Our Project
The BRIDGES Project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the skills and employability of young learners through innovative Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. Focused on the tourism sector, BRIDGES introduces tailored Pre-apprenticeship Programs (PaPs) that provide hands-on training, equipping learners with industry-relevant skills.
By engaging employers and partnering with VET providers, BRIDGES ensures that education and training are directly aligned with labor market needs. The project also invests in training educators, empowering them to deliver high-quality, practical apprenticeship experiences. With a focus on building strong connections between education and the workforce, BRIDGES supports the creation of sustainable career opportunities for young people.
Through international collaboration across six countries, BRIDGES fosters global learning exchanges, sharing best practices in vocational education and enhancing the capacity of VET systems worldwide.
Key Aspects of the BRIDGES Project Include:
Innovative Pre-apprenticeship Programs:
Tailored to the tourism sector, these programs offer hands-on training to VET learners, equipping them with industry-relevant skills for improved employability.
Employer Engagement:
Involving at least 20 tourism employers to co-design and deliver apprenticeship programs, ensuring access to a skilled, job-ready workforce.
Capacity Building for Trainers:
Training 50 educators to provide high-quality apprenticeship experiences, enhancing both in-company and institutional training.
Strengthening VET-Labor Market Links:
Fostering collaboration between VET providers and businesses to co-develop training methodologies aligned with labor market needs.
Real-world Learning:
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience through employer involvement, ensuring learners gain hands-on skills.
Sustainable Workforce Development:
Supporting long-term career opportunities by preparing young learners for sustainable roles in the tourism industry.
Global Collaboration:
Partnering with organizations across Greece, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina to share best practices and promote international learning.
BRIDGES envisages a future wherein vocational education stands as a pivotal catalyst for innovation and growth within the tourism sector, thus significantly augmenting opportunities for young learners and contributing to the comprehensive advancement of the industry.
The participants in the BRIDGES project are:
- VET learners in the tourism sector, seeking practical skills and industry-relevant training to enhance their employability.
- Employers from the tourism industry, involved in designing and delivering apprenticeship programs that meet workforce needs.
- Trainers and educators from VET institutions and companies, responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on training.
- VET providers and institutions, collaborating with industry partners to align vocational training with real-world demands.
- Policy makers and stakeholders in vocational education, ensuring the alignment of educational programs with labor market needs.
