The main objective of DIGITALcraft was to measurably enhance the quality and relevance of VET & training in design, innovation, & graphic design fields and the specific project objectives was: - Foster collaboration & knowledge exchange between Un/lab & SLI BC to improve VET & training methods in the field of design, innovation, and graphic design. (all priorities) - Enhance the capacity of VET teachers/trainers & institutions to effectively equip students with relevant skills for the future job market by creating a joint curriculum that integrates design thinking methodologies & graphic design techniques into the educational process. (Priority 1, 2) - Strengthen the professional development of VET teachers/trainers & institutions by providing them with access to virtual workshops and training sessions designed to enhance their understanding and implementation of the new curriculum, teaching methods, and graphic design tools. (Priority 3) - Increase the visibility & understanding of the new curriculum among VET teachers/trainers and institutions by designing and executing a raising - Enhance the employability and career prospects of VET students by providing them with industry-relevant skills through the new curriculum (P 1,2)
SLI BC is a Romanian trade union that involves 535 schools, 35 of which are VET and technical. Un/lab is a long-term experienced organization in graphic design and design thinking methodologies. The motivation for the "DigitalCRAFT" project stems from the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the field of design and the need to adapt VET education to the rapidly changing job market. It was a need for such a project in the VET sector because it was necessary to integrate design thinking methodologies and graphic design techniques though a joint curriculum and provide VET teachers and trainers with the necessary tools and knowledge, because the project aimed to enhance the quality and relevance of VET education in design, innovation, and graphic design fields in both Italy and Romania thus contributing to address several challenges and opportunities such as: Evolving job market; Cross-disciplinary skills; Enhanced problem-solving skills; Improved communication and collaboration; Adaptability and resilience; Attracting a diverse student population. Also, for SLIBC (new comer) was a strategic priority to become part of a sustainable network to learn from knowledge exchange, which will contribute to the long-term development.