Empowering vocational education and training (VET) professionals with innovative tools and strategies to foster creativity, enhance skills, and align with labor market demands
VET Program Managers
Empower your VET programs with practical tools to align training with real labor market needs.
VET Educators & Trainers
Revitalize your teaching with innovative, learner-centered methods using Design Thinking and EDUCkathons.
Policymakers & Researchers
Discover evidence-based strategies and European best practices to drive impactful VET reforms.
VET Community Innovators
Enhance the relevance and attractiveness of VET through Design Thinking principles and collaborative innovation.
About the project
VETdesign is a pioneering Erasmus Plus project dedicated to transforming Vocational Education and Training (VET) through the power of Design Thinking. In today’s rapidly evolving world, it’s crucial that VET programs stay ahead of the curve, adapting to changing labor market needs and preparing learners for success. VETdesign provides educators and trainers with the tools and methodologies they need to create engaging, relevant, and future-focused VET experiences.
Key aspects of the project:
Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and rapid prototyping. By applying Design Thinking to VET, we can:
Objectives
To support VET providers in adapting training, innovate organizational practices, and develop market-needed VET offerings.
Activities
Developing a Design Thinking Manual, an EDUCkathons Guide, and conducting EDUCkathons Design Circles.
Target Groups
VET managers, educators, trainers, and learners, as well as industries and policymakers
Expected Results
More inclusive, adaptable, and industry-relevant VET, with VET actors gaining enhanced innovative capacity.
Innovation
Integrating Design Thinking and EDUCkathons into VET, promoting experimentation and co-design.
Impact
Aims to have a wide-ranging impact on VET providers, learners, and systems at local, regional, national, and European levels.
Sustainability
Project results will be promoted after the project ends through various strategies, including a resource hub website and ongoing content marketing
About us
The VETdesign KA220-VET Erasmus+ project is a partnership of organizations from Germany, Austria, Greece, Czechia, and Romania, each with a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds in Vocational Education and Training (VET). Our mission is to enhance the relevance, innovation, and attractiveness of VET by equipping professionals with Design Thinking principles. We aim to bridge the gap between traditional training and the demands of modern industries.
Why design thinking for VET?
Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and rapid prototyping. By applying Design Thinking to VET, we can:
Ensure programs are highly relevant to labor market needs.
Create more engaging and learner-centered experiences.
Foster innovation in curriculum development and delivery.
Adapt quickly to changes in technology and industry demands.
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Design Thinking VET
Tailored Manual
This comprehensive manual guides VET providers in applying Design Thinking as a strategic tool for planning and managing market-driven, learner-centered VET programs. Download it now to learn how to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation in your training initiatives.
EDUCkathons
GUIDE
Explore the innovative concept of EDUCkathons (education hackathons) with our detailed guide, that provides step-by-step instructions, enabling VET actors to co-create cutting-edge training offerings. Subscribe to our newsletter to be informed about the launch of the guide that will revolutionize curriculum development.
Design Circles
Platform
Discover our collection of tools, methodologies, learning fiches, and best practices related to Design Thinking and EDUckathons. as well as summaries, outcomes, and learnings from webinars and other circle activities.Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss the launch of the platform.
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Let's Shape the Future of VET Together
Your voice matters. Help us refine and improve the VETDesign project by sharing your thoughts, experiences, and ideas. Together, we can make VET more innovative, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of learners and the labor market.
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Join us and engage in EDUCkathons Design Circles, interactive workshops, and webinars that promote the integration of EDUCkathons and Design Thinking into VET practices.
