On 24 September 2026, the CRAFT-VET consortium held its quarterly project meeting online, bringing together project partners to review ongoing implementation, coordinate upcoming activities, and ensure that the project continues to progress according to its work plan.
The meeting provided an important opportunity for partners to exchange updates on the implementation of CRAFT-VET and to discuss the activities planned for the next phase of the project.
A central point of discussion was Activity E1.2 – VET Trainers Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop, which will bring together VET professionals for an intensive capacity-building programme in Athens, Greece. The activity will also be combined with the Second Steering Committee Meeting, allowing the consortium to connect technical training with project coordination and strategic decision-making.
Under the planned activity, five VET trainers from each Albanian partner organisation will participate in the Training of Trainers programme. The mobility is planned as a 4+1-day activity, involving a total of 20 participants.
The ToT workshop will focus on several areas that are fundamental to the CRAFT-VET approach: digital tools in craft training, sustainability, circular economy principles, and business and entrepreneurial skills. Through this training, participating VET trainers will strengthen their capacity to integrate modern technologies and innovative teaching methodologies into vocational education, while maintaining a strong connection with traditional craftsmanship and the needs of the labour market.
Digitalisation represents an important component of the project. CRAFT-VET seeks to connect traditional craft skills with modern technologies, including digital design and innovative production approaches. At the same time, sustainability remains a cross-cutting priority, with particular attention to reducing waste, promoting environmentally responsible production and introducing circular economy concepts into vocational training.
The business dimension is equally important. Trainers will be better equipped to support learners and artisans not only in developing technical skills, but also in understanding areas such as entrepreneurship, branding, market access and the commercialisation of craft products.
During the quarterly meeting, partners also discussed the organisational and coordination aspects required for the successful implementation of the upcoming activity. The Steering Committee Meeting 2 in Athens will provide an additional opportunity to review project progress, coordinate responsibilities between partners and agree on priorities for the following implementation period.
The quarterly meeting reaffirmed the consortium’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between VET institutions, trainers, artisans and project partners across participating countries.
Through activities such as the Training of Trainers workshop, CRAFT-VET continues to build the institutional and professional capacity required to connect artisanal heritage with innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship, ensuring that vocational education responds to both present and future labour-market needs.
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