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Project Overview EmpowerVET is a strategic capacity-building project addressing the structural mismatch between vocational education outcomes and labor market needs in Albania. Persistent skills gaps, limited entrepreneurial competencies, and insufficient digital integration have contributed to youth unemployment and underemployment. EmpowerVET responds by modernizing VET systems and strengthening collaboration between education, industry, and public institutions. The project focuses on equipping learners and educators with key competences, entrepreneurial mindsets, and digital skills required to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. Project Objectives Key Components & Activities Curriculum Alignment & Innovation EmpowerVET develops and updates learning materials to reflect labor market trends, embedding transversal skills, entrepreneurship, and applied digital competences into VET programs. Teacher Training & Professional Development Teachers benefit from structured training programs focused on: Digital Integration The project introduces digital platforms and collaborative tools that support: Stakeholder Engagement EmpowerVET actively involves businesses, SMEs, and public institutions in curriculum design, validation, and implementation, ensuring relevance and sustainability. Our Role A & I Services & Consulting participates as a project partner, contributing to: Expected Results & Impact Sustainability & Long-Term Impact EmpowerVET ensures long-term impact through: Consortium & Partners The EmpowerVET consortium combines international and local expertise in education, innovation, and project management:

inable agriculture, and advanced manufacturing. Teacher Training & Capacity Building Educators receive targeted training in: Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships DigiVET partners with 15 companies in Albania, Spain, and Turkey to provide: Inclusion & Equal Access Special initiatives, including the “VET for Her” program, promote female participation in STEM-related VET programs. Scholarships and mentoring support learners from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds. Our Role A & I Services & Consulting participates as a project partner, contributing to: Expected Results & Impact Sustainability & Long-Term Impact DigiVET ensures sustainability through: Consortium & Partners The DigiVET consortium brings together academic, institutional, and private sector partners:

Project Overview CRAFT-VET is a transformative vocational education project aimed at revitalizing Albania’s artisanal and craft sector by bridging traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation, smart manufacturing, and circular economy principles. While Albania has a rich heritage in crafts such as woodworking, filigree jewelry, stone carving, and textiles, the sector faces declining youth engagement, outdated training practices, limited digital skills, and weak access to international markets. The project addresses these challenges by modernizing VET programs and equipping artisans and learners with future-ready skills that combine heritage preservation with economic competitiveness. Project Objectives Key Components & Activities Smart Craft Labs CRAFT-VET establishes Smart Craft Labs in VET schools, enabling hands-on learning in: Digital Market Access A dedicated digital craft marketplace is developed, allowing artisans and learners to: Circular Economy & Sustainability Training focuses on zero-waste production methods and sustainable material use, embedding circular economy principles into artisanal production. Legal Protection & Certification The project promotes Geographical Indication (GI) certification, strengthening legal protection and international competitiveness of Albanian crafts. Our Role A & I Services & Consulting contributes as a project partner by: Expected Results & Impact Sustainability & Long-Term Vision CRAFT-VET ensures long-term impact through: Consortium & Partners The CRAFT-VET consortium brings together VET institutions, research centers, private enterprises, and civil society organizations from the region:

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 Key Components & Activities Curriculum Development & Pilot Implementation B4CVET develops and pilots biochar-related learning modules in Albanian VET schools, integrating: 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: Our Role A & I Services & Consulting participates as a project partner, contributing to: Expected Results & Impact Sustainability & Long-Term Impact B4CVET ensures sustainability through: Consortium & Partners The B4CVET consortium brings together European and Albanian partners with expertise in sustainable agriculture, education, and innovation:

Project Overview DUALKO is a regional capacity-building project aimed at modernizing higher education in Albania and Kosovo through the implementation of Dual Higher Education (DHE) models. The project responds directly to the persistent mismatch between academic education and labor market needs, particularly in the ICT sector. By integrating academic learning with structured, work-based training, DUALKO strengthens cooperation between higher education institutions and the private sector. The project adapts proven dual education practices from Austria, Poland, and Cyprus to the local institutional, legal, and economic contexts of Albania and Kosovo. Project Objectives Key Components & Activities Development of Dual Higher Education Models DUALKO designs four adaptable DHE models, providing flexibility for different institutional and sectoral contexts. These models integrate academic instruction with supervised, work-based learning in partner companies. Capacity Building for Academic and Industry Staff The project delivers targeted training for: This ensures quality learning experiences and consistent standards across institutions. Digital Collaboration Platform A dedicated CMS and eLearning platform supports communication, coordination, and learning between universities, students, and industry partners. Pilot Implementation & Evaluation Pilot DHE programs are implemented in selected HEIs, followed by structured monitoring and evaluation to assess effectiveness, scalability, and impact. Our Role A & I Services & Consulting contributes as a project partner by: Our role focuses on ensuring practical applicability, long-term adoption, and alignment with regional development priorities. Expected Results & Impact Sustainability & Long-Term Vision DUALKO ensures sustainability through: Consortium & Partners The DUALKO consortium consists of higher education institutions, public authorities, and private sector partners from Albania, Kosovo, and the EU, working collaboratively to modernize higher education systems.

Project Overview AGILE is an international capacity-building project designed to support the twin green and digital transition in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Western Balkans, with a specific focus on Kenya, Albania, and Kosovo. The project responds to the growing demand for a modern workforce equipped with future-oriented competencies that contribute to sustainable economic growth and social impact. At its core, AGILE delivers an innovative, competency-oriented learning ecosystem that enables higher education institutions to modernize curricula, teaching methods, and digital learning infrastructures. The project places strong emphasis on aligning education with labor market needs while embedding sustainability, digitalization, and entrepreneurial thinking into academic programs. Project Objectives Key Components & Activities Competency-Oriented Curriculum Model AGILE introduces a curriculum model built around the Talent Triangle, integrating: This model is used to modernize and enrich existing study programs across seven higher education institutions in participating countries. eLearning & Digital Ecosystem The project develops a comprehensive digital learning environment, including: All resources are made publicly available, ensuring long-term accessibility and scalability. Our Role A & I Services & Consulting participates as a project partner, contributing to: Our involvement ensures that project outcomes remain practical, transferable, and aligned with both local contexts and European standards. Expected Results & Impact Consortium & Partners The AGILE consortium brings together leading academic institutions and organizations from Europe and Africa, including: