The VET4 Social Impact Project officially launched with its Kick-Off Meeting held in Rome, Italy, from 8–10 April 2025. The three-day event brought together project partners from Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Palestine, and Egypt, setting the foundation for an ambitious three-year initiative aimed at driving lasting socio-economic change through technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
The project, titled “Social Impact and TVET-Business Joined-Up Initiatives for Vulnerable Youth and Women to Boost Local Socio-Economic Development and Social Innovation in Egypt and Palestine”, is designed to foster socio-economic development and social innovation by strengthening the TVET sectors in both countries. It places strong emphasis on improving employability and entrepreneurial skills, particularly for vulnerable youth and women, who are among the primary beneficiaries.
VET4 Social Impact targets a wide range of stakeholders, including vocational school managers and TVET providers, students and trainers in vocational schools, university actors, business incubation centers (BICs), public key actors, as well as players in the social entrepreneurship sector such as social entrepreneurs and start-up founders. Policy stakeholders and regional networks are also key audiences for the project’s activities, ensuring a comprehensive and multi-level approach.
The project seeks to align TVET systems with evolving market needs while promoting social entrepreneurship as a driver of inclusive growth. By focusing on skills development, entrepreneurial mindsets, and local socio-economic empowerment, VET4 Social Impact aims to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable vocational clusters that can withstand external shocks and create long-term opportunities.
The Kick-Off Meeting in Rome served as the first in-person opportunity for partners to convene, build relationships, and lay the groundwork for the project’s successful implementation. Over the three days, participants discussed project objectives, strategic approaches, roles, and responsibilities, and exchanged knowledge and experiences to strengthen collaboration and ensure a common vision moving forward.
VET4 Social Impact represents a significant step toward transforming technical and vocational education into a catalyst for positive social change, offering new hope and tangible opportunities for young people and women in Egypt and Palestine.
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Target Groups
Teachers, Students, School leaders, School staff, Academics, Professionals, Adults, Trainers, VET professionals, Adult educators, General publicEducation Level
VET, Adult education, Professional education
