Two-day event focusing on both systemic and practical aspects of introduction of modern technologies. Day one being dedicated to panel discussions involving both decision makers and practitioners. Day two devoted to capacity-building activities aimed at increasing VET providers competences and opportunities for cooperation. This includes presentation of best practice, current and future partnerships, fostering and exploring potential project ideas.
Knowledge: Gain a better understanding of integration and implementation of AI in VET.
Experience: Discover strategies for establishing sustainable VET partnerships.
Example: Learn how the Polish education programme under the EEA and Norway Grants have contributed to modernization of VET sector.
Visibility: Share insights on digital transformation challenges and successes.
Networking: Connect with peers and explore new ideas for cooperation in VET.
This discussion aims to offer a professional forum for understanding, implementing, and harnessing the benefits of strategic collaboration within vocational education and training. The main focus is on exploring strategies for establishing strong partnerships and, more importantly, showcasing exemplary stakeholders who have achieved remarkable success. The panelists will address the essential question of how partnerships between educational institutions, industries, and government bodies can work together.
In this panel, experts will address the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge digital trends in Vocational Education and Training (VET). As industries evolve rapidly, VET plays a pivotal role in preparing individuals for the workforce of the future. Hear success stories and best practices from institutions that have successfully implemented AI and digital trends in VET.
This panel promises a dynamic exploration of the present and future landscape of VET, offering valuable insights for educators, industry professionals, and policymakers alike.
Join us for an enlightening conversation on navigating the ever-evolving intersection of AI and vocational education!
The aim of the workshop is to connect VET and C-VET professionals from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Poland to work on and enable potential opportunities arising with the design of AI and various EdTech. The workshop is structured around the Design Thinking methodology.
Participate in the workshop sessions to explore fresh approaches, collaborate on innovative solutions, and tackle challenges with the support of the international VET community!
Gain insights on achieving success by fostering enduring partnerships in VET that meet the evolving demands of the future!
Please note that fluency in English is a participation requirement.
See you in Warsaw!
On the 5th of October in Lublin the winners of the #EduStories contest organized by the #ProgrammeEducation under the EEA Grants were finally revealed.
The award ceremony held in Lublin was opened on behalf of the Foundation for the Development of the Education System by Liliana Budkowska, the Director of the External and Inter-sectoral Programmes Department at the FRSE.
Marion Kindle-Kuehnis, the representative of the Donor Programme Partner from Liechtenstein greeted the audience with a few words about the worth of storytelling behind the EEA and Norway Grants.
#EduStories competition committee awarded the following finalists (below the photo).
1st PLACE:
Project Promoter: Heroes of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising 69 High School with Integration Classes for film “Finding my Community” by Leon Kunica
2nd PLACE (two winners ex-aequo)
3rd PLACE (two winners ex-aequo)
There would be no #EduStories contest without the dedicated and passionate Project Promoters who never stop inspiring us with their hard work and creative ideas. We thank all the winners for sharing their amazing stories!
Congratulations!
On March 19 and 24 this year an information meeting was held in the form of a webinar intended for the beneficiaries of the 1st Call for proposals in the Education Programme (EEA Grants 2014-2021) – Components III and IV.
The first part of the meeting dealt with a project management – formal and qualitative issues, as well as internet systems for project support and was led by the Education Programme Team. The second part concerned financial issues, which were discussed by the Coordinator of the Settlements and Financial Controls.
We would like to thank all the participants of both meetings for such numerous and active participation and we remind you that we are at your disposal on a regular basis.
Below you can find templates for partnerships contracts – these are not binding templates, while the signed contracts should regulate at least all the issues that are included in the following proposals.
partnership:
Interinstitutional (between universities from Poland and Donor States – present only in Component II, in the case of cooperation with institutions from the same country):
The results of the formal evaluation of the applications submitted in the 1st Call of the Education Programme (EEA FM 2014-2021) have been published! A list of evaluated applications in pdf format is available here.
172 applications received a positive result, 11 – negative.
Applications in Components I, III and IV, which have successfully passed the stage of formal assessment, are successively submitted for a substantive assessment.
We would like to kindly remind you that advance payments to Beneficiaries are ordered for payment within 45 calendar days from the date of entry into force of the Project Contract (i. e. signing the agreement by the Programme Operator).
Please note that according to our regulations (Article XXIV. 2 of the Project Implementation Agreements) the expenditure is eligible if it is incurred during the project implementation period.
At the same time, we would like to remind you that expenses incurred before the initial date of project implementation are ineligible. In such cases, invoking force majeure will not be effective.
If you have any questions, we are at your disposal.
We would like to kindly inform you that the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions on movement and work do not affect the implementation of the Education Programme. The Programme Operator presented a proposal of corrective actions to the National Contact Point and the Financial Mechanisms Office. Suggested undertakings include e.g. extension of the project implementation period, flexible approach to mobility and project meetings when recommending online meetings, extension of mobility in Component II (Mobility in Higher Education) by the winter semester of the academic year 2020/2021, postponing of the next call for proposals, etc. As soon as we receive the position of these institutions, we will forward it to you. We would like to assure that in this non-standard situation we remain at your disposal, sign the last contracts, make current advance payments, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team.