Palestine

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The VET4 Social Impact project continues to make meaningful progress with the successful development and implementation of the Entrepreneurial Centres of Vocational Excellence (EntreCoVE) Training Programme, in Egypt and in Palestine.

The training programme was delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online sessions with in-person training activities to ensure flexibility, engagement, and practical learning outcomes. As part of the implementation process, the project consortium trained two local trainers, one from Egypt and one from Palestine, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools to deliver the programme within their local contexts.

Both national training implementations have now been successfully completed, marking an important milestone for the project and strengthening local capacity for entrepreneurial vocational education and training.

Stay tuned for upcoming updates on the program’s results, and long-term impact. For more information visit the website.

e-Protect Honoured at the European Innovative Teaching Award 2025 Ceremony in Brussels

e-Protect Honoured at the European Innovative Teaching Award 2025 Ceremony in Brussels

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The European Innovative Teaching Award 2025 Ceremony, held on 8–9 December 2025 in Brussels and online, celebrated groundbreaking initiatives in education and digital learning. Among the awardees, e-Protect, a project by CARDET, was recognised for its transformative impact in empowering older adults to navigate the digital world safely.

Designed to equip older generations with the confidence and skills to protect their personal data online, e-Protect has already benefited more than 20,000 participants through its digital platform and tailored training materials. The project demonstrates that technology can be accessible and understandable for all, fostering digital inclusion across Europe.

The award was received on behalf of CARDET by Andreas Georgiou, Chief Operating Officer, who highlighted the project’s mission to make the internet a safer and more empowering space for older adults. e-Protect’s work will also be featured on the award’s website, Erasmus+ social media channels, the European Education Area portal, and the European School Education platform, showcasing best practices to educators and policymakers across Europe.

Learn more about the e-Protect project here!

INITIATION new project

ΙΝΙΤΙΑΤΙΟΝ Project: The official launch of a New Initiative for the Digital and Green Transformation of Higher Education

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The kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ funded project INITIATION – dIgital traNsformatIon and green Transition of hIgher educATion InstitutiONs officially marked the start of a new international initiative supporting the digital and green transformation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, INITIATION brings together HEIs and organisations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Cyprus, and North Macedonia, under the coordination of a leading university from North Macedonia. The project adopts a whole-institution approach, strengthening institutional capacity to design and implement forward-looking strategies that integrate sustainability and digital innovation.

Over the course of the project, INITIATION will deliver a comprehensive set of capacity-building activities, including:

  • the development of Strategic Recommendations informed by state-of-the-art research and stakeholder engagement;
  • blended formal training programmes for more than 240 faculty members and academic leaders, focusing on green and digital competencies, strategic decision-making, and innovative learning design;
  • informal learning opportunities, such as virtual and in-person mobilities and job shadowing;
  • and student hackathons, engaging over 100 higher education students in developing digital and green solutions.

Through these activities, INITIATION aims to:

  • enhance the capacity of academic leaders to design and implement sustainable digital and green institutional strategies;
  • support faculty in developing interdisciplinary courses that embed green and digital skills;
  • improve students’ employability by equipping them with integrated competences relevant to the evolving labour market;
  • and establish participating HEIs in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina as regional role models in sustainable and digitally enhanced higher education.

The kick-off meeting provided partners with the opportunity to align on project objectives, implementation timelines, roles, and expected outcomes, setting a strong foundation for effective collaboration over the project’s lifetime.

CARDET is proud to contribute its expertise in research, education, and policy development to INITIATION and looks forward to supporting HEIs in advancing sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented higher education systems.

Stay tuned for more information!

Ageing Well final partner meeting final conference Paris CARDET

CARDET Concludes Successful Final Activities of the “Ageing Well” Project in Paris

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CARDET proudly participated in the final Transnational Project Meeting and international conference of the Erasmus+ project “Ageing Well – Science-based habits of people who age well” on 26–27 November 2025 in Paris, hosted by E-Seniors.

The two-day event began with the final project meeting at E-Seniors’ headquarters, where partners reviewed key project results, discussed the final report, and finalized the Exploitation, Sustainability, and Quality Assurance Reports. Collaborative sessions ensured that all tasks were completed for the successful conclusion of the project. The day ended with a social dinner at Café Martin, fostering informal exchange and strengthened partnerships.

The following day, we joined the international conference at Club Senior Georgette Agutte, focusing on digital well-being, creative digital skills, and healthy ageing. The project’s platform and training modules were presented, showcasing practical tools that promote digital confidence, social connectedness, and active engagement among older adults. Partners engaged in discussions on online habits and healthy ageing practices, supported by English translation for cross-country exchange. The conference concluded with a networking lunch, providing an opportunity to reflect on the project’s impact.

We are so proud to see that the material developed throughout the project will continue to promote active and healthy ageing across Europe. For more information about the project visit the website here.

GROWS project releases its final newsletter

GROWS Project Releases its 6th Newsletter

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As the GROWS project enters its final phase, partners across six European countries successfully delivered a series of national workshops and a final conference, engaging over 230 VET teachers, trainers, students and education stakeholders. Held in Poland, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Portugal and Bulgaria, the events showcased key project results, including the GROWS Toolkit, e-learning platform, Intelligent Tutor and training programme. Participants highlighted the practical value of the resources and their strong potential to support sustainable waste management education in vocational training, inspiring concrete action towards greener practices across Europe.

To find out more about the project visit the website here.