EIVET's main objective was to improve the availability of high quality learning opportunities for adults, offered by participating partners, through the integration of science and methodology of EI in the training process and thus to support improving its efficiency and post-training success of the trainees. Specific objectives were: - Development of wide using training course, adapting EI into training process; - Demonstrating EI as a key element for smart and efficient training and labour integration tool, through the organized multiplier event, presenting all project results; - Development of knowledge, skills and competences in the field of emotional intelligence, self- awareness, vocational self-esteem, social entrepreneurship and economically pro-active attitude of trainees; - Strengthened cooperation between the organizations from different EU countries, in order to establish the exchange of practices and know-how.
The idea behind the project was based on the publications of Cedefop, where was presented that, EU is still far from attaining its benchmark of 15% adult participation in learning. It was stated, that EU must improve and maintain high-level skills and competences to remain competitive and innovative and that upskilling and reskilling of people was much needed to access and progress in the labour market, to achieve one’s full potential and play an active role in society. Following needs were identified: 1) For the partnership: - To include usage of innovative methodologies, which can draw into the learning process each participant and can help easier absorption of the material; - Presentation of new approaches with long-term impact in the trainees; - Reinforcement of cooperation with partners from other countries, other fields of activity and other socio-economic sectors; - Incensement of awareness of the role of EI in individual’s success in learning, professional and personal life. 2) For the trainees: - Incensement of their competences in different fields and their opportunities for professional development; - Improvement of their employability skills and adaptation to the labor market.