Strengthening Digital Innovation in VET: VIRDUAL Project Partners Meet in Nicosia

CARDET had the pleasure of hosting the 4th Transnational Partners Meeting of the VIRDUAL project at its offices in Nicosia, welcoming partners from Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Germany. The meeting served as a valuable platform for reviewing project progress, exchanging insights, and planning the next steps toward advancing digital innovation in Vocational Education and Training (VET).

A key focus of the discussions was the project’s upcoming deliverables, including an instructional web app and an e-Learning campus, designed to foster engaging and impactful learning experiences. Partners explored how these tools can be integrated into work-based learning (WBL) programmes to support both trainers and learners.

The VIRDUAL project aims to strengthen the digital capacity of VET centres and companies by equipping teachers and in-company trainers with the knowledge and skills to use Extended Reality (XR) technologies. By applying XR tools and simulation techniques, trainers will be able to prepare apprentices and WBL participants with essential work-readiness skills, enhancing their employability and adaptability.

Through a dual approach, VIRDUAL focuses on:

•  Training VET teachers and in-company trainers to use XR effectively for teaching and assessment.

• Supporting apprentices and WBL participants in developing work-readiness skills through immersive XR-based experiences.

The Nicosia meeting reaffirmed the commitment of all partners to advancing innovative solutions that bring digital transformation to VET, ensuring learners and educators are well-prepared for the future world of work.

Learn more about the VIRDUAL project here!