Driving European competitiveness with applied research in VET for SMEs
AIRinVET aims to drive European economic competitiveness and support the green and digital transition through the promotion of applied innovation and research (AIR) in vocational education and training (VET) for SMEs and industry.
We identified VET centers involved in applied research (AR), conducted case studies, and developed tools that will help SMEs engage in applied research. By collaborating with regional innovation agents, we are working towards building a brighter future for R&D. Join us in our efforts to enhance the European economy and promote innovation through VET.
Episode notes
Getting applied research stronger integrated into vocational education is of key importance in moving education and industry closer and develop a stronger understanding between them.
The Erasmus+ project AIRinVET has through its two-year duration focused on transforming vocational education through applied research. The project has developed tools and frameworks that equip Vocational Education and Training centers to collaborate effectively with SMEs, bridging gaps between education and industry while driving innovation and competitiveness.
In the virtual podcast studio, I have three of the core partners: Barbara van Ginneken from Katapult, the Netherlands, Maëla Barçon from Hanse-Parlament, Germany and Iñigo Mujika from Tknika, Basque Country, Spain. We have a conversation about the challenges that the project addresses and dig into the tools and results that have come out of the efforts.
Time codes:
00:01:58 Introduction
00:05:04 Fly in on the AIRinVET project
00:08:34 Setting the scene: why applied research in VET?
00:12:42 The project in a nutshell
00:19:40 Diving deeper: challenges and innovations
00:42:31 What's next?
00:45:59 Hard learnings and positive surprises
