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“INNOVET LATAM Empowers Educators and Learners with New EntreComp Training Tools”
The INNOVET LATAM project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, proudly presents its EntreComp Training Tools, the latest milestone in its mission to strengthen Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Guatemala and Venezuela. Developed by European partners and co-designed with Latin American educators, this suite of tools and learning resources introduces the Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp) to VET institutions, bridging the gap between technical education and real-world skills such as creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and resilience. The EntreComp Training Tools aim to make entrepreneurial learning a reality for everyone — not just business students, but all learners who want to act, create, and lead change in their communities. The EntreComp Training Package consists of five structured modules, complemented by four operational tools, offering both theory and hands-on practice. Together, they form a cohesive learning ecosystem that supports trainers and learners from awareness to application, and from individual reflection to collective action Each module corresponds to one of the three EntreComp competence areas — Ideas & Opportunities, Resources, and Into Action — and concludes with a step-by-step roadmap for embedding EntreComp into institutional practice: Understanding the Entrepreneurial Competence – introduces the entrepreneurial mindset as a life skill for all. Ideas & Opportunities – helps learners identify and develop meaningful ideas through creativity, ethical thinking, and sustainability awareness. Resources – guides participants to mobilize their inner and external assets, from self-awareness and motivation to teamwork and financial literacy. Into Action – transforms ideas into real-world projects through initiative, planning, and adaptive learning. Embedding EntreComp in VET – a 10-step roadmap for integrating entrepreneurial learning into teaching, curriculum, and institutional strategy. This structure makes the EntreComp framework accessible, adaptable, and actionable — especially for trainers new to competence-based education. Each tool complements a training area, helping learners apply EntreComp principles through structured reflection and collaborative project design: Tool 1 — EntreComp Penetration Checklist: supports educators in assessing how deeply entrepreneurial learning is integrated into their teaching and institutional culture. Tool 2 — Problem Tree Template: guides learners to identify and analyse real-world challenges, explore root causes, and begin ideating purposeful solutions Tool 3 — Advanced Self-Reflection Template: helps learners map their personal and collective resources using SWOT, TOWS, and Triple Bottom Line frameworks to design realistic, ethical, and sustainable projects Tool 4 — Theory of Change Project Template: provides a structured framework to turn ideas into impact, including evaluation grids for trainers to assess logic, sustainability, and social value Tool 5 — EntreComp Maturity Rubric: encourages educators to recognize and reinforce the entrepreneurial potential of every learner. Together, these instruments create a powerful ecosystem for learning by doing, ensuring that entrepreneurial competences — creativity, initiative, perseverance, and teamwork — are cultivated at every level of the VET journey. The EntreComp Training Tools are designed not as static lessons, but as dynamic, flexible, and inclusive resources. Trainers can adapt them across disciplines — from agriculture and tourism to technology and crafts — while students are encouraged to co-create, reflect, and lead their own initiatives. By translating EntreComp into accessible training content and practical exercises, INNOVET LATAM builds a shared educational language between Europe and Latin America — one based on initiative, creativity, and responsibility. The tools are now ready to be piloted and adopted across partner VET institutions, ensuring that entrepreneurial education becomes part of the DNA of teaching and learning in the region. For more information and to explore the full EntreComp Training Toolkit, visit: https://www.innovetlatam.com/training.php?lang=EN
“EU Tools for LATAM Innovation: INNOVET LATAM Delivers a Suite of Transformative VET Resources for Latin America”
The INNOVET LATAM project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, proudly presents its third major result — a comprehensive suite of European-inspired VET tools and training resources, developed by EU experts and now being implemented and localized by partners in Guatemala and Venezuela. This new generation of tools translates Europe’s most powerful VET quality and transparency frameworks — EQAVET, EQF, ESCO, Europass, and CEDEFOP Learning Outcomes — into practical instruments and training modules designed to help Latin American educators, trainers, and policymakers modernize their systems, align qualifications with market needs, and improve learners’ employability. These resources embody the project’s central goal: turning cooperation into capacity, and capacity into transformation. At the heart of this result lies the Training Process and EU Tools Guide, which outlines a five-phase model for designing, implementing, and reviewing training processes through EU standards: Needs Analysis – Identifying real labour market demands through dialogue with enterprises and communities. Design – Defining learning objectives and outcomes aligned with EQF descriptors and ESCO skill clusters. Delivery – Applying EQAVET quality cycles and