We have received and with great pleasure republish the letter of thanks from Yuriy BALANYUK, Chairperson of National Qualifications Agency of Ukraine, for participating in SIF2023. Skillman International Skillman Leader Giovanni Crisona On behalf of National Qualifications Agency and mysell I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the invitation to attend…
The European Parliament and Council of the European Union have declared the period May 9, 2023 to May 8, 2024 the European Year of Skills. Tereza Khechoyan, Director for International Cooperation and Development at the Public Administration Academy of RA, is a member of Skillman.eu and attended “The Planet of Skills: Renewed Prospective on Networking…
According to the framework of SIF2023, Skillman supports the development and exchange of solutions for future challenges in vocational education and training. One important area is the question of how new skills requirements of the labour market can be met through innovative approaches in training. The interview with Mr. Holger Schmidt, head of the department…
ECOLHE (E-learning in the European Higher Educengation Area) is a project co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (project n. 2020-1-IT02-KA203-079176), in the field of KA203 – Strategic Partnerships for higher education, The project started on 1 September 2020 will end on 31 August 2023. The ECOLHE project aimed to examine how the…
The H2020-AURORAL Project focuses on increasing connectivity and delivering a digital environment of smart objects, interoperable services, platforms that are able to trigger dynamic #regional including #rural ecosystems of #innovation chains, applications, and services. #AURORAL organises its Open Call to validate and add value the project’s technology and use cases that contributes to creating an…
Dr. Giovanni Crisonà, the Chairman of Skillman.eu gave a speech at China International Fair For Trade In Service (CIFTIS), which was held from September 2 to September 6 2023 in Beijing. CIFTIS is the largest comprehensive exhibition in the field of global trade in services and the leading exhibition in the field of trade in…
The Twilight of the StereotypesListen to some female voices who are proactively promoting human rights, values, non-discrimination, equity and social inclusion. In the realm of sports, there is a quiet revolution underway. It’s a revolution that challenges age-old stereotypes, shatters preconceived notions, and paves the way for a more inclusive and equitable sporting world. We…
A delegation from Skillman.eu, led by Chairman Giovanni Crisonà, recently visited China to strengthen cooperation in vocational education and training. The delegation met with government officials, industry leaders, and educators from across China to discuss ways to improve the quality and relevance of vocational education and training in both Europe and China. The delegation’s…
On August 21, 2023, an esteemed delegation consisting of Giovanni Crisonà, President, and Torsten Kietz, Senior Advisor of Skillman.eu, alongside Cloud Bayun from UK Naric and other distinguished members, convened in Guangdong, China. The purpose of this gathering was to engage with Pengfei Zhao, President of Guangdong Construction Polytechnic, as well as several managers and educators. The primary focus…
On August 19, 2023, Giovanni Crisona, Chairman of Skillman, and Torsten Kietz, Senior Advisor of Skillman, together with Cloud Bayun, Chief Advisor of UK ENIC, and other members of an European delegation, met with Lou Xiaochun, Vice President of Hangzhou Vocational & Technical College, Fu Wenjun, Deputy Secretary of the General Party Branch, Gu Lingang,…
📢 We are thrilled to announce that Skillman.eu has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Link Campus University. This collaboration aims to promote innovative solutions in education and skills, fostering growth and effectiveness in the sector. Skillman.eu, represented by Mr. Giovanni Crisonà, President of CSCS, and Link Campus University, represented by Roberto Russo, General Manager,…
David Tsiskaridze, representing the International Business and Economic Development Centre (IBEDC) in Georgia, recently visited the Skillman Secretariat hosted by Centro Studi Cultura Sviluppo (CSCS) in Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy. The visit aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange and strengthen partnerships between the organisations. Here are the key highlights of David’s onsite experiences: Exchange of Best…
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Final Conference of the swost.eu (Sport Without Stereotypes) Project, which will be held in parallel and within the esteemed Skillman International Forum 2023 (SIF) in Riga, Latvia. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Science, this conference will take place on the 26th and 27th of September 2023.…
The SWOST team and the Skillman network are glad to invite you to attend the workshop on gender equality in sport.
