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Building the Foundation for CRAFT-VET Communication and Dissemination

Effective communication is one of the key pillars of every successful Erasmus+ project. During this reporting period, the CRAFT-VET consortium focused on developing and refining the project’s Dissemination Strategy (Deliverable D4.1), establishing a common framework that will guide how project activities, results, and achievements are communicated throughout the project’s lifetime. The Dissemination Strategy represents much more than a communication plan. It defines how the consortium will ensure that the knowledge, tools, methodologies, and innovative practices developed within CRAFT-VET reach the people who can benefit from them the most. As a project dedicated to revitalizing Albanian artisanal heritage through smart manufacturing and circular economy skills, effective dissemination is essential for creating awareness, encouraging participation, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of project outcomes. Over the past month, partners worked collaboratively to review, improve, and consolidate the strategy document. Through regular online meetings and joint consultations, each partner contributed institutional perspectives, communication experience, and recommendations to ensure that the strategy reflects the diversity of the consortium while maintaining a unified project identity. This collaborative approach guarantees that dissemination activities will be implemented consistently across all participating countries and institutions. The strategy identifies the project’s primary target groups, including vocational education and training (VET) students, teachers, artisans, craft businesses, policy makers, local authorities, business support organizations, and the wider public. It also establishes tailored communication approaches for each audience, ensuring that project messages remain relevant, accessible, and impactful. A significant part of the work was dedicated to defining the communication tools and channels that will support project visibility. These include the official CRAFT-VET website, social media platforms, newsletters, promotional materials, workshops, conferences, study visits, policy events, and the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform. Together, these channels will ensure continuous dissemination throughout the project lifecycle rather than limiting communication to major milestones or final results. The consortium also agreed on common visual identity guidelines, key communication messages, and Erasmus+ visibility requirements. Standardized templates, promotional materials, and branding elements will help partners present CRAFT-VET with a consistent and professional image across all communication activities. This unified identity strengthens project recognition while clearly acknowledging the support of the European Union. At the same time, the project website continues to serve as the central communication hub for all stakeholders. Visitors can already explore the project’s objectives, partnership, latest news, and upcoming activities, while future updates will provide access to training materials, project results, and other resources developed during implementation. The completion of the Dissemination Strategy marks an important milestone for CRAFT-VET. With a shared communication framework now in place, the partnership is well positioned to maximize the visibility, impact, and sustainability of the project while promoting the modernization of vocational education, preserving Albania’s rich artisanal heritage, and fostering innovation through digital and circular economy approaches. Follow the project’s progress and discover upcoming activities on the official CRAFT-VET website: https://craftvet.eu. DisclaimerCo-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Kick-off meeting

CRAFT-VET Officially Launched with a Successful Kick-Off Meeting in Skopje

The CRAFT-VET project officially commenced with its Kick-Off Meeting held on 13–14 February 2026 in Skopje, North Macedonia, bringing together all project partners to launch a collaborative initiative aimed at revitalising traditional craftsmanship through innovation, digital technologies, and sustainable vocational education. Hosted by Mother Teresa University in Skopje, the two-day meeting marked the beginning of an exciting journey that will strengthen vocational education and training (VET) by integrating smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and circular economy principles into traditional craft education. Throughout the meeting, consortium members presented their organisations, reviewed the overall project objectives, and discussed the implementation strategy for the coming months. Partners aligned on the project timeline, governance structure, communication channels, financial management procedures, quality assurance mechanisms, and the responsibilities assigned under each Work Package. A significant part of the discussions focused on developing innovative learning materials that will enable VET learners, teachers, artisans, and SMEs to acquire modern digital and entrepreneurial skills while preserving Europe’s rich artisanal heritage. The project will introduce training modules covering digital design, 3D technologies, Artificial Intelligence applications, sustainable production methods, digital authentication, and circular business models tailored to the needs of the craft sector. The Kick-Off Meeting also provided an excellent opportunity for partners to strengthen cooperation, exchange ideas, and establish a shared vision for achieving the project’s ambitious objectives. By combining expertise from different countries and sectors, the consortium laid a solid foundation for effective collaboration throughout the project lifetime. CRAFT-VET represents an important step towards modernising vocational education while supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of traditional crafts. Over the coming months, partners will begin conducting research, analysing training needs, and developing innovative educational resources that respond to the evolving demands of the labour market. The consortium looks forward to working closely with educators, artisans, businesses, and stakeholders across Europe to ensure that CRAFT-VET delivers lasting impact for vocational education, cultural heritage, and sustainable economic development. Disclaimer Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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