Seisc - Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Smart Clothing

Partner Presentation
Regional Education Office for Tuscany - Italy 🇮🇹
The Regional School Office for Tuscany serves as a branch of the Ministry of Education, University, and Research on a regional scale 🏫. It acts as the pivotal link between the Ministry and the autonomous schools in the region (over 600 across various levels: pre-primary, primary, secondary) 🍎. The office champions and propagates educational policies for students at the regional level 📝, assists educational institutions in developing and innovating their educational programs 🎓, and fosters integration with other local entities 🤝. Additionally, it supports the creation of school networks 🌐 and carries out oversight and evaluative roles to ensure the educational goals set by the Ministry are met 📊. Specifically, Office III is instrumental in bolstering school autonomy, liaising with local, national, and international bodies, promoting the European dimension of education, and actively participating in European project planning, aiding institutions as consortium coordinators or partners 🇪🇺.
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi
Agenzia Erasmus+ INAPP

Ortaköy 80.Yıl MTAL has been functioning as a vocational and industrial high school since 2004, with a capacity of 1000 students aged 14 to 20+ years, located in the rural outskirts of Ankara 🏫🛠️. Additionally, the school offers adult education for those over 20 years old who are unable to attend daytime classes due to work commitments 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓🌙. Many students from less developed areas of the city come from families with lower income and educational levels 🏘️💼. The region is considered an affordable living option for newcomers from the Far East regions of Turkey and has recently become a learning hub for Syrian refugees as well 🗺️🛖.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

Euro Education Bulgaria (EEB) is a dynamic new entity to enhance vocational training and bring a global dimension to the training processes in Plovdiv, Bulgaria 🇧🇬🌐. EEB is committed to delivering exceptional education and training to a diverse audience, utilising non-formal and informal methods 📚. Its array of programs spans vocational training, student mobility, and tourism activities enriched with educational value 🏫✈️🎒. The company is eager to globalise the local business landscape by hosting European students and facilitating Bulgarian youths' experience in other European countries 🤝🇪🇺. EEB focuses on several key areas: sustainable development 🌱, the importance of the individual 👤, social community economy 💼, subsidiarity, and the fusion and exchange of knowledge, technologies, and cultures 🔄. The company’s expertise includes project management, needs assessment, non-formal education, and leveraging ICT for learning 🖥️.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

OpenCom is a social enterprise adept in non-formal training, creating, and deploying IT tools tailored for training and education, multimedia, graphics, and design 🎨. It also specializes in project management, risk management, and Dissemination and Communication Management Quality Management 📈. As a newcomer to Higher Education projects within the Erasmus+ program, OpenCom holds significant expertise in crafting innovative training courses and activities using Active Learning Methodologies to promote independent learning, lifelong learning, and continuing education 📚. They focus on fostering critical and systematic thinking among individuals, supporting their sustainable employability and career development 🚀. OpenCom is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the Design and Provision of Training Services and is an Accredited Training Organization for Project Management PRINCE2 Method 🎖️. It is also an ASVIS Associate Partner 🤝.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

PRAKTICA is spearheaded by a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to the triumph of mobility projects and forging strong bonds of trust with their partners 🌐🤝. They champion hands-on training and gaining real-world experiences as essential for the personal and professional progression of Europe's youth 📈👩‍🎓👨‍🎓. Since its inception in 2013 by experts with over 15 years in the field, PRAKTICA has specialised in European Mobility Projects, demonstrating expertise in all stages from conception to evaluation, notably in programs like ERASMUS+, LEONARDO DA VINCI, GRUNDTVIG, among others 📝🔄. They are firm believers that direct training and work experience are key to unlocking the potential of young Europeans for a thriving future 🗝️💡.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education BulgariaOrtaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

CFI Reina Isabel S.L. is a Private Educational Centre dedicated to establishing an innovative educational model 🎓. Their goal is to be a benchmark for practical training, job placement, provision of content with modern study systems, and promoting comprehensive education and values for their students 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓. The institution comprises 7 departments, employs over 60 staff members, and educates approximately 800 students 🏫👥.
CFI Reina Isabel focuses on vocational training as an organisation solely dedicated to education, offering three medium-level training cycles and nine higher-level training cycles 📚🔧. Beyond these regulated training programs, the centre provides a variety of Masters, expert courses, employment training, and other specialised courses designed to enhance the employability and entrepreneurial skills of their students 💼🚀.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

