Project Overview
B4CVET is an international vocational education project designed to modernize Albania’s agricultural VET sector by integrating biochar-based learning and circular carbon economy (CCE) principles into vocational training. The project responds to persistent challenges in the sector, including low innovation, limited sustainability practices, and weak alignment between vocational education and labor market needs.
By introducing practical, competence-based learning modules, B4CVET equips learners, educators, farmers, and SMEs with applied green skills that support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and new business opportunities.
Project Objectives
- Introduce biochar and circular economy concepts into VET curricula
- Develop competence-based training modules aligned with EU sustainability priorities
- Strengthen collaboration between VET providers, industry, and agriculture stakeholders
- Promote green entrepreneurship and innovation in rural areas
- Align Albanian VET education with the EU Green Deal and Skills Agenda
Key Components & Activities
Curriculum Development & Pilot Implementation
B4CVET develops and pilots biochar-related learning modules in Albanian VET schools, integrating:
- Hands-on, practice-oriented training
- Interdisciplinary learning approaches
- Entrepreneurship and business development components
Capacity Building & International Cooperation
The project includes international study visits and knowledge exchange with leading European organizations active in circular carbon economy and sustainable agriculture.
Digital & Innovative Learning Tools
Digital learning resources and teaching aids support blended learning approaches and ensure accessibility for learners and educators.
Business–VET Collaboration
B4CVET actively engages farmers, SMEs, and industry stakeholders, enabling real-world application of biochar solutions for:
- Soil health improvement
- Water management
- Carbon sequestration
Our Role
A & I Services & Consulting participates as a project partner, contributing to:
- Support in implementation and coordination activities
- Stakeholder engagement and dissemination
- Alignment of project outputs with national VET priorities
- Ensuring relevance and sustainability of results
Expected Results & Impact
- Modernized VET curricula aligned with green transition needs
- Increased employability and green skills among VET learners
- Stronger VET–industry collaboration in agriculture
- New opportunities for green entrepreneurship and job creation
- Scalable models for sustainable VET modernization
Sustainability & Long-Term Impact
B4CVET ensures sustainability through:
- Validated competence frameworks integrated into VET systems
- Policy-oriented recommendations for long-term adoption
- Strong dissemination and stakeholder engagement strategies
Consortium & Partners
The B4CVET consortium brings together European and Albanian partners with expertise in sustainable agriculture, education, and innovation:
- DEULA Nienburg GmbH – Lehranstalt für Agrartechnik (Coordinator)
- BLINC – Blended Learning Institutions Cooperative
- Irish Bioenergy Association (IRBEA Ltd)
- Ministry of Economy and Innovation
- AgriNet Foundation
- A & I Services & Consulting
