The project aim to close skills gaps, explore opportunities to embrace digital technologies such as AI-driven vocational education and training (VET), foster collaboration among organizations, and support sustainable business practices. By helping European SMEs with their green and digital transitions, we enhance the employability and adaptability of their workforces. We promote the twin transition by advocating for green skills, including second-hand consumption and the principles of a circular economy, within the digital society.

Lead partner

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (Faculty of Science & Technology)

Project Manager

dr. Alina Gil

Project Manager at UP FM

izr. prof. dr. Ana Arzenšek

Project partners

• Faculty of Management and Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica (University of Primorska)
• Italy (University of Marche + CONFORM),
• France (MEDEF – Chamber of Commerce in Lyon), 
• Hungary (TREBAG – VET provider), Poland (PUEB – University of Poznan),
• Spain (PIMEC – employers’ association),
• CPU – Center for Business Training.

Project number

KA220-VET-96B50262

Duration

1. 9. 2025 – 31. 8. 2027

The project's objectives 

The project follows the main objectives:

• Provide digital and sustainability skills to employees of SMEs, sales professionals, and vocational learners using advanced, AI-driven, and interactive training methods.
• Support SMEs, especially those engaged in second-hand ventures, in adopting and scaling circular economy practices (e.g., reuse, recycling, sustainable business models).
• Enhance employability and professional mobility by equipping vocational learners with future-ready competencies.
• Foster cooperation and knowledge exchange between VET providers, universities, businesses, and policy makers.
• Disseminate best practices and training tools widely across Europe to support long-term skills development and innovation.

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Project phases

The project is organized into five main work packages (WP), each covering a key area of activity.

WP1: Project management
Ensures effective coordination, communication, quality control, and financial management across all partners and activities.

WP2: Designing a gap-filling model
Focuses on identifying and defining the key elements needed to design a competence model for sustainable and digital skills.

WP3: Development of gap-filling training
Includes the creation of innovative and interactive learning materials, enhanced by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI).

WP4: Validation of the gap-filling model
Covers pilot implementation and testing of the training under real conditions in partner countries.

WP5: Dissemination and community engagement

Links

 https://bridging-gaps-2ajrmg7.gamma.site/

 https://www.fm-kp.si/novice/novi_erasmus_ka2_projekt_na_up_fakulteti_za_management

Funding

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, KA220-VET - Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and training.