digital teaching methodologies. Evaluation – Measuring progress and learning outcomes using indicators inspired by EQAVET and CEDEFOP frameworks. Review – Drawing lessons for continuous improvement and future course adaptation Across all phases, the integration of EU frameworks is made concrete: EQAVET ensures a robust system of continuous quality assurance and improvement EQF provides a clear structure for defining and recognizing qualifications. ESCO connects skills and occupations through shared terminology, supporting alignment with current market realities. Europass helps learners articulate their competences for international employability. CEDEFOP’s Learning Outcomes approach promotes coherence between teaching, assessment, and certification. The combined effect is a practical, scalable, and context-adaptable toolkit that brings EU excellence to Latin American realities. To make these tools operational, INNOVET LATAM developed five specialized training modules, one per framework. Each training module — designed by EU partners and delivered through bilingual materials — introduces key concepts, governance structures, and hands-on exercises that allow Latin American educators to apply EU methodologies directly in their classrooms and institutions. EQAVET Training strengthens the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate VET quality processes at both institutional and system levels. EQF Training clarifies how qualifications can be aligned with recognized standards of knowledge, skills, and responsibility. ESCO Training equips users to map occupations, skills, and competences to labour market needs and emerging green/digital jobs. Europass Training helps institutions guide learners in creating transparent, portable digital learning profiles. CEDEFOP Learning Outcomes Training enables trainers to express qualifications in measurable outcomes, improving teaching design and assessment consistency. Together, these modules empower VET providers to move from theory to implementation, ensuring that quality, transparency, and employability become integral to every training offer. The suite was developed collaboratively by a strong European team: IHF asbl (Belgium) – overall coordination and methodological design; IAL FVG (Italy) – EQF and CEDEFOP training and technical materials; Fundación ECCA Social (Spain) – ESCO and Europass training design; IT Solutions for All (Spain) – digital adaptation and user experience design. Once transferred, the tools will be piloted, customized, and institutionalized by Latin American partners — ASEC (Guatemala), Universidad Popular de Guatemala, Fe y Alegría (Venezuela), and CESAP (Venezuela) — who will adapt them to local systems, languages, and sectoral needs. This two-phase structure — EU-led creation and LATAM-led adoption — embodies the “Two-Way Cooperation” principle that defines INNOVET LATAM: mutual learning, co-ownership, and long-term sustainability. The EU toolkits are more than resources — they are pathways to modernization. By embedding quality assurance, qualification comparability, and labour-market alignment into VET delivery, they pave the way for sustainable reform, improved employability, and regional competitiveness. This achievement represents a major step in INNOVET LATAM’s roadmap: equipping educators and policymakers with open, free, and transferable learning instruments that will continue to evolve within the project’s Open Educational Resources (OER) platform. For more information and access to the full toolkits and training modules, visit: https://www.innovetlatam.com/training.php?lang=EN
“INNOVET LATAM Launches the Governance Model for Inclusive VET: Making Education Systems Work for Everyone”
The INNOVET LATAM project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, proudly announces the publication of its second major result — the Governance Model for Inclusive Vocational Education and Training (VET). This model offers a new architecture for inclusion, designed to help education systems in Guatemala and Venezuela — and beyond — make inclusion not an optional add-on, but a core principle of governance. Developed collaboratively by European and Latin American experts, the model provides a practical, structured, and evidence-informed framework for policy-makers, institutions, and practitioners who seek to make VET accessible, equitable, and empowering for all learners, especially those facing vulnerability or exclusion. The INNOVET Inclusive VET Model redefines what it means to govern vocational systems inclusively. It argues that inclusion cannot be achieved through policy rhetoric or infrastructure expansion alone — it must be intentionally designed into the decision-making, coordination, and accountability structures that underpin education and training systems. In today’s world, VET must respond simultaneously to shifting labour markets, digital transitions, social inequalities, and environmental challenges. The Inclusive Governance Model recognizes that these transformations can either deepen exclusion or serve as opportunities for renewal. Its central premise is clear: inclusive VET is not only a social obligation but a strategic necessity for resilient and competitive societies. Rather than treating inclusion as a project or a pilot, the model positions it as a whole-system principle — one that requires coherence across education, employment, welfare, and enterprise. The document provides a structured approach, built around five interrelated dimensions, each identifying key governance functions, implementation mechanisms, and examples of real-life practices. Five Dimensions of Inclusive VET Governance Methodologies and Stakeholder Maps for Labour Inclusion – Understanding who is excluded and why, identifying all relevant actors, and using participatory mapping and data to co-design solutions that are rooted in real contexts, not assumptions. Processes and Key Elements of the Accreditation System – Transforming accreditation from a gatekeeping mechanism into a lever for equity, recognizing diverse learning paths, and validating informal and non-formal skills. Regulations and Empowering Support Schemes for VET–Employment–Welfare Linkages – Creating structural connections between training, employment services, and social protection systems to ensure that inclusion leads to stable, dignified work. Processes and Tools for the Accompaniment of People in Vulnerable Situations – Promoting personalized, continuous, and empathetic support throughout learning and transition pathways, turning accompaniment into the backbone of inclusive systems. Support Schemes and Tools to Enhance VET–Enterprise Dialogue – Fostering authentic collaboration between education providers and employers so that enterprises become co-authors of inclusive opportunity, not just recipients of skilled labour. Each dimension of the model is presented in a concise one-page synthesis combining: Core components, Key features, Implementation reflections, and Real-life examples of transferable practices drawn from across contexts. Together, they provide a roadmap for transforming inclusion from principle to practice, equipping stakeholders with the tools to govern change collaboratively and sustainably The Inclusive Governance Model builds on extensive fieldwork and dialogue among partners from Belgium, Italy, Spain, Guatemala, and Venezuela. It translates comparative analysis, participatory research, and on-the-ground experimentation into a coherent model for systemic reform. For European partners, it represents a way to extend good practices in quality assurance, stakeholder participation, and recognition of prior learning beyond EU borders. For Latin American partners, it offers a mechanism to localize innovation — embedding global frameworks like EQF, ESCO, and EntreComp into national realities, while reinforcing social inclusion and employability. As a whole, the model embodies the cooperation ethos of INNOVET LATAM: a commitment to co-design, mutual learning, and long-term institutional capacity building. It is both a strategic guide and a practical instrument that can be used in workshops, policy dialogues, institutional self-assessments, or funding programme design. The Governance Model for Inclusive VET reminds us that inclusion is not an act of generosity but of responsibility — a shared, cross-sectoral effort requiring courage, creativity, and collaboration. It calls on policy-makers to move beyond fragmented reforms and to embrace systems where VET acts as a driver of dignity, equity, and sustainable development. As the second key output of the INNOVET LATAM project, this model consolidates the partnership’s commitment to making VET cooperation a transformative force — not only across continents, but within communities. To access the full Governance Model and explore all dimensions, visit: https://www.innovetlatam.com/model.php?lang=EN
“The INNOVET LATAM Cooperation Model: A New Era of Two-Way VET Collaboration Between Europe and Latin America”
The INNOVET LATAM project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, proudly unveils its first major result — the INNOVET LATAM 2-WAY Cooperation Model, a groundbreaking blueprint for equitable and sustainable collaboration between European and Latin American Vocational Education and Training (VET) systems. This model represents a transformative shift in how VET institutions across continents cooperate. Instead of a traditional one-way flow of expertise from Europe to Latin America, INNOVET LATAM establishes a reciprocal, co-creative partnership where both regions contribute unique strengths, share innovative methodologies, and build the foundation for a mutually empowering VET ecosystem. The INNOVET Cooperation Model redefines international education partnerships through reciprocity, inclusivity, and long-term commitment. It is not about exporting ready-made solutions but about co-designing context-sensitive strategies that combine European standards (EQF, ESCO, CEDEFOP, Europass, EntreComp) with local innovation, community engagement, and cultural insight. Through this model: European partners bring proven expertise in aligning VET with labour market needs, introducing competency-based education, digitalization, and quality assurance mechanisms inspired by EU best practices. Latin American partners — from Guatemala and Venezuela — contribute invaluable local experience in community-driven learning, non-formal education models, and inclusive training methodologies that address socio-economic challenges and reach underserved populations. The result is a “two-way bridge” where knowledge and innovation flow in both directions, creating a shared learning ecosystem capable of responding to future labour market transformations and technological shifts. The model establishes a structured foundation for sustainable VET cooperation. It includes: Collaborative governance mechanisms ensuring equitable participation of all partners in strategic decisions. Peer-learning systems, mentorship programs, and joint capacity-building workshops where EU and LATAM educators co-develop new curricula, tools, and methodologies. A commitment to open access and digital knowledge-sharing, embodied in the forthcoming INNOVET Open Educational Resources (OER) Platform, which will serve as a living repository of best practices and training materials. A Collaboration & Capacity Building