We are delighted to extend an invitation to all VET centers for adults to participate in the EntreComp-based mobility program in the scope of the VETpreneur project, an initiative funded by the European Union aimed at fostering entrepreneurial skills among educators and students within the Vocational Education and Training sector.
Program Overview: The Mobility program is designed to offer professional development opportunities to the teams of VET centers for adults comprising management and educational staff along with adult learners. This 10-day program (including 2 travel days), scheduled for 7-16 April 2025, will take place in the municipality of Litija, Zasavje region and some other parts of Slovenia. Participants will engage in a range of activities focused on enhancing their entrepreneurial competencies in companies and organizations in Litija and wider region, tailored to adult education settings.
Key Program Topics:
- Acquaint participants with entrepreneurship competencies and ways to bridge the gap between the field of education and work with EntreComp framework
- Use of EntreComp toolkit in teaching and learning
- Learning different techniques useful in adult education with low-skilled adults
- Learning of formal VET programs at EC Geoss and their relevance for the labor market
- Use of digital skills in the field of entrepreneurship with practical work
- Visits to successful local companies as good practices in the field of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability
- Overview of services for start-ups and entrepreneurs offered by local support/ incubator/ development organizations
- Examples of selling local products with added value and how to manage a business on a farm
- Hands-on activities for creating own “selling” culinary products
- Role of regional development organizations for entrepreneurship
- Enhancing local entrepreneurship through LAG/rural development funds
- Development of innovative tourist offer based on local heritage
- Study visits to learn the management of protected areas and importance of cooperation with local stakeholders
- Group activities to get the participants familiar with each other
Open Call Details: The open call for participation in the VETpreneur Mobility program will remain open for 30 days, starting 1 February 2025 and closing on 1 March 2025. VET centers for adults are encouraged to apply with a team consisting of two management staff members/educators and two learners. In total, we will host 2 learners and 2 management staff/educators from Montenegro, 4 learners and 4 management staff/educators from BiH and 4 learners and 4 management staff/educators from Albania.
Selection criteria will be based on:
a) Motivation of the VET center and alignment with their development plan
b) Gender-balanced team composition
c) English language proficiency of proposed team members
Preference will be given to VET centers located in remote, rural, or least developed areas, as well as those actively involving learners from marginalized populations.
How to Apply: Interested VET centers are invited to submit their applications via APPLICATION FORM by the deadline mentioned above. The application should include a brief overview of the organization’s motivation for participation, details of the proposed team members, and confirmation of English language proficiency.
Depending on the country of residence, the application forms should be sent to the following e-mail addresses:
(for schools in ALBANIA): info@junior-albania.org
(for schools in BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA): gordanas@komorars.ba and
(for schools in MONTENEGRO): dostignuca.mladihcg@gmail.com
For More Information: For further details regarding the VETpreneur Mobility program and the application process, please visit project website www.vetpreneur.info or contact Project Coordinator Darko Radicanin at darko.radicanin@ja-serbia.org
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Slovenia for an enriching and inspiring experience!
