{"id":314,"date":"2023-01-02T16:19:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T16:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/?p=314"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:24:39","slug":"secove-sustainable-energy-centres-of-vocational-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/secove-sustainable-energy-centres-of-vocational-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"SECOVE &#8211; SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CENTRES OF VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>PROJECT NAME:<\/strong> SECOVE<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROJECT NUMBER:<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-315 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Picture1-300x99-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"99\" \/>01056201<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM:<\/strong> Erasmus +<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROJECT DURATION:<\/strong> 2022 &#8211; 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARTNERS:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of West Attica,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniwa.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.uniwa.gr<\/a>,Greece\u00a0 \u2013 coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Technical University of Kosice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuke.sk\/wps\/portal\/tuke\/!ut\/p\/z0\/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zifRxNTYy8TAx8_S3MjAwcAzxD_FxMfAP8TA30g1Pz9AuyHRUBboM3Ig!!\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tuke.sk<\/a>, Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>ASTRA \u2013 Association for innovation and development, Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>IZOLA, <a href=\"https:\/\/izola.sk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/izola.sk ,<\/a>Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Secondary industrial school of construction and geodesy,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stavke.sk\/?fbclid=IwAR01jurzMyMcoMIrlCR6M8OLRKzPNcCN_8m849xp7Ig2K0d9q4KVt6wJTz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.stavke.sk<\/a>, Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers, Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>IDEC,, Greece<\/li>\n<li>IEK Delta,<a href=\"https:\/\/iekdelta.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/iekdelta.gr<\/a>, Greece<\/li>\n<li>IEK Aigaleo,<a href=\"https:\/\/iekaigal.att.sch.gr\/?page_id=328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/iekaigal.att<\/a>, Greece<\/li>\n<li>Komora mal\u00e9ho a stredn\u00e9ho priemyslu v Pireu, Greece<\/li>\n<li>CRES,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cres.gr\/cres\/index_uk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.cres.gr<\/a>,\u00a0Greece<\/li>\n<li>Politeknika Ikastegia Txorrieri,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.txorierri.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.txorierri.net<\/a>, Spain<\/li>\n<li>ONDOAN,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ondoan.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ondoan.com<\/a>, Spain<\/li>\n<li>GAIA,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaia.es\/en_US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gaia.es<\/a>, Spain<\/li>\n<li>CIOFS-FP,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciofs-fp.org\/en\/homepage_eng-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ciofs-fp.org<\/a>, Italy<\/li>\n<li>Universita degli studi di Roma La Sapienza,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniroma1.it\/en\/pagina-strutturale\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.uniroma1.it<\/a>, Italy<\/li>\n<li>RI.EL.CO Impianti srl, Italy<\/li>\n<li>Regione autonoma della Sardegna,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regione.sardegna.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.regione.sardegna.it<\/a> Italy<\/li>\n<li>Omegaflow,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.omegaflow.pt\/?fbclid=IwAR3SFVYggXr13i0vIPwanXAYSrrPRXjxR5lDvX5YpZO7MafTVYyO3irztfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.omegaflow.pt<\/a>, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>IPP, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>ENERGAIA,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.energaia.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.energaia.pt<\/a>, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>INOVA+, Portugal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROJECT OBJECTIVES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure the sustainability of SECOVE platform, through engagement of stakeholders, alignment with Smart Specialization Strategies and securing governance and financing.<\/li>\n<li>To promote learner-centred and inclusive COVEs, bringing holistic approaches to the individual, labor market-driven qualifications under the umbrella topic of sustainable energy.<\/li>\n<li>To promote creativity, entrepreneurial mindset and innovative learning opportunities through the cooperation between education, industry and incubators.<\/li>\n<li>To establish innovation hubs and support work-based learning at national and transnational level.<\/li>\n<li>To develop work-based schemes following the principles of ECVET and arrange transnational certification and recognition.<\/li>\n<li>To attract more women in technical occupations.<\/li>\n<li>To promote quality culture and support VET providers to adopt European and international quality standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secove-project.