
ABOUT THE METASKILLS4TCLF PROJECT
The METASKILLS4TCLF project aims to address all the objectives of the Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills (“E+ Blueprint”), intersecting the pillars of the EU PACT4SKILLS TCLF Charter launched in December 2021.
It is committed to consolidate and update part of the former “Blueprint Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030” project results, adding new skills necessary to help companies in the digital and green transition, while adopting disruptive learning methodologies that contribute to attract young generations.
The project focuses on the following key aspects, with the support of an upcoming wide Network of education providers and a Network of EU regional authorities contributing to the modernisation of TCLF education:
1. To update an EU Skills Strategies at EU level, and also existing at national level, and to develop one for three of the countries that do not still have. This includes anticipating and addressing skills gaps in the textile, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) sectors through public-private collaborative skills alliances at regional level working and developing regional Pact for Skills.
2. To develop innovative Curricula and training resources using new training methodologies. This involves collaboration with various actors in the education and training community throughout Europe, ensuring that training programmes are aligned with the evolving needs of the TCLF sectors.
3. To promote the Attractiveness and Inclusion in these sectors as a career choice. This includes measures to ensure that no talent is wasted, providing inclusive opportunities for professionals from diverse backgrounds, and facilitating their integration in the sectors.
4. To launch an Awareness Campaign: Additionally, partners will conduct a robust awareness campaign to raise awareness about the TCLF sectors and their career opportunities.
OUTCOMES
AT STRATEGIC LEVEL
- 1 reinforced EU network of TCLF training providers (+ members, + related sectors).
- 1 network of European regions promoting the modernisation of VET in TCLF extended (+ members, + actions).
- 1 updated European strategy, and 7 updated national skills strategies.
- 3 new national skills strategies.
- Regional TCLF Pact for Skills.
- Dissemination and promotion events.
AT EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
- Training schemes on circular economy and digitalisation of companies.
- 2 courses level EQF 3-4.
- 2 courses level EQF 4-5.
- 2 courses level EQF 6+.
- Innovative curriculum content on circular economy and digitalisation.
- 2 modular eBooks, compatible with APPs augmented reality.
- Online courses where real work environments will be reproduced available in.
- eLearning platform (non-immersive experience).
- Metaverse Labs (immersive experience).
AT SOCIAL LEVEL
- 1 Manifesto for Diversity and Inclusion in TCLF industries.
- 1 Guidelines on how to promote the attractiveness of TCLF industries among young people for companies.
- 2 international design competitions.
- 1 for VET.
- 1 for Higher Education, with 2 categories per competition: footwear and clothing.
- Events promoting the attractiveness of TCLF industries for young people.
- Open days in companies.
PROJECT NUMBER 101111842
The project is funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme.
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