The goal of the project is to more successfully fit into the changes caused by changes in the labor market, which is defined by the development of innovations. Skillfully apply this information to the modernization of educational programs, introducing a transition to modular education, not only in product design programs, but also focusing on traditional applied arts programs. In implementing this goal, three tasks were set for the project. The first task of the project was to promote the students' acquisition of innovative knowledge, skills, competences and the formation of attitudes that would promote their competitiveness in the labor market of the creative industry and the sustainable development of society. The second task was to promote the improvement of the learning process in accordance with the requirements of the modern labor market, introducing new educational programs and methods based on the positive examples of the European Union. The third task, on the other hand, was to increase the digital competences of educators, by acquiring new knowledge and skills in the use of digital technologies, which they will effectively apply in the process of teaching students.
RMDV has been operating for more than 60 years, having started its work in 1959 as the Rēzekne branch of Riga Applied Arts High School. Today, the school is an important cultural and educational center in Latgale. The activity of RMDV is carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the regulatory acts (secondary school), vocational secondary education: 21 licensed and accredited four-year and two-year vocational education programs, of which 7 are modular education programs in design and art based on elementary school and secondary education. This project concerns students and teachers of the four-year and two-year programs, as well as the Art School of professional orientation. The students of vocational secondary education programs are mostly from cities and counties of Latgale, as well as from Vidzeme (Alūksne, Gulbene, Madona). Students of Rēzekne city and Rēzekne district study the vocational education program. Number of students in 2022/2023 m.y. – 405. Number of teachers – 48.