Agreement, ensuring that cooperation and innovation continue beyond the project’s lifetime through institutional partnerships, mobility exchanges, and policy alignment. The INNOVET Cooperation Model not only strengthens teaching, management, and governance capacities in partner institutions but also translates collaboration into concrete results — from the design of competency-based curricula and work-based learning pathways to the development of joint digital and entrepreneurial training resources. The impact of this model spans multiple levels: For educators, it provides new professional growth pathways through exposure to EU pedagogical innovations, blended learning techniques, and leadership training. For students, it connects vocational education with real labour market needs, promoting employability, entrepreneurial thinking, and digital literacy. For institutions, it strengthens internal governance, quality assurance systems, and internationalization strategies. For the broader ecosystem, it creates lasting links between education, industry, and policy, driving systemic change in how VET supports economic and social development. As outlined in the INNOVET Cooperation Model, the partnership aspires to move from project-based collaboration to a self-sustaining transnational network that continues to generate impact across future Erasmus+ and Latin American initiatives. The publication of the INNOVET LATAM 2-WAY Cooperation Model marks the first tangible milestone of the project’s implementation phase. It consolidates months of collaboration, peer learning, and co-design workshops led by all project partners: IHF asbl (Belgium) – Lead partner and methodological coordinator Fundación ECCA Social (Spain) – Expert in flexible and inclusive learning models IT Solutions for All (Spain) – Specialist in digital training and open-source education technologies IAL FVG (Italy) – Leader in VET teacher training and curricular innovation Asociación de Servicios Educativos y Culturales (ASEC, Guatemala) – Localization and adaptation of VET resources Universidad Popular de Guatemala (UPG) – Higher education and labour market bridging Asociación Civil Fe y Alegría (Venezuela) – Community-based education and social inclusion Grupo Social CESAP (Venezuela) – Empowerment through vocational and community learning Together, they have set a strong foundation for long-term, sustainable cooperation between Europe and Latin America — one that transforms institutions and empowers people. For more information and to download the full INNOVET Cooperation Model, visit: https://www.innovetlatam.com/model.php?lang=EN
“INNOVET LATAM Launches its Open Educational Resources Platform: Free Access to Innovation in VET Across Continents”
The INNOVET LATAM project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, proudly announces the launch of its Open Educational Resources (OER) Platform, now live at www.innovetlatam.com. This dynamic digital space brings together the entire knowledge base, tools, and outputs of the project in a fully open-access, multilingual, and user-friendly environment, enabling learners, educators, and policymakers from both Europe and Latin America to explore and use the results freely. The platform embodies the spirit of inclusive, collaborative innovation that defines INNOVET LATAM — a project designed to strengthen Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Guatemala and Venezuela through cooperation, mutual learning, and capacity building. The INNOVET LATAM OER Platform serves as the digital backbone of the project, consolidating all its results in a single, navigable, and engaging environment. Visitors can: Discover the Project — Explore INNOVET LATAM’s mission, objectives, and structure in the Project Overview section. Meet the Partners — Learn more about the consortium of organizations from Belgium, Italy, Spain, Guatemala, and Venezuela leading this initiative via the Partners Page. Access the Cooperation and Inclusion Models — Review the strategic frameworks developed under WP2, including the Two-Way Cooperation Model and the Inclusive VET Governance Model, both available in the Models Section. Engage with Training Materials — Download, use, and adapt the training modules and operational tools on EU frameworks (EQAVET, EQF, ESCO, Europass, CEDEFOP Learning Outcomes) and the EntreComp Framework, all accessible through the Training Section. Follow the Sustainability Plan — Stay informed on the long-term vision for maintaining and scaling the project’s results in the Guidelines Section. Stay Updated — Read the latest news, milestones, and impact stories in the News Section. Join the Community — Engage with peers, educators, and organizations through the Community Section, where new members can sign up to exchange experiences and contribute to ongoing activities. True to its mission of openness and accessibility, all resources available on the platform are completely open-access — they can be downloaded, reused, adapted, and shared without restriction, following Creative Commons principles. To ensure inclusivity, the platform is available in English, Spanish, and K’iche’, with all executive summaries of key results and deliverables translated into these three languages. This linguistic approach reflects the project’s deep respect for cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, especially the recognition of indigenous languages as a cornerstone of equitable education. The INNOVET LATAM OER Platform is more than a repository — it’s a living ecosystem of learning and cooperation. As the project advances, new materials, case studies, and testimonials will continue to be uploaded, ensuring that the platform remains current, interactive, and community-driven. With its combination of multilingual accessibility, open licensing, and structured design, the platform sets a benchmark for digital capacity building and international collaboration in VET. It invites educators, students, institutions, and policymakers to learn, contribute, and replicate successful practices across the region and beyond. Visit the platform and explore how education connects continents: www.innovetlatam.com
