EVBB is one of the largest umbrella organizations in the VET sector in the EU, with 390 member institutions across 23 European countries and beyond. It represents over 35,000 professionals and 1,500 educational centers.
AKMI is the largest VET institution in Greece, operating in 9 cities and covering 70% of Greece’s VET provision. It serves over 15,000 learners across 14 fields of study and 147 specialties.
BK-CON is a niche service provider with over 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance, education-labor market cooperation, and curricula adaptation.
Skills Together is an educational NGO specializing in skills assessment for VET students, using methodologies like PISA and PIAAC. It focuses on entrepreneurial skills and self-evaluation capabilities.
College Icarus is a Georgian VET institution focused on tourism and service industries, with over 6,000 students. It offers short-term professional courses and non-formal education.
College BlackSea is a Georgian VET institution offering labor market-oriented programs in tourism, construction, engineering, and textiles. It serves 472 students and 180 teachers.
This Moldovan VET institution, founded in 1966, trains 500 students in fields like motor vehicles, electronics, and mechanics.
This Moldovan VET institution trains 400 students annually in electronics and machinery, with many coming from rural or vulnerable backgrounds.
This Ukrainian VET provider focuses on hospitality, enrolling 1,000 students annually. It emphasizes digitalization and practical training.
This Ukrainian VET center, under the Ministry of Education, offers programs in sewing, bakery, restaurant business, and service industries. It serves around 400 students annually.
The Georgian Ministry of Education advises on the customization of the Foundation Semester to the national context (A2.2.3) and supports awareness-raising and exploitation activities (WP5), including local events and capitalization efforts (T5.3)
The Ukrainian Ministry of Education advises on the customization of the Foundation Semester to the national context (A2.2.3) and supports awareness-raising and exploitation activities (WP5), including local events and capitalization efforts (T5.3).
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Coordinator of the Laying the Foundations Project:
European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training
Diana Nitu
Project Manager
diana.nitu@evbb.eu