Peer Learning Clubs for the European Pact for Skills

Skills are key for sustainable competitiveness, resilience and ensuring social fairness for all. The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the importance of having the right skills for strategic sectors to perform and for individuals to navigate through life and professional transitions. The Skills Agenda proposed by the European Commission will be launched in November 2020 and…

The project meeting of Caronte: an useful opportunity to talk about the European learning standards for training

CSCS participated in the meeting of the Caronte project, held the past 31 of January, 2018 in Finland at DIMECC (Digital, Internet, Materials and Engineering Co-Creation). The presentation of Giovanni Crisonà (CSCS) on the new priorities for european cooperation on education and training is available here: The meeting has been a good opportunity to identify…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 21/09/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Thursday 21 September 2017 (h 15:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 19/10/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Thursday 19 October 2017 (h 15:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 26/10/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Thursday 26 October 2017 (h 12:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 30/10/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Monday 30 October 2017 Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport sector. The webinar…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 16/11/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Thursday 16 November 2017 Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport sector. The webinar…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 30/11/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Thursday 30 November 2017 (h 14:30 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Skillman’s Ambassador Henrik Hjort (Metropolitan University College) has been interviewed

Henrik Hjort is head of division at Metropol University College placed in Copenhagen. His occupation is to train the trainers to educate the people who work in the vocational areas and the vocational colleges in Denmark. Henrik Hjort has more than over 25 years of experience within international project work and human resource development. Earlier…

Skillman’s Ambassador David Van Opdorp (Acrats) has been interviewed

After completing the study for sheetmetal structure specialist, he started to work at Fokker Aircraft Services, as an Sheetmetal Engineer, later Support Staff Sheetmetal Engineer and since 2015 in the position of Certifying Staff: Licensed Sheetmetal Engineer. During these years he developed himself as sheetmetal engineer, and continuously following trainings and courses to expand knowledge…

Skillman’s Ambassador Valentina Chanina (EfVET) has been interviewed

Valentina Chanina; Head of Office EfVET. EfVET is an umbrella organisation which has been created by and for VET providers. Its mission is to champion and enrich technical and vocational education and training through transnational co-operation by building a pan-European network of institutions and partitioners. EfVET represents 24 countries in Europe , 25,000,00 learning providers,…

Skillman’s Ambassador Rasmus Grusgaard (Danish Plastic Federation) has been interviewed

Rasmus Grusgaard is responsible for the plastics industry’s activities in the field of education. Both in relation to engineers, skilled workers, primary schools and a lot more. In addition, he is also member counseling in relation to education, new technology and materials. Rasmus Grusgaard is, however, the secretary of the Spray Testing Section and the…

Skillman’s Ambassador John Mountford (Semta International) has been interviewed

John Mountford leads the recently formed Semta International team. Semta International works closely with global partners in helping to develop solutions to understanding and meeting their Skills needs. This includes bespoke programmes focusing on Labour Market Intelligence, standards, training and certification. Semta International has delivered a number of major international Skills development projects working with…

Skillman’s Ambassador Anita Davenport Brooks (Lander Automotive) has been interviewed

Anita’s role at Lander includes supporting the company to improve their HR, Development and Health and Safety functions, introducing up to date processes and procedures. Anita has introduced a large Apprenticeship programme which has been winning awards from January 2017. It is now a Regional UK winner at the NAS Apprenticeship Awards. Lander are now…

Skillman’s Case Study: Darren Jones

Background ZF Lemforder is a leading vehicle manufacturer supplier. ZF Friedrichshafen AG acquired the tradition-steeped group of companies comprising Lemförder Metallwaren AG and Lemförder Metallwaren J. Ulderup AG & Co, headquartered in the northern German town of Lemförde in 1984. Worldwide, the manufacturers of approximately 50 vehicle brands use steering systems and chassis components from…

Skillman’s Case Study: Furqan Kahn

Background ATG (Automated Technology Group) is UK based supply chain manufacturer which is a leading global supplier of control and power solutions for industrial automation. Its approach includes designing, installing and supporting dynamic solutions for power, automation and process control, through which it drives the production lines, supply chains and service delivery of many leading…