INNOVET LATAM: Empowering Latin America Through VET Innovation
The INNOVET LATAM project officially takes off under the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, marking an important step toward strengthening Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Guatemala and Venezuela. Its central mission is to increase the significance and responsiveness of VET systems, transforming them into engines of inclusive socio-economic development, especially in rural and disadvantaged regions where opportunities are often limited. INNOVET LATAM is born from a strong belief: that education and training are the most powerful catalysts for local growth and social transformation. By combining the expertise of European partners in policy innovation and training design with the on-the-ground experience of Latin American VET institutions, the project will lay the foundations for a more resilient, connected, and opportunity-driven education ecosystem across continents. The project’s vision perfectly aligns with the Erasmus+ international cooperation priority of building the capacity of VET providers and strengthening collaboration between public and private stakeholders. Through this, INNOVET LATAM aspires to empower institutions in third countries to modernize and innovate their educational approaches, bridging the gap between learning and employability. INNOVET LATAM stands out for its hands-on, operational approach. Rather than producing theoretical research, it focuses on developing practical tools and methodologies that can be directly implemented by VET professionals, educators, and policymakers. Its core components include: An innovative cooperation methodology that enables cross-border and multi-sectoral collaboration among VET providers, enterprises, and local authorities — ensuring that education and labour market needs evolve together. A comprehensive suite of digital and methodological tools designed to operationalize key EU reference frameworks such as the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), ESCO, Cedefop guidelines, and Europass. These instruments will help make VET provision more transparent, comparable, and responsive to employment trends. Training modules rooted in the EntreComp Framework, aiming to strengthen the entrepreneurial mindset and resilience of VET teachers, trainers, and learners — preparing them to navigate a rapidly changing job market. Capacity building and mobility schemes, involving at least 36 professionals, to foster mutual learning between EU and Latin American institutions and ensure sustainable knowledge transfer. By the end of its implementation, INNOVET LATAM will have achieved: The design and deployment of 10+ tools and trainings connecting VET systems more closely with real labour market dynamics, reaching at least 100 learners in Latin America. A specialized suite of 5 tools and trainings dedicated to embedding the EntreComp Framework in VET curricula and institutional practices in Guatemala and Venezuela, also involving at least 100 learners. A robust impact assessment framework to evaluate and sustain capacity-building actions long after the project’s completion. The creation of a sustainable cooperation bridge between the EU and Latin America, ensuring that innovation in VET continues to evolve through shared experience and partnership. At its heart, INNOVET LATAM seeks to transform VET environments into “agents of change” — institutions capable of not only responding to skills needs but also driving economic empowerment, inclusion, and innovation within their communities. The project brings together an exceptional consortium of organizations from Belgium, Italy, Spain, Guatemala, and Venezuela — each contributing complementary expertise and networks. European partners bring long-standing experience in VET reform, educational innovation, and EU frameworks, ensuring methodological rigour and operational excellence. Latin American partners contribute invaluable contextual understanding, outreach capacity, and engagement with local education and employment ecosystems. Together, they embody the spirit of co-creation and mutual learning that defines INNOVET LATAM: a model of cooperation where shared challenges are met with shared solutions, and where every partner plays an active role in shaping the future of VET. INNOVET LATAM represents a new model of international collaboration — one that turns partnerships into platforms for transformation. It shows that Vocational Education and Training is not just a policy area, but a pathway to opportunity, dignity, and sustainable growth. For more information about the project and its partners, visit: https://www.innovetlatam.com/index.php?lang=EN
The INNOVET LATAM online platform is now available in English!
The project’s online platform has officially launched its English version, making all training materials, tools, and resources accessible to a wider international audience. This milestone supports the project's goal of fostering cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange between VET providers in Latin America and the EU. Users can now explore the platform to engage with the project’s content, follow updates, and participate in virtual learning activities.
