Our aim was to have new, creative tools in our curriculum to train our students in Life Skills in a more attractive way. We wanted to explore new opportunities to Life Skills development by exchanging current practices and building up competences aiming for implementing non-traditional pathways of learning through creative methods. More specific the objectives of the project were: • To understand the theoretical back ground, rationale of Life Skills Concept in VET and assessing this with students in VET; • To increase the creativity capacity of the individual teachers/trainers through specific learning arrangements of various methods and techniques on creativity in teaching and training; • To increase Life Skills development of students in VET; • To validate various methods and techniques in Creative Teaching of Life Skills development to students in VET.
We applied for this project because we identified a clear and growing need among our students for more than just vocational and soft skills. Many students lack essential practical skills needed to navigate everyday life — skills that help them manage stress, build healthy relationships, stay motivated, and make informed decisions in both their personal and professional lives. Current VET programs primarily focus on job-specific competencies, but they often overlook broader life competencies that are crucial for personal development. We observed a gap between what students learn at school and what they actually need to function effectively in the real world. This project gave us the opportunity to address that imbalance by integrating Life Skills into the educational experience. In addition, we saw the need to make teaching more engaging and effective through Creative Teaching. Traditional methods are often not enough to capture students’ attention or stimulate their full potential. By exploring innovative, student-centered approaches, we aim to make learning more relevant, meaningful, and impactful for today's learners.