Skillman’s Case Study: Marc Bowcutt

Background RICOR Limited is a renowned and respected British manufacturer of metal pressing and welded assemblies with over 40 years’ experience of developing components for use in a range of sectors including automotive, power generation, retail and for developing green industry green technologies. Engagement with the SKILLMAN Project In the course of the piloting, apprentices…

Skillman’s Case Study: Michael Boas

Background Chiefconsulent in the department for vocational and Labour Market Education, in the organization Danish Industry. Member of the National Training Council for the educations within the metal industry, which includes the Aviation Industry among others. Involvement in SKILLMAN Mr. Boas visited the piloting courses in TEC Aviation, and he reviewed the Joint European curriculum…

Skillman’s Ambassador Jo Lopes (Jaguar Land Rover) has been interviewed

José joined what became Jaguar Land Rover as a graduate in 1989. He has worked within Product Engineering in different Engineering roles, on both Land Rover and Jaguar projects. Taking responsibility for development and nurturing of engineering skills and competencies within the company, his responsibility extends to engineering graduates and apprentices, so they have the…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 15/12/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Friday 15 December 2017 (h 9:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 13/12/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Wednesday 13 December 2017 (h 15:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 11/12/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Monday 11 December 2017 (h 9:30 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 05/12/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Tuesday 5 December 2017 (h 15:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 04/12/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Monday 4 December 2017 (h 12:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 04/12/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Monday 4 December 2017 (h 10:30 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Video recording of Skillman’s webinar held on 30/11/2017 is now available

Skillman Project Webinar: Thursday 30 November 2017 (h 16:00 CET) Skilmann project invites you to a webinar session on Innovative curricula in Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics, Composite materials and Industry & Production 4.0 Manager Skillman project provides effective answers to the constantly and rapidly evolving scenario of new technologies affecting the Advanced Manufacturing in the Transport…

Skillman presentation in Tel Aviv University, Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, School of Education (Israel)

The 21st November 2017, Skillman project has been presented by prof. Tiziana Chiappelli (University of Florence and CSCS) in a meeting with prof. Ilya Levin at the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education of the School of Education in Tel Aviv University (Israel). The meeting was planned in the framework of Prof. Silvia Guetta…

Workshop on composite was carried out the past 8th November as a part of the Skillman international conference

The Workshop on composite was a part of the international conference program carried out on 8th November in TKNIKA – the center promoted by the Deputy Ministry of Vocational Education and Training of the Education Department of the Basque Government – San Sebastian. The purpose of the workshop was to engage key industry and education…

skillman contribution to the EAFA conference 2017

The European Commission, Directorate General Employment, Social affairs and Inclusion, Unit E.3 – VET, Apprenticeships & adult learning, has organised the High-Level Meeting of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAFA) on 30 and 31 May 2017 at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Paola PLA, Valletta in Malta. The event, aimed to…

The Skillman Coordinating Body held a meeting in Bruxelles to organize the next meeting between the Skillman partners.

The Coordinating Body of the Skillman project had a meeting in Bruxelles on the 15th of March. The meeting has been very useful to make a general review of project commitments. In addition, it has been a good opportunity to prepare the meeting between the Skillman partners that will take place next week in Birmingham…

Skillman at the first 'European Vocational Skills Week'

Skillman will participate to the first ‘European Vocational Skills Week’ with a dedicated session. The event will take place from 5 to 9 December 2016 and aims at raising vocational education and training attractiveness (VET) through excellence and quality by showing that it can lead to quality employment, entrepreneurial mindset, attractive and challenging careers and…

Skillman's principles have been presented at the 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIFELONG LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP FOR ALL

As a keynote speaker of the International Conference on Lifelong Learning and Leadership for all, Mr Giovanni Crisonà has presented the skillman.eu principles adopted to identify industrial training future needs and develop the new curricula in the advanced manufacturing sector. The conference aimed to discuss and debate how the new generation can consistently grow and…