VETech - Erasmus+ small-scale partnership

The Personal Training EOOD (Bulgaria), the European Center for Social Science, Culture and Sport (Greece) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Veszprém (Hungary), successfully delivered the VETech - Digital Skills for Tomorrow's SMEs project in the Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership category.

PROJECT DETAILS:

• Project name: VETech Digital Skills for Tomorrow's SMEs

• Project ID: 2024-2-HU01-KA210-VET-000295830

• Project type: KA210-VET - Small-scale partnership in the vocational training sector

• Implementation period: 1 January 2025 - 30 June 2026

• Budget: € 60,000

PROJECT PARTNERS:

• Hungary: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Veszprém (project leader)
  (chamber of commerce and industry)

• Greece: European Center for Social Science, Culture and Sport
  (education-focused association)

• Bulgaria: Personal Training EOOD
  (education center)

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

• The project aimed to develop the digital skills of students and teachers in vocational education and training (VET sector) and to support the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in such a way that the digital skills development of VET actors is in line with the needs of market players.

• The project partners intended to achieve this by assessing the digital needs of their own country's market and the digital development of the VET sector in the first phase of the project in the form of secondary (studies, statistics, etc.) and primary (questionnaires) research. The research results were summarized and based on them a toolkit (training material packages) was developed. The relevance of the toolkit was tested in the second phase of the project in the framework of a three-day simulation training, in which representatives of the target groups were involved. Based on the experiences and outcomes of the simulation training the toolkit took its final form.

• All project results (research materials, summary research study, toolkit, simulation training online materials etc.) are available on the dedicated project website, which aims to help the target groups to understand and apply new digital technologies at basic level.

• This international cooperation facilitated knowledge sharing among project partners and the transfer of best practices among the three countries involved.

PROJECT WORK PACKAGES:

• A1: Project management
• A2: International project meetings
• A3: VETech database
• A4: VETech toolkit
• A5: VETech website
• A6: VETech simulation training
• A7: Communication and dissemination

TARGET GROUPS:

• Students in vocational education who want to acquire competitive digital skills.
• VET trainers who are looking for modern and effective teaching methods.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises with limited resources for digital transformation.

PROJECT EVENTS:

26 March 2025, International project kick-off meeting in Veszprém (HU) >>

The kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership project entitled VETech – Digital Skills for Tomorrow’s SMEs took place in Veszprém on 26 March 2025 and was organized by the project coordinator, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Veszprém County.
The project launch event – also known as a kick-off meeting – plays an important role in every international cooperation project, as its main objectives are to:

• get to know the partners and their respective institutions,
• review the project objectives and implementation schedule,
• clarify responsibilities and communication processes,
• agree on short- and long-term tasks, and
• establish a common understanding regarding working methods and expectations.

In line with these objectives, during the event in Veszprém the partners presented their institutions and areas of expertise, reviewed the tasks undertaken within the project, defined the working methods, set deadlines, and allocated responsibilities.

The kick-off meeting was constructive and characterized by openness and commitment on the part of all partners.
The event concluded with a cultural programme, including a visit to the recently opened Code Digital Experience Centre.

30 March – 01 April 2026, Simulation training in Sofia (BG) >>

The project partners pilot-tested the jointly developed learning materials with representatives of the target groups in the three selected thematic areas in March 2026 in Sofia: 

• Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT)
• Online Collaboration (Google Services)
• Digital Content Creation (Canva)

The participants feedback helped to ensure that the learning materials are even better aligned with the needs of the intended audiences.

In addition to evaluating the professional content, participants also assessed aspects such as the clarity of the instructions, the transparency of the structure of the learning materials, and the ease with which the content can be followed and understood.

The project partners revised, expanded and refined the toolkit based on the feedbacks received.

09 June 2026, Project closing event in Greece (GR) >>

The final meeting of the Erasmus+ project VETech – Digital Skills for Tomorrow’s SMEs took place in Thessaloniki between 8 and 10 June 2026. Representatives of all three project partners – the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Veszprém County, Personal Training EOOD (Bulgaria), and Equaline (Greece) – participated in the event.

The main objective of the meeting was to review the project’s achievements and experiences, as well as to evaluate the activities implemented throughout the project. The partners jointly assessed the project’s impact, discussed the experiences gained during the cooperation, and identified the most important lessons learned.

Special attention was also given to the remaining tasks to be completed before the project closure, primarily those related to project communication, dissemination activities, and the translation of project results.

The constructive atmosphere of the meeting confirmed that the partners had successfully achieved the project objectives and made a valuable contribution to the development of the digital skills of vocational education and training (VET) stakeholders, including teachers and learners, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The professional programme concluded with a working dinner, providing an opportunity for an informal evaluation of the project results and for further strengthening the partnership.

PROJECT DELIVERABLES:

1. Database on digital readiness of the VET and SMEs in the project countries (in English, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Greek)

The VETech Database is a comprehensive reference tool on the adoption of digital practices by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Greece. It compiles data on SMEs’ digital readiness, the digital skills required for VET trainers and students, effective training approaches for digital transformation, national policies and EU support, as well as case studies and best practices. Its purpose is to provide insights and recommendations that support the development of digital skills and the digital transformation of both VET institutions and SMEs, serving as a practical reference for educators, students, and businesses.

2. VETech toolkit (in English, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Greek)

The VETech Toolkit is a practical training package developed for VET trainers, VET learners and SMEs. It consists of three learning modules – Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT), Online Collaboration (Google Services) and Digital Content Creation (Canva) – providing step-by-step guidance, practical exercises and real-life examples to support digital skills development and digital transformation.

3. VETech webpage:
All project results—including training resources, reports, and the digital toolkit—are freely accessible to VET institutions, SME networks, and policy stakeholders across Europe. In this way, VETech contributes directly to the Erasmus+ horizontal priority on digital transformation, while reinforcing VET-specific goals related to labor market alignment, innovation, and employability.

Background information on Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships:

The aim of Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships is to support initiatives where partners work together to achieve an educational, youth or social goal.

In this project type beneficiary institutions/organizations have the opportunity to:

• work together with international partners for common goals (e.g. environmental education, social inclusion, digital skills development, etc.),
• exchange experiences, learn good practices from other countries,
• try out new methods in their own field (e.g. education, vocational training, youth work),
• build their own organization's international network and professional knowledge.

These projects operate with a minimum of 2 organizations in cooperation, with a smaller budget (usually 30,000 or 60,000 euros), a shorter duration (6–24 months) and simplified administration.

More information about the Erasmus+ KA210 - Small-scale partnerships in the vocational training sector project type >> 

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