smartAInnovators: PROMOTING AI-DRIVEN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION IN VET SCHOOLS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND BETTER SKILLS MATCH WITH THE LABOUR MARKET
▶Summary
Rapid digitalisation over the past decade has revolutionised many aspects of work and everyday life. Driven by innovation and technological evolution, digital transformation has transformed societ...
▶Objectives
The objective of smartAInnovators project was to promote the acquisition of advanced digital skills, including AI and Unity Game Development, in VET schools to meet labor market demands. The specific objectives were to: 1. Empower young people with digital literacy to enhance their resistance to excessive online use and addictive gambling through AI demonstrations predicting lucky games. 2. Make VET more attractive by aligning curricula with labor market needs, thereby addressing the digital transformation demands. 3. Foster social innovation and sustainable change through digital upskilling of the younger generation. 4. Equip young people with targeted digital skills and knowledge to understand and resist gambling addiction. 5. Introduce fundamental AI knowledge to both VET trainers and young people. 6. Develop new AI learning and teaching resources, along with Unity Game Development materials, to enrich schools' offerings. 7. Provide young people with opportunities to acquire digital skills using the Unity Engine, boosting their creativity, innovation, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.