RAISE VET set out to: - Implement Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into VET through a European 3-week blended, cross-curricular study module - Develop high-quality teaching and learning materials focused on environmental sustainability - Create international learning opportunities for students with fewer opportunities - Foster a sustainable mindset in future technicians - Reflect on and embed green skills aligned with the EU GreenComp framework - Strengthen students’ digital and technical English competences - Promote collaborative learning, intercultural exchange, and best practice sharing among VET professionals - Raise awareness at local, national, and European levels about the importance of sustainability in VET
The RAISE VET project was developed in response to a recognized need to integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into technical vocational education and training (VET) across Europe. Partner schools and institutions identified critical gaps in sustainability-focused teaching and learning materials, particularly in technical fields such as mechanical engineering, product design, and automation. Moreover, the project aimed to address the lack of transnational learning opportunities for students with fewer resources, and the absence of a unified curriculum that links green skills to real-world applications. The growing climate emergency and the European Green Deal highlighted the urgency of equipping future technicians with the mindset, digital competences, and transversal skills to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive economy. By building on strong existing partnerships through the EMEU network, the project aimed to design and pilot a shared European blended learning module tailored for VET, co-created by Spain, Germany, and Ireland, with a focus on technical studies, inclusion, and environmental responsibility.