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/secove-project.eu\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Conclusion of Erasmus+ project \u201cSECOVE\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The Erasmus+ \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/\">SECOVE &#8211; Sustainable Energy Centres of Vocational Excellence<\/a>\u201d project has officially concluded its activities, culminating in a final Congress that celebrated its achievements. During the Final Congress, which was held at the University of West Attica (Greece), the Applied Research &amp; Innovation Competition Award ceremony was set to honour the best projects from the national and transnational competition, showcasing innovative solutions developed by students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the project ends, we also conclude with SECOVE\u2019s core outputs \u2013 the Innovation Hubs, National Observatories, and the SECOVE Academy \u2013 which are now showcased as permanent resources in the project\u2019s portal. Our ambition and determination drives us to provide better quality and vocational excellence in education in the field of sustainable energy across Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Innovation Hubs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>The Innovation Hubs are central to the project, designed as both physical and virtual centres where vocational education meets industry. The Hubs provide a space for collaboration among students, educators, and professionals so they can exchange knowledge and practices\u00a0about real practices and challenges in\u00a0sustainable energy. By linking VET schools directly with local companies, the\u00a0Hubs\u2019 purpose is to\u00a0ensure that\u00a0education is\u00a0aligned with\u00a0real\u00a0labour market needs, fostering innovation and skills\u00a0development beyond the project\u2019s\u00a0lifetime.\u00a0<br \/>&gt;\u00a0<u>Visit the 5 dynamic learning spaces<\/u>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/hubs\/\">https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/hubs\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/the-measurable-impact-of-secoves-innovation-hubs\/\">Impact on Innovation<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>National Observatories<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>The National Observatories have proven their strategic value by driving inclusive excellence in sustainable energy VET.\u00a0The\u00a0observatories\u00a0are responsible for\u00a0monitoring\u00a0the\u00a0skills gaps, labour market trends, and policy alignment across\u00a0the partner\u00a0countries (Greece, Spain, Slovakia, Italy, Portugal).\u00a0The Observatories are responsible for promoting and\u00a0ensuring that\u00a0Vocational education and training\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0only address technical\u00a0knowledge and skills,\u00a0but also promotes\u00a0social inclusion and equality.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>&gt;\u00a0<u>Visit the National Observatories<\/u>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/observatory-on-inclusiveness-and-attractiveness-of-vet\/\">https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/observatory-on-inclusiveness-and-attractiveness-of-vet\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/driving-inclusive-excellence-in-sustainable-energy-vet\/\">Impact on Inclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the\u00a0project\u2019s\u00a0main\u00a0focus\u00a0is\u00a0on lifelong learning. With the\u00a0success of\u00a0the\u00a0SECOVE Student Mobilities\u00a0and the\u00a0transnational synergy opportunities,\u00a0VET learners\u00a0were able\u00a0to gain hands-on experience in different European countries, broadening their technical, professional\u00a0and cultural skills.\u00a0The Student\u00a0mobilities\u00a0were one of the\u00a0most dynamic and impactful components of the project, driving vocational excellence through cross-border collaboration. This mobile, flexible learning ecosystem\u2014supported by the portal\u2019s services\u2014effectively functions as an academy without walls, promoting innovative and quality lifelong learning pathways that lead to\u00a0recognized\u00a0qualifications.\u00a0<br \/>&gt;\u00a0<u>Visit the SECOVE Academy<\/u>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/resources\/#learning-materials\">https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/resources\/#learning-materials<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/the-success-of-secove-student-mobilities\/\">Impact on Education<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The SECOVE Portal\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0SECOVE Portal has grown into a lively European hub where VET providers, universities, companies,\u00a0and the public can\u00a0connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas\u00a0and practices in the field of sustainable energy.\u00a0In numbers, its impact is clear\u00a0as the continuous flow of\u00a0information\u00a0about\u00a0completed\/future\u00a0events, mobilities, and\u00a0overall\u00a0resources,\u00a0made it possible for the partnership to ensure\u00a0the continuous\u00a0growth of the SECOVE community. As the project concludes, the portal remains a sustainable digital\u00a0tool\u00a0and space\u00a0for sharing best practices\u00a0and fostering new partnerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/secove-portal-our-impact-in-numbers\/\">Impact on Community<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And finally, visit the\u00a0<strong>SECOVE Community<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secove-portal.eu\/\">https:\/\/secove-portal.eu<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Project\u00a0number: 101056201<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-387\" src=\"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/spolufinancovane-eu-en-300x71.png\" alt=\"Co-founded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/spolufinancovane-eu-en-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/spolufinancovane-eu-en.png 436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SECOVE aims to establish a cooperation platform for Centres of Vocational Excellence across Europe in the sector of renewable and sustainable energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-projects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=314"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":388,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions\/388"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra-ngo.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}