Activities
Learn more about the project's activities

Project Management and Quality Assurance

At the heart of the Laying the Foundations project there is a solid structure to maintain effective project management and quality assurance. This work package ensures the execution of all activities through:

  • Establishing a Project Management Mechanism with clear timelines, responsibilities, and resources.
  • Developing a Quality Assurance Plan to maintain high standards, including risk mitigation strategies and regular progress reviews.
  • Conducting continuous monitoring and evaluation to adapt strategies and ensure the project stays on track.

Implementing the Foundation VET Cycle

The core of the project is the Foundation VET Cycle, designed to address skills gaps and prepare students for academic and professional success. Key activities include:

  • Creating step by step guidelines to guide the implementation of the Foundation Semester in VET institutions.
  • Setting up Supervisory Teams to facilitate communication and support between partners and implementing institutions.

Adapting the Foundation Semester to the specific needs of each country (Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine).

Developing Training Materials and Upskilling

The project focuses on creating tailored training materials and providing upskilling opportunities for both students and teachers. Activities include:

  • Designing over 60 hours of training material covering digital literacy, inclusivity, mentorship, and learning-to-learn skills.
  • Delivering hybrid training sessions (online and in-person) for VET teachers to enhance their skills in mentorship, digital tools, and soft skills.

Offering students workshops, mentorship sessions, and digital upskilling opportunities to prepare them for the workforce.

Building Capacity and Strengthening Partnerships

To ensure the sustainability of the project, we focus on building capacities and fostering collaboration between EU and Eastern Neighbourhood partners. Activities include:

  • Sharing best practices and expertise between EU countries (Germany, Greece, Italy) and Eastern Neighbourhood countries (Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine).
  • Training VET teachers to become mentors and leaders in their institutions, ensuring the long-term impact of the project.

Developing a Best Practices Report on mentorship roles to guide future initiatives.

Dissemination and Exploitation of Results

To maximize the project’s impact, we have a dedicated work package focused on sharing results and engaging stakeholders.

Activities include:

  • Creating a project website and social media channels to serve as central hubs for information and updates.
  • Organizing info days, workshops, and a final conference to share insights, results, and best practices with the VET community.
  • Developing a Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy to ensure the project’s outcomes reach a wide audience, including policymakers, educators, and employers.