One of the main focuses have been to empower creative art students with high levels of skills that are needed to achieve high results not only at the national level, but international one as well. Combination of key elements was covered within our project: Talent development+Creativity+Digital skills The main project objectives were achieved: - increased motivation students to be active in learning process, equipped them with skill sets to help them to be successful in their future jobs, to become responsible citizens & attractive for international labour market - empowered talented creative art students no matter their background - increased students digital skills - enhanced knowledge & expertise of teachers - enforced creative & critical thinking among participants & we have promoted fair competition - motivated students to take responsibility of their learning & self-evaluating - supported creation of international competitions for hairdressers Project has greatly supported Erasmus+ programme objectives for VET schools in a way to help realise the full potential of teachers & students by the use of new ways of learning, technology & digital tools. Creation of competitions contributed to skills development agendas in Europe.
Our project has been one of the key solutions for 21st century challenges. Youth unemployment was already and during the coming up economic crisis will increase as a challenge in the whole Europe and beyond. Schools are playing a crucial role in preparation of young talents to be competitive in the local, national and international labour market. Teachers and students are in need to be equipped with digital tools and increase their ability to solve problems with relevance and novelty which is a creativity. A Star is Born project partners have diverse experience in preparing students for competitions. There was a gap between partner countries in this area. Therefore, within A Star is Born project partners had great impact by sharing experience, improving students talent development while organising international competitions. Project corresponded strongly to identified priorities at internal strategies, regional, national and European policies. European Skills Agenda clearly shows how important is to develop students personal and professional skills in order to be adaptable in competitive labour market (transversal, digital skills). Additionally, it included several aspects of green skills development.