DIGIGREENVET
DIGIGREENVET – Digital and Green Skills for Vocational Education and Employment
Funding Programme
Erasmus+ — Capacity Building in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Duration
36 months
Overall Budget
398,000 EUR
Countries
Greece, Albania, Cyprus
DIGIGREENVET
DigiGreenVET aims to modernize vocational education and training in Albania by embedding digital and green skills directly into curricula. The project seeks to align VET outcomes with EU labor market requirements and sustainability priorities, helping students and educators acquire competencies in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and green economy principles. By combining curriculum innovation, digital learning solutions, and closer links with businesses, the project strengthens the employability of graduates and enhances the relevance of VET institutions.The initiative also introduces innovative tools like an AI-powered e-learning platform and blockchain-based certification to make skills training scalable and transparent.
Objectives of the project
- Modernize curricula by integrating both digital transformation and green economy principles into Albanian VET programs.
- Strengthen the capacity of VET providers to design and deliver competency-based training aligned with EU labor market needs.
- Promote public–private cooperation by connecting VET institutions, businesses, and policymakers to expand work-based learning opportunities.
- Develop and pilot digital tools, including an AI-powered e-learning platform, to enhance teaching and learning processes.
- Introduce a blockchain-based certification system to ensure transparent, secure, and transferable recognition of skills.
- Foster employability and lifelong learning by equipping students and educators with future-proof skills that support Albania’s digital and green transitions.
Expected Results
- Updated VET curricula integrating both digital and green skills.
- Educators and trainers upskilled, able to deliver modern, competency-based training.
- Students with improved employability, equipped for future labor market demands.
- Strengthened institutional capacity of Albanian VET providers.
- Sustainable VET-industry partnerships leading to more effective work-based learning opportunities.
- Digital outputs such as the AI e-learning platform and blockchain certification framework, ensuring long-term scalability.
Project Activities
- Mapping of skills gaps and needs in Albanian VET sectors.
- Development of competency-based curricula and training modules.
- Teacher and trainer capacity-building workshops.
- Piloting of AI-powered e-learning tools and blockchain certificates.
- Networking events linking VET providers with businesses and policymakers.
- Dissemination of best practices and creation of policy recommendations for sustainability.
Project Partners
- Universal Ekpaideysi Anonymi Etairia (Greece)
- European University of Tirana (AL)
- Tirana Business University College (AL)
- SD Arsinoe Sustainable Development Ltd (CY)
- Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation (AL)
- NexusEdu (AL)
- Associated partner: National Agency for Employment and Skills (AL)