What is done within CB VET in Georgia?

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, the development of vocational education and training (VET) capacities aims to strengthen the vocational education system in third countries not associated with the programme, to strengthen their quality, relevance and efficiency and to contribute to the modernization of education. This is achieved through international cooperation, sharing of best practices and capacity building of educational institutions and individuals involved in vocational education. Projects under this umbrella often involve partnerships between EU member states and non-EU countries, such as Georgia, focused on improving skills, job opportunities and educational frameworks.

Overview of ERASMUS+ projects with the involvement of Georgia (2017-2024)

Georgia actively participated in various Erasmus+ projects in the field of professional education, however it is important to note that Georgian institutions and organizations are usually not coordinators, but participants in these projects. Georgian beneficiaries have played a key role in many initiatives that focus on improving skills, promoting international cooperation and raising the quality of education in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality and energy efficiency.

Georgia was involved in 9 Erasmus+ projects in 2017-2024, with a total EU grant value of 2,236,162 euros. These projects had various goals, from promoting innovation in SMEs, strengthening digital skills, promoting the sustainability of vocational education to improving continuing health education.

Main projects and participation of Georgia

         Completed projects

Several projects involving Georgian institutions have already been completed, including:

  • EU Youth Power (Completed, €226,962) – Coordinated by Bulgaria, this project focused on youth engagement and strengthening education, involving Georgian partners such as the Georgian Reform Association.
  • Facilitating the development of eco-innovative business models in small and medium-sized businesses in the hospitality industry (Completed, €263,975) – Coordinated by Italy, this project aimed to develop environmentally friendly business models in the hospitality industry, in which Georgia Technical University was the main participant.
  • Assessment of health education is becoming digital (completed, €281,211) – coordinated by Ireland, the project aims to integrate digital tools in health education, Ilia State University represents the interests of Georgia.

    Current projects

Currently, there are several ongoing projects that highlight Georgia's ongoing involvement in the Erasmus+ program:

  • IN-VET: Promotion of international internship programs (current, €400,000) – This project, coordinated by Hungary, promotes international internship opportunities for Georgian students with the participation of the Skills Agency.
  • MÖBIUS: interregional representation and cooperation in the field of professional education (Ongoing, €400,000) – Coordinated by Hungary, this project focuses on enhancing cooperation in vocational education in regions where the Skills Agency plays an important role in representing Georgia

    future projects

Several capacity building projects where Georgian institutions will cooperate with international partners are also discussed. This includes initiatives such as REBUILD (Italy) and Women Engagement Boost in Technology (Italy), which will support various vocational education initiatives, together with Georgian organizations such as the Skills Agency and other local educational bodies.

Project cost and financial contribution

The total financial assistance of these 9 projects for Georgia was substantial and amounted to 2,236,162 euros. This funding contributed to the development of vocational skills and education, as well as the improvement of various vocational education systems in Georgia.

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What Is Done Under CB VET in Georgia

In the framework of the Erasmus+ Program, Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (VET) aims to strengthen the VET systems in third countries not associated with the program, enhance their quality, relevance, and effectiveness, and foster the modernization of education. This is achieved through international cooperation, sharing of best practices, and improving the capacity of educational institutions and individuals involved in VET. Projects under this umbrella often involve partnerships between European Union member states and non-EU countries, such as Georgia, with a focus on improving skills, job opportunities, and educational frameworks.

OVERVIEW OF ERASMUS+ PROJECTS WITH GEORGIAN INVOLVEMENT (2017–2024)

Georgia has actively participated in various Erasmus+ projects in the VET sector, although it is important to note that Georgian institutions and organizations are typically not the coordinators but rather participants in these projects. Georgian beneficiaries have played a crucial role in many initiatives that have focused on improving skills, fostering international cooperation, and enhancing educational quality in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and energy efficiency.

Georgia has been involved in 9 Erasmus+ projects between 2017 and 2024, with a total EU grant value of €2,236,162. These projects have had diverse objectives ranging from fostering innovation in SMEs, enhancing digital skills, promoting sustainability in vocational education, to improving healthcare education.

KEY PROJECTS AND GEORGIAN PARTICIPATION

  1. Completed Projects
    Several projects involving Georgian institutions have already been completed, including:
    • EU Youth Power (Completed, €226,962) – Coordinated by Bulgaria, this project focused on youth engagement and educational empowerment, with Georgian partners like Georgia's Reforms Associates participating.
    • Fostering Eco-Innovative Business Model Development in SMEs in the Hospitality Industry (Completed, €263,975) – Coordinated by Italy, this project aimed to support the development of eco-friendly business models in the hospitality industry, with Georgian Technical University as a key participant.
    • Assessment in Healthcare Education goes Digital (Completed, €281,211) – Coordinated by Ireland, the project sought to integrate digital tools in healthcare education, with Ilia State University representing Georgian interests.
  2. Ongoing Projects
    There are currently several ongoing projects that highlight Georgia's continued involvement in the Erasmus+ program:
    • IN-VET: Promote International Traineeship Programs (Ongoing, €400,000) – This project, coordinated by Hungary, promotes international traineeship opportunities for Georgian students, with the Skills Agency acting as a participant.
    • MÖBIUS: Cross-Regional Representation and Cooperation in VET (Ongoing, €400,000) – Coordinated by Hungary, this project focuses on enhancing VET cooperation across regions, with the Skills Agency playing an important role in Georgian representation.
  3. Upcoming Projects
    There are also several capacity-building projects in the pipeline, where Georgian institutions will collaborate with international partners. These include initiatives such as REBUILD (Italy) and Women Engagement Boost in Technology (Italy), which will support various VET initiatives, with Georgian organizations like Skills Agency and other local educational bodies as partners.

PROJECT VALUE AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

The total financial contribution of these 9 projects to Georgia has been substantial, amounting to €2,236,162. This funding has supported the development of vocational skills and education, as well as the improvement of various VET systems in Georgia.