The international project INNOSKILLS-CE – Innovative Skills for Promoting Inclusive Rural Education in Central Europe has officially started, with funding from the Interreg Central Europe programme. A two-day kick-off meeting was held in Ferrara (Italy), where the partnership confirmed the project governance structure, clarified roles and responsibilities, agreed on key milestones and aligned on the initial implementation plan.
The project is delivered by a three-country partnership: SIPRO Agenzia Provinciale per lo Sviluppo (Italy) as the Lead Partner, Pannon Business Network – PBN (Hungary) and The Wałbrzych Region Fund – FRW (Poland).
INNOSKILLS-CE focuses on strengthening skills in the manufacturing and technology sectors in rural and peripheral areas. It addresses challenges such as youth outmigration and limited access to modern vocational training methods. The project supports young people and future employees in gaining labour-market-relevant skills while helping SMEs access better-matched competences.
In practice, the project will test and develop:
- training pathways based on immersive AR/VR technologies, enabling more practical and safe learning,
- a digital Learning Management System (LMS) platform to support modern learning and training,
- cooperation models linking public authorities, VET schools and training providers, and businesses.
The partnership is now moving into the implementation phase, with the first activities being launched in line with the agreed timeline.