{"id":1101,"date":"2025-06-18T16:12:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T16:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovate4future.eu\/digintrainers\/?p=1101"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T16:35:07","slug":"vocational-education-and-training-in-the-basque-country-digitalisation-international-cooperation-and-sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovate4future.eu\/digintrainers\/index.php\/2025\/06\/18\/vocational-education-and-training-in-the-basque-country-digitalisation-international-cooperation-and-sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocational Education and Training in the Basque Country: Digitalisation, International Cooperation, and Sustainable Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1101\" class=\"elementor elementor-1101\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1de9e3ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1de9e3ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79a5a711\" data-id=\"79a5a711\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b157a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90b157a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Basque Country is gaining increasing recognition as a strategic pillar in the connection between education, the labour market, and sustainable development. In line with European trends,<\/span><b> the Basque VET system continues to prioritise digitalisation and international cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while also reinforcing its role as a bridge between educational institutions, industry, and society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Basque VET model has been internationally acknowledged for its strong collaboration with companies, a dynamic that not only supports innovation and employability but also aligns training with real market needs. As highlighted in recent government initiatives, the integration of sustainability into vocational training has become a central objective, positioning VET as a key driver in the ecological transition and the development of green skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Digitalisation remains a cornerstone of the Basque VET strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Online learning platforms, virtual training environments, and the integration of emerging technologies in classrooms provide students with access to global knowledge and enhance their digital competencies. Teachers are also actively involved in upskilling programmes to adapt to digital tools and methodologies, ensuring high-quality instruction that meets evolving demands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>International cooperation plays a vital role in this transformation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Basque VET centres participate in numerous European projects, such as VET4EU2, enabling cross-border collaboration through digital means. These initiatives offer students practical, international experiences both virtually and through mobility programmes, fostering a global mindset and intercultural skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the concept of <\/span><b>&#8220;internationalisation at home&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has gained momentum, allowing students to benefit from global exchange without physical travel. Virtual internships, joint online projects, and international teacher training sessions are now integral components of the Basque VET experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these advances, challenges remain. While the Basque Country continues to evolve, it can still learn from more digitally mature VET systems in Europe, particularly regarding large-scale integration of AI and data-driven training approaches. Nevertheless, the foundations are solid: a strong partnership with companies, a proactive stance on sustainability, and a growing network of international collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, vocational education in the Basque Country is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by digitalisation, international cooperation, and sustainability. These pillars reinforce the system\u2019s capacity to prepare students for a globalised, green, and technologically advanced future\u2014contributing to a more competitive and forward-looking education model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><b>References<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><em>\u201cEuskadi reivindica su modelo de FP como puente entre educaci\u00f3n, empresa y sostenibilidad\u201d <\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.euskadi.eus\/gobierno-vasco\/-\/noticia\/2025\/euskadi-reivindica-su-modelo-fp-como-puente-educacion-empresa-y-sostenibilidad\/\" style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.euskadi.eus\/gobierno-vasco\/-\/noticia\/2025\/euskadi-reivindica-su-modelo-fp-como-puente-educacion-empresa-y-sostenibilidad\/<\/span><\/a>)<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><i>Tknika\u2019s international projects (e.g., BASERRIBERRI, BRIDGES 5.0, AIRinVET, LCAMP, InnoVET)<\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i>(<a href=\"https:\/\/tknika.eus\/en\/areas-2\/internationalisation-in-the-field-of-vocational-education-and-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/tknika.eus\/en\/areas-2\/internationalisation-in-the-field-of-vocational-education-and-training\/<\/span><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Tknika\u2019s Open Days 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/tknika.eus\/en\/cont\/open-days-2025-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/tknika.eus\/en\/cont\/open-days-2025-2\/)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>6th Basque VET plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.euskadi.eus\/contenidos\/informacion\/legelabur\/eu_def\/adjuntos\/6PLAN_FP_eng_2022.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.euskadi.eus\/contenidos\/informacion\/legelabur\/eu_def\/adjuntos\/6PLAN_FP_eng_2022.pdf<\/span><\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Basque Country is gaining increasing recognition as a strategic pillar in the connection between education, the labour market, and sustainable development. 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