SWOST – Sport without stereotypes – is an Erasmus+ KA2 project aimed at changing Europe’s sport organisations through the challenge of gender stereotyping within sport organizations. The project addresses in particular a cross-sectorial cooperation, allowing for greater synergies across all fields of actions concerning sport organizations, with a special focus on access to rights, autonomy, participation.
We are proud to announce that the Skillman Board Member Massimo Temussi, Director General of the Regional Planning Center, was just nominated Counselor of the Italian Ministry of Labour Marina Calderone. Just a year after his appointment as head of the Sardinian Regional Programming Center, the Manager who had previously been the head of the…
On 26 January 2023 in Riga, Latvia, Skillman, represented by Giovanni Crisonà and Valentina De Vico, held an official meeting at the Ministry of Education and Science to discuss and plan future cooperation synergies. Also present at the meeting was Ilze Brante, director of the Ogre Technical School, a modern and innovative vocational training institute located in Ogre, Latvia, 40 km from the capital Riga.
Skillman.eu offers its members the opportunity to benefit from the EYE – Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme thanks to the agreement and cooperation with the consortium EM Entrepreneurs Mobility.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is the programme launched by the EU to provide promising European entrepreneurs with the necessary skills to start and/or successfully run a small business in Europe.
The EM Consortium consists of ten international organisations responsible for distributing the EYE grants.
The KABADA team and the Skillman network are glad to invite you to share our joy and attend the final conference, where we will launch the KABADA business plan development tool and share our insights about its potential in the entrepreneurial sector.
KABADA – Knowledge Alliance of Business idea Assessment: Digital Approach – is an Erasmus+ KA2 project aimed at developing a tool based on an artificial intelligence (AI) for the assessment of business ideas and plans applicable to a wide range of young entrepreneurs for the promotion of self-employment and business activities.
On December 8, 2022 Dr. Giovanni Crisonà, Skillman.eu leader gave a speech at Education Plus 2022, an international summit for applied education and TVET. The presentation entitled “The Future of Education and Training during a Time of Major Disruption, including Global Conflicts” was held within the sub-forum “The New Era International Forum on High Quality…
The Skillman International Forum 2022 has just come to an end and it is time to wrap up the main concepts brought up at the conference as priorities for the members of the Skillman network. The Network identifies the need to confront and respond to demands created by an age of disruption that involves such…
European leadership and digital game-changers of the manufacturing industry 17 October 2022 – 21 October 2022 Budapest, Hungary The European manufacturing industry is gathering in Budapest! Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), European projects, SMEs, technology providers and other stakeholders of the industry 4.0 are meeting on 19 October 2022 in the Hungarian capital, and you can be there with…
Skillman actively supports the Erasmus+ project “Beyond the limits” which focuses on connecting two themes: Entrepreneurship and Creativity. Entrepreneurship education seeks to provide students with the knowledge, skills and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success in a variety of settings. Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may…
The TVET Alliance summit is about to take place April 5-6. The event is organized by TVET-ALLIANCE members in collaboration with the European Training Foundation and with key support from Skillman members such as IVETA, AER, ENNI, and EAPRIL. Nearly 30 members will meet in Florence, Italy, to leverage and follow up on the results…
The new call in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET) is open! It supports international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of VET in EU Member States, third countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme or third countries not associated with the Programme. They aim to support the…
Two new calls in the context of Erasmus + will finance projects specifically dedicated to virtual exchanges in a context unfortunately still strongly conditioned by the limitations on transnational travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The calls are an important opportunity for the Skillman.eu network, since the projects will have to be built on the…
As part of the Skillman International Forum 2021, a study visit was organized to ATEC – Training Academy, created in December 2003 as a result of a project conceived by the promoters Volkswagen Autoeuropa, Siemens, Bosch, and the German-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the support of the Portuguese government, with the objective of…
The topic of green immersion and transition is nowadays on everyone’s lips, and it brings a strong impact in our lives and the management of companies concerning sustainability and the Green Economy. In a transitioning and globalized world, better resource management has become crucial for future well-being. At the Skillman International Forum 2021, we decided…
