The DATAVISUAL project aimed to revolutionize vocational education and training (VET) by integrating digital solutions and enhancing employability through innovative digital skills. Key achievements included the development of data visualization resources, online training materials, and an open badge certification system. The project focused on updating VET training for the digital era, upskilling professionals in graphic design and data analysis, and increasing the certification of digital skills at the EU level.The primary goal was to innovate VET training through digital means and increase employability. Specifically, the project achieved: Development of innovative digital skills, leading to the creation of data visualization reports and training materials. Advancement of e-learning courses for VET providers, resulting in innovative training materials. Enhancement of VET training through digitalization, producing resources for data visualization and storytelling. Upskilling professionals and the unemployed in the graphic design sector, providing them with relevant training and certification. Increasing digital skills certification at the EU level with an innovative Open Badge system.
The DATAVISUAL project aimed to address emerging needs in the digital vocational education and training (VET) landscape, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project's focus areas included: Developing new digital VET training for the "new normal," influenced by the societal and cultural changes brought about by COVID-19. This included supporting teachers and trainers with digital solutions, creating specific online vocational materials, overcoming internet access barriers, and digitally assessing and certifying new competencies. Innovating VET through e-learning solutions, acknowledging the challenges posed by the pandemic to practical and work-based learning. The digitalization of VET courses was seen not just as a response to the pandemic but also as an opportunity to introduce innovative learning methods. Enhancing future skills to aid in EU economic and societal recovery. With the rise of freelance platforms and automated graphic design tools, there was an increased unemployment rate among graphic designers. The project recognized Big Data Visualization Skills as a means to upskill professionals and provide innovative training opportunities to young people.