Istituto Benvenuto Cellini is a high school with a focus on vocational and technical subjects such as mechanics 🔧, electronics 📡, telecommunications 📱, fashion 👚, graphics 🎨, and multimedia 🖥️. The institution prides itself on offering extensive practical experiences through work simulations in companies, internships, and collaborations with external organizations 🤝🏢. Students from the technical school are expected to complete over 150 hours, and those from the vocational school over 240 hours, in partner companies by the end of their studies ⏱️🏭. These PCTO projects enable students to engage with the working world during their education, providing a significant opportunity that is directly related to their academic pursuits 📚➡️💼.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & ConsultingEuro Education BulgariaOrtaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

3DBear is an education technology company from Finland, leading the charge in XR technology solutions for education 📚💡. Standing at the vanguard of vocational education innovation, 3DBear has crafted over 400 XR solutions for education and has earned recognition from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as one of the top eight companies worldwide in merging extended reality with education 🌍🏆. The team comprises seven full-time employees and a collaborative network of 10 part-time freelancers 🤝. With an impressive 50,000 monthly average users and about 30 dedicated teachers XR ambassadors, 3DBear aids educators in creating and designing immersive learning experiences using AR/VR technologies 🕶️👩‍🏫. They supply expertly curated pedagogical tools and service design processes, all honed for AR/VR instruction, developed in synergy with the world's premier educational system 🎒🏅.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

The mission of Technological University Dublin is, 'Our ambitious vision is to create a better world together 🌍. We will foster a solution-oriented capability amongst our people, encouraging them to find rapid resolutions to the global challenges that we face 🧠🌐. We will support technological and innovative advances to help society thrive 💡🚀. Our education model will evolve and change, nurturing bright minds, providing new pathways for people, encouraging excellence 🎓, and celebrating the achievements of everyone who makes up the TU Dublin family 🎉. The main activities of the university include teaching, research, and engagement 📚🔬🤝. These support providing accredited education and training programmes from apprenticeship to PhD 🛠️🎓. The university is an awarding body under legislation and can confer certificates, diplomas, and degrees following the academic quality assurance standards and procedures 📜✅.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & ConsultingEuro Education BulgariaOrtaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä (LHKK) is an educational consortium in Southwest-Häme, Finland, comprising the Forssa Vocational Institute, Faktia Oy, and the Fokka Foundation, based in Forssa. It provides nationwide vocational training and continuing education, with over 3000 learners annually 📚, and offers business services through Faktia Oy, focusing on the regional employment needs through the Fokka Foundation 🏢. LHKK delivers flexible vocational education across six fields for 18 vocations (EQF level 4) and advanced qualifications (EQF level 5) for adult learners 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓. It emphasizes the development of workplace, digital 💻, entrepreneurial 📈, and international skills 🌍, tailoring to individual career goals and providing post-graduation support 🎓. LHKK strives to be a dynamic force in local development, working in sync with national and regional partners to meet the dynamic needs of the workforce and the community 🏘️.

Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

🌐 The SEiSC project is aligned with the SDGs from the Agenda 2030 of the UNO. Here are some of them:

🎓 QUALITY EDUCATION [Goal 4]
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. 📚

💼 GOOD JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH [Goal 8]
Improve the employability of professionals through training, developing skills that can be applied across different sectors, thus contributing to economic growth and innovation. 💡

🏭 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE [Goal 9]
Foster innovation in agriculture and industry through the application of circular economy processes and the development of new products and business processes. 🔄

♻️ ENSURE SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION PATTERNS [Goal 12]
Support the transition to sustainable production and consumption models through the application of circular economy processes and the reuse of agricultural waste and surpluses. 🌱

🤝 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS [Goal 17]
Collaborate with a diverse range of partners from different nations to develop skills, training, and multidisciplinary approaches to circular economy. 🌍
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

🌟 PROJECT’S RESULTS

📊 Management Products: Crafted essential management tools, including the MNG Plan, Interim, and Final reports, to ensure the project's success.
📚 Report: Discover insights in the report, "The potential of circular economy practices in the agricultural sector as a booster to sustainable growth and wellbeing.“
🌍 Multilingual Qualification Matrix: Preparation of the "Expert at applying circular economy processes in agriculture" matrix, bridging language barriers and promoting expertise.
🎓 Training Programme: EQF 4 and EQF 5 training programs feature a micro-credential system, virtual simulations, and an engaging Serious Game experience.
🏆 Certification: The ACE-EX Certificate creation, a testament to Circular Economy prowess.
📖 Training Module: Training modules on a MOOC Platform, fostering accessible learning.
📈 Communication: An integrated communication and dissemination plan has been designed, along with final reporting featuring achievement indicators.
🌿 Sustainability Plan: Committed to long-term sustainability with a dedicated plan.
👩‍🎓 Final Certification: Expertise validation will come from external experts through the final certification process
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