Last year, the European Commission approved the Skillman’s application on the endorsement of the European Pact for Skills, a shared engagement model for skills development in Europe promoted by the European Commission. The Pact was officially launched on November 10, 2020. Becoming member of the Pact for Skills means joining a growing community of private…
The COVID-19 pandemic is amplifying the opportunities and challenges of the digital transition. In this regard, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2020, which examines trends and analyses emerging opportunities and policy options in the digital economy. The report discusses the steps required to build resilience…
New entrepreneurs often struggle to convert their business ideas into functioning businesses. Initial enthusiasm and big dreams are often dampened by the vast maze of practical obstacles and challenges that need to be overcome. Without a clear and structured business plan, it is easy to get lost in this maze, failing to bring even the…
In June 2021, the Skillman Alliance strengthened its cooperation with ITECH (VET School ITECH Elbinsel Wilhelmsburg) by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding. This new cooperation is aimed at establishing a mutually beneficial collaboration with the ultimate goal of contributing to the development and promotion of both parties’ activities. ITECH provides high-quality VET in dual…
In June 2021, the Skillman Alliance strengthened its cooperation with NKey srl a highly qualified Italian ICT company with experience in research and development of integrated systems and services for business innovation. Since 2010, Nkey has been actively participating in European Projects developed within the Erasmus+ programme. This participation also led to the “VIRAL for Local…
The EU Commission defines “Gender Equality” as promoting equal economic independence for women and men, closing the gender pay gap, advancing gender balance in decision making, ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality beyond the EU. The topic is so crucial for the EU that a strategy (2020-2025) to achieve a Union of Equality was proposed by the…
Janis Hermanis, the coordinator of the Erasmus+ KABADA project, was interviewed by Skillman and shared valuable information about the online digital tool that is being developed under the umbrella of the project and that will change the lives of many entrepreneurs in the near future. Janis clarified many aspects of the Kabada tool, already anticipating…
“Skillman” was launched in 2014 and received the European Commission support in 2015 in the field of education and training. In its specific field of intervention, it is currently becoming the largest EU multilateral network combining a solid knowledge of skills needs and training practices with a well organised systemic and sector-related information system. The network…
EAPRIL (the European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning), an active partner of the SKillman alliance, will be hosting its main annual Conference, on the topic of “Learning in the age of Industry 4.0” on November 24-26, 2021, in Kufstein (Tyrol), Austria. The event aims at addressing the changing goals of our lifelong learners.…
In March 2021, the Skillman Alliance expanded with the entry of a new company into its network: NeroSuBianco Srl, an Italian organisation composed of a team of high-level specialists offering consultancy, analysis and optimisation of both processes and investment planning in new technologies. NeroSuBianco supports those companies who are evaluating, planning or implementing technological, productive…
The world of work is being impacted by a fourth industrial revolution, transformed by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. With forecasts suggesting large shares of workers, displaced by automation, in need of upskilling/reskilling, the design of active skills policies is necessary. Conventional methods used to anticipate technological change and changing skill needs, such as…
Dear Skillman members and colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to another Skillman webinar, on “SELFIE – Supporting schools for learning in the digital age”. This interesting appointment will take place on Wednesday, April 7th, at 14:30 PM Central European Time. The topics addressed in the webinar are very relevant in the current world…
Eapril (European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning), one of the most active partners within the Skillman Alliance, will be hosting its main annual Conference, on the topic of “Learning in the age of Industry 4.0” on November 24-26, 2021, in Kufstein (Tyrol), Austria. The event aims at addressing the changing goals of our…
European parliament NewsIn a resolution adopted today on the European Skills Agenda, MEPs call for significant investments to close the digital skills gap. With a view to the green and digital transition, MEPs emphasise the importance of training and learning new skills for workers in industries and sectors that are undergoing fundamental changes. They also…
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