{"id":1474,"date":"2026-09-18T09:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:18:14","slug":"elementor-1474","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/elementor-1474\/","title":{"rendered":"FEA-VEE: A Journey Across Europe\u2019s Centers of Vocational Excellence and the Path Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1474\" class=\"elementor elementor-1474\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bfbfd2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bfbfd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd8d52a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd8d52a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the official lifecycle of the FEA-VEE project draws to a close, the partnerships, methodologies, and momentum built over the past years remain very much alive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From day one, the initiative set out to modernize vocational education and training within the fashion and textile industry, aligning classroom learning with real-world sector transformations. Reaching the formal end of the project is not a finish line; it is a solid foundation for continued cross-border cooperation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the Ground in Austria: The Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026 in Graz<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our final major European milestone took place at the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Graz, Austria (organized by the Community of Practice on CoVEs).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bringing together educators, policymakers, regional authorities, and industrial partners from across Europe, the Graz forum focused on strengthening vocational ecosystems. For the FEA-VEE consortium, it served as an ideal platform to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Present concrete results:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Share the training frameworks, sectoral analyses, and collaborative models developed specifically for textile and clothing professionals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exchange practical insights:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Dialogue with other Centers of Vocational Excellence facing similar transition challenges in green skills, digital tools, and curriculum reform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustain dialogue:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Reinforce the position of the creative and manufacturing industries within broader European vocational policy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Five Forums, One Continuous Dialogue<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our participation in Graz was the culmination of an ongoing commitment. FEA-VEE has had the privilege of contributing to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all five Forums on Vocational Excellence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> held across Europe:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"6\" aria-colcount=\"2\"><tbody><tr aria-rowindex=\"1\"><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Host City &amp; Year<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus &amp; Contribution<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"2\"><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">San Sebasti\u00e1n (2022)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engaging with the initial foundations and pilot frameworks of the CoVE movement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"3\"><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amsterdam (2023)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Addressing regional skills partnerships and local ecosystem integration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"4\"><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lyon (2024)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connecting industrial transitions directly with vocational curricula.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"5\"><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kolding (2025)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exploring design-driven innovation, governance, and collaborative training spaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"6\"><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graz (2026)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"4369\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consolidating project outcomes and anchoring long-term sectoral impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each forum offered a distinct vantage point, allowing our team to test ideas against peer feedback, integrate emerging practices, and ensure our deliverables remained relevant far beyond local borders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Comes Next<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While funding cycles come to an end, the outputs produced by FEA-VEE continue to serve educators, training providers, and companies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The curricula, research findings, and open educational resources developed throughout the project remain openly accessible. More importantly, the institutional ties established between vocational providers and industry partners across Europe will continue to drive future initiatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To explore the tools developed during the project or learn more about the recent discussions in Graz, check the official event details at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copcoves.eu\/forum-2026\/?utm_source=gemini\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">copcoves.eu\/forum-2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2436aa e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2436aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f332ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f332ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/forums-1024x538.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1475\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/forums-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/forums-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/forums-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/forums-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/forums.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the official lifecycle of the FEA-VEE project draws to a close, the partnerships, methodologies, and momentum built over the past years remain very much alive.\u00a0 From day one, the initiative set out to modernize vocational education and training within the fashion and textile industry, aligning classroom learning with real-world sector transformations. Reaching the formal end of the project is not a finish line; it is a solid foundation for continued cross-border cooperation.\u00a0 On the Ground in Austria: The Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026 in Graz\u00a0 Our final major European milestone took place at the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026 in Graz, Austria (organized by the Community of Practice on CoVEs).\u00a0 Bringing together educators, policymakers, regional authorities, and industrial partners from across Europe, the Graz forum focused on strengthening vocational ecosystems. For the FEA-VEE consortium, it served as an ideal platform to:\u00a0 Present concrete results: Share the training frameworks, sectoral analyses, and collaborative models developed specifically for textile and clothing professionals.\u00a0 Exchange practical insights: Dialogue with other Centers of Vocational Excellence facing similar transition challenges in green skills, digital tools, and curriculum reform.\u00a0 Sustain dialogue: Reinforce the position of the creative and manufacturing industries within broader European vocational policy.\u00a0 Five Forums, One Continuous Dialogue\u00a0 Our participation in Graz was the culmination of an ongoing commitment. FEA-VEE has had the privilege of contributing to all five Forums on Vocational Excellence held across Europe:\u00a0 Host City &amp; Year\u00a0 Focus &amp; Contribution\u00a0 San Sebasti\u00e1n (2022)\u00a0 Engaging with the initial foundations and pilot frameworks of the CoVE movement.\u00a0 Amsterdam (2023)\u00a0 Addressing regional skills partnerships and local ecosystem integration.\u00a0 Lyon (2024)\u00a0 Connecting industrial transitions directly with vocational curricula.\u00a0 Kolding (2025)\u00a0 Exploring design-driven innovation, governance, and collaborative training spaces.\u00a0 Graz (2026)\u00a0 Consolidating project outcomes and anchoring long-term sectoral impact.\u00a0 Each forum offered a distinct vantage point, allowing our team to test ideas against peer feedback, integrate emerging practices, and ensure our deliverables remained relevant far beyond local borders.\u00a0 What Comes Next\u00a0 While funding cycles come to an end, the outputs produced by FEA-VEE continue to serve educators, training providers, and companies.\u00a0 The curricula, research findings, and open educational resources developed throughout the project remain openly accessible. More importantly, the institutional ties established between vocational providers and industry partners across Europe will continue to drive future initiatives.\u00a0 To explore the tools developed during the project or learn more about the recent discussions in Graz, check the official event details at copcoves.eu\/forum-2026.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1474"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1483,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474\/revisions\/1483"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euprojects.katartisi.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}