SPECIFIC GOALS! 🚀

Identify at least 12 best practices or strategies (2 per country) in IFP institutes regarding the teaching of a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset to students through virtual simulation and existing collaborations between IFP institutes and sustainable fashion clothing organizations (Active Learning Methodologies). 🔍
Develop branched learning scenarios on sustainable and smart clothing business environments to be integrated into the virtual simulation through AI algorithms according to a learning path that achieves the learning objectives identified in the Competence Framework for Students. 🌿🧠
Develop a training program for teachers as "Sustainable Adaptive Teachers" and certify at least 60 IFP teachers as effective adaptive teachers, capable of preparing students for a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset through virtual simulation with artificial intelligence, Active Learning Methodologies, and an inquiry-based approach. 🏅👩‍🏫
Create a virtual simulation platform that allows students to acquire a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset, integrate branched learning scenarios on sustainable and smart clothing business environments through supervised AI algorithms, and provide teachers with guidance according to an adaptive teaching approach. 💻🌐
Disseminate the progress and results of the project activities to stakeholders, allowing the project to have an effective impact on project stakeholders and ensuring the sustainability of the virtual Community of Practice after the end of the project. 📢🤝
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

General Objective

The main goal of the SEiSC project is to increase the capacity of IFP institutes to teach students a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset through virtual simulations and AI 🤖, in order to improve their employability and career development 🚀. The creation of networks between VET institutions and organizations operating in the sustainable fashion and smart clothing sectors aims to enhance the implementation of the project through a cross-sectoral approach materialized in realistic simulation scenarios 🌐. The adaptive educational approach, supported by artificial intelligence algorithms that constitute the logic of simulation, is designed to help teachers enhance their practical teaching skills through digitalization, Design Thinking, game-based learning, inquiry-based teaching, Active Learning Methodologies (e.g., simulation-based), and systems thinking 🧠.
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

We are honoured to introduce the partners of the SEiSC project, an international collaboration aimed at reshaping vocational education for a sustainable future. 🌍

Led by Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä in Finland 🇫🇮, the school spearheading this initiative, our consortium includes:

OpenCom from Italy 🇮🇹
Ortakoy 80.Yil Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi from Turkey 🇹🇷
Technological University of Dublin from Ireland 🇮🇪
Centro de Formación Internacional Reina Isabel from Spain 🇪🇸
Praktica Training Consulting, also from Spain 🇪🇸
IIS Benvenuto Cellini from Italy 🇮🇹
Regional Education Office for Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹
Euro Education Bulgaria from Bulgaria 🇧🇬
3D Bear Oy from Finland 🇫🇮

Together, we commit to an education that equips the youth with innovative and sustainable skills for the challenges of the labor market. 🎓🌱
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi

The SEiSC project 🌿 is part of the European Green Deal 🇪🇺 and the Digital Education Action Plan 🖥️, aiming to achieve the European Education Area by 2025 🎯 and to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 🌐. It fosters sustainable development 🌱, innovation 🔍, and digitalization 💡 while addressing the skills gap 🛠️.
Aligned with Finland's national strategy for sustainable development ♻️, we strive to harmonize the teaching of these values 📚, enhance transparency 🔎, and issue sustainable development certifications 📜. Moreover, we develop expertise in climate 🌤️ and circular economy 🔄, preparing the educational institution of the future 🚀.
Collaboration with companies is vital 🤝 to prepare students for immediate entry into the labor market 💼. The project advocates for responsible education 📖, develops entrepreneurial education 👩‍💼, and updates European VET 🌍. With XR simulations 🕶️, we provide advanced tools for developing problem-solving 🧠, digital, and socio-pedagogical skills essential for entrepreneurial teaching 🏫.
The SEiSC project delivers sustainable 🌱 and transferable entrepreneurial job skills 🛠️, boosting student employability 👨‍🎓 and utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AI virtual simulations for personalized learning 🤖. We support the development of sustainable entrepreneurship competencies 💼, offering virtual experiences in sustainable fashion 🧵 and smart clothing 👕, burgeoning fields for the job market of the future 🌟.
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Forssan ammatti-instituutti
3DBear
OpenCom Italy
TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath
Centro Formación Internacional Reina Isabel
Praktica, Training & Consulting
Euro Education Bulgaria
Ortaköy 80.Yıl Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi