HolUp
A Holistic Approach for Upskilling Competences of SMEs, VET Institutions and VET Providers for Preparing the Future Works in the Digital Era
2021- 2023 | Erasmus+ KA220 project | 2020-1-TR01-KA226-VET-097786
About the Project
The HolUp Project aims to holistically upskill SMEs, VET institutions, and VET providers to prepare them for future work demands in the digital era. By addressing the evolving job market needs and the competencies educational organisations must teach, the project bridges the gap between current skills and those required for tomorrow’s workforce. HolUp supports SMEs in developing their future workforce while helping VET institutions enhance their role in shaping skilled employees, ensuring alignment between education and industry demands in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Project Outputs
Key outputs include a comprehensive gap analysis report identifying disparities between existing and future competencies in partner countries, and a Holistic Approach Guide offering strategies for upskilling and workforce planning through multi-level governance. The project also delivers a self-paced Open Online Course (OER) designed to provide flexible, high-quality training that meets evolving enterprise and skills needs, empowering both SMEs and VET providers to build effective communication and collaborative relationships for sustainable workforce development.
Project Materials
All the materials created within this project are available to the public for free.
A comparative analysis and the conceptualisation of the gap in the existing labour market needs and future jobs requirements from the perspective of SMEs and VET institutions/providers. This report also presents different attitudes of the SMEs and VET institutions/providers at the EU level.
Web Resource/Downloadable Material
A multilevel governance framework outlining how skills supply and demand can be aligned through structured stakeholder cooperation. The model supports SMEs and VET institutions in adapting to evolving labour market needs across local, national, and EU levels.
Web Resource
A flexible, self-paced online course offering curated modules and resources to support SMEs and VET institutions in developing competences for the digital era. The course allows learners to progress at their own pace while exploring upskilling strategies, lifelong learning approaches, and relevant digital tools.
eBook/Web Resource
Meet the Team
Project Partners
- ProEduca (Czech Republic)
- Archivio della Memoria (Italy)
- A.S.I.E (Romania)
- CESUR (Spain)
- EIA-Atlântica (Portugal)
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (Turkey)
- TUS (Ireland)
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