WINGS – Work-Based Innovation for Next-Generation Skills

Erasmus+ VETCooperation partnerships in vocational education and trainingID: 2025-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000358694
EC Contribution
€400,000
Consortium Size
5 orgs
Start Year
2025
Summary

Improve the quality of WBL, providing tools and methodologies for VET institutions and companies. Create a microcredential system to certify the skills developed by students in WBL contexts Streng...

Objectives

Improve the quality of WBL, providing tools and methodologies for VET institutions and companies. Create a microcredential system to certify the skills developed by students in WBL contexts Strengthen collaboration between VET institutions and companies, ensuring quality training experiences. Promote the inclusion and accessibility of WBL, with training materials adaptable to students with fewer opportunities. Ensure the sustainability of the WINGS model.

Activities

The project is structured in WPs that will ensure a progressive and structured approach: -Development of the WBL Strategy -Creation of Training Materials and Microcredentials -Pilot Testing and Experimentation The methodological approach is based on: Co-design and active participation of VET institutions, companies and students. Practical experimentation and field validation of the WBL model. Use of digital tools and microcredentials to improve transparency of skills.

Impact

Development of guidelines for WBL, adoptable in European education systems. Creation of training materials and MOOCs, accessible online for tutors and trainers. Issuance of at least 200 microcredentials recognized by companies to certify students' skills. Involvement of at least 50 stakeholders in the European network for the promotion of the WBL model. Pilot testing in 30 VET institutions and companies, with continuous monitoring and improvement.

Consortium (5)