Subject: Economics and business
Year: 2022
Type: Project
Type: NonPeerReviewed
Title: Strengthening apprentice on entrepreneurship 2022-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000085298
Author: Serafimovska, Hristina
Abstract: The project titled "Strengthening Apprentices on Entrepreneurship" is an initiative under the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training. Managed by the Müteşebbis Gelişim Vakfı (MESVAK), the project seeks to infuse entrepreneurial skills into the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The main goal is to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among apprentices and equip them with the necessary tools to initiate and manage their own ventures successfully. The initiative also has four partners besides MESVAK; CEFE Macedonia, Võrumaa Arenduskeskus from Estonia, and Ankara Provincial Directorate for National Education from Turkey. This initiative kicked off with a series of preparatory meetings and presentations to ensure all partners fully understood the project objectives and could begin work on a shared foundation. The project activities include the development of educational modules that focus on entrepreneurial skills, the creation and implementation of e-learning modules for flexible learning, and the establishment of an Entrepreneurship Scale for Apprentices, designed to assess the impact of the training provided. A significant aspect of this project is its international collaboration, involving multiple partners from different countries. This network enriches the project by bringing a variety of perspectives and expertise, enhancing the development and delivery of training modules. Each partner contributes different values to the project, from curricular development to e-learning strategies, which collectively contribute to a robust program tailored to foster essential business skills. As the project progresses, various meetings and training sessions have been held in different countries to review progress, share best practices, and refine the modules and training approaches based on feedback and evolving needs. Additionally, the project involves visits to vocational institutions and engagements with educational experts to ensure that the training remains relevant and practical. The primary beneficiaries of this project are apprentices who receive training that not only enhances their vocational skills but also equips them with entrepreneurial knowledge, thus increasing their employability and potential for business success. By integrating entrepreneurship into VET, the project aims to enhance the appeal and efficacy of vocational training and create a more dynamic workforce capable of contributing innovatively to the economy. Overall, the project "Strengthening Apprentices on Entrepreneurship" represents a proactive approach to education, where vocational training meets entrepreneurial innovation, preparing apprentices not just for jobs but for potential roles as business owners and innovators in their respective fields.
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Relation: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38808/
Identifier: oai:eprints.ugd.edu.mk:38808
Identifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38808/2/Project-title-SAPE-Strengthening-Apprentice-on-Entrepreneurship.pdfIdentifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38808/3/App.pdfIdentifier: Serafimovska, Hristina (2022) Strengthening apprentice on entrepreneurship 2022-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000085298. [Project]
