The above mentioned activity took place in the form of mobility, hosted in Bruges by EEKHOUT Academy, the Belgian partner of the project. The team of participants from BIRA consisted of Benedetta, project manager in the field of vocational training and Daniel and Iñigo, computer engineers interested in applying digital innovation to the training/educational field. This variety of expertise and skills has added value in exploring the educational needs of NEETs and ELETs and innovative methods that can be applied to support their reintegration in education or employment path.

During the mobility the participants had the opportunity to visit the University of Applied Sciences VIVES and the unique Game Lab hosting the largest game collection with more than 24,000 board and board games used in training and education and for teacher’s training and upskilling.

In addition, during the mobility activity, the participants contributed to the elaboration of the ‘Needs of the Neets and ELET’ e-booklet, articulated in 8 chapters and analysing the Challenges Faced by NEETs and ELETs, the Competencies and Skills Needed, the best practices applied as well as some success stories in the 3 countries involved (Belgium, Spain and Turkey).

The mobility was concluded with the visit to the Economisch Huis Oostende and the Vrij Technisch Institute where the participants had the opportunity to hear direct experiences of NEET and ELETs inclusions and best practices put in place in Belgium through European and governmental funding opportunities.

This enriching experience allowed BIRA’s team to gain valuable insights into innovative approaches for supporting NEETs and ELETs, fostering deeper understanding and collaboration across borders. The knowledge and connections gained will contribute to BIRA’s ongoing efforts in advancing educational inclusion and empowering professionals working with young people at risk.

The EDIT project aiming to address the skills gap between current training provision and industry needs in the areas of eco-innovation, sustainability and inclusivity, has been funded by the European Union and involved partner training and adult education organisations and trainers working in the tourism and hospitality sector in Italy, Spain/Basque Country and Greece.

The main outputs produced by the project, and available online, are:

• Reports of the 3 Roundtables of experts on Sustainable, Inclusive and Digital Tourism available at the following link: https://edit-tourism.com/round-tables/
• The publication of an E-book in 4 EU languages (English, Spanish, Greek, Italian) designed to enhance your understanding and implementation of sustainable, digital, and inclusive practices in the tourism sector. As the industry evolves, it is imperative for professionals, students, and enthusiasts to stay updated with the latest trends and methodologies that not only enhance the tourist experience but also contribute to the well-being of our environment and society. The ebook is available on EDIT’s website: https://edit-tourism.com/results/
• The design of an online training module on Inclusive Tourism, whose acquisition is necessary to fill the gap identified in the training offered in the tourism industry in the project countries. The online course is available at the following link: https://com2lab.eu

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/edit-eco-digital-inclusive-tourism-training/?viewAsMember=true

During the meeting, the partners planned the upcoming tasks and addressed the future challenges of the project. The collaborative spirit and insightful discussions between the partners have further solidified our commitment to creating safer digital environments for students!

A big thank you to the University of Alicante for their warm hospitality and to all our partners for their invaluable contributions. Together, we are making strides toward a brighter, cyberbullying-free future!

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It provided BIRA with the opportunity to meet our partners in person for the first time and engage in discussions about the next steps.

During the meeting, we had fruitful conversations, exchanged ideas, and established connections that will be invaluable as we move forward with the project.
A big thanks to Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg for hosting the meeting and to all our partners for their active participation.
Looking forward to the progress and collaborations to harness the potential of AI for positive impact on teenagers mental health and wellbeing.

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