Upskilling Mentally Vulnerable People

Erasmus+ VETCooperation partnerships in vocational education and trainingID: 2023-1-DK01-KA220-VET-000158722
EC Contribution
€250,000
Consortium Size
7 orgs
Start Year
2023
Summary

The UPWORK project will improve the competencies of VET trainers and operators by developing a digital curriculum, as well as holistic and flexible training paths for special needs learners. It w...

Objectives

The UPWORK project will improve the competencies of VET trainers and operators by developing a digital curriculum, as well as holistic and flexible training paths for special needs learners. It will actively engage employers in the training paths, and develop a micro-credential system for the recognition of competencies of learners in the event management and hospitality sector.

Activities

The main activities of this project are: 1. Developing a professionals' digital curriculum & training Path for SN learners in events management and hospitality sectors; 2. Developing micro-credentials for recognition of competencies (digital); and 3. Constructing a favorable environment for the future employment perspective of SN and engaging employers to promote diversity at the workplace.

Impact

The project will have developed the following: 1. A Digital Curriculum for VET Professionals & Training Paths for SN learners 2. A website that will serve as a learning platform and resource center for the products produced by the project, video testimonials from stakeholders, as well as other relevant materials. 3. A Micro-Credential System for recognizing the competencies of learners in the special event and hospitality sectors 4. A communication campaign for employers

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