BLOOM.25 - The Balkans learn from opportunities in organic and sustainable markets

Promote capacity building in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Western Balkan countries, with a specific focus on the agri-food sector and inland areas.
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Project description

The project aims to promote capacity development in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Western Balkan countries, with a specific focus on the agri-food sector and internal areas. The initiative, led by a training institution from Campania with consolidated experience in transnational programmes, involves public and private partners from the Balkan region to encourage the development of self-entrepreneurship as a tool for sustainable economic growth and social integration. Funded by Erasmus+ Action: KA210 WEat - Small scale partnerships in education and professional training Approved project: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CB-VET-WB -OID E10170001 Project duration: 24 months
Target groups
  • Students in vocational education and training (VET)
  • Professionals and workers involved in the hospitality and sustainable tourism sector
  • Disadvantaged groups or those with fewer opportunities
Training for teachers
  • Smart farming technologies
  • Digital agricultural management
  • Sustainable and environmentally responsible farming
  • Digital business management
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship in the agri-food sector
Innovation Hub
  • Opportunities to co-create solutions with industry
  • Access to expert mentoring and networking
  • A space to test innovative training approaches
Methodology Toolkit
  • Experiential learning methods
  • Learning-by-doing strategies
  • Project-based learning
  • Digital integrated learning approaches

Project news

Official project kick-off meeting held in Naples

The Kick-Off Meeting of BLOOM.25 – Balkans Learn for Opportunities in Organic and Sustainable Markets was held on March 2 in Naples, Italy.The meeting brought together project partners to formally launch the initiative and align on its strategic and operational framework. Throughout the day, we reviewed the project phases, defined roles and responsibilities, agreed on reporting procedures, and examined the Quality Assurance, Communication, and Risk Management plans. The session concluded with the definition of the next implementation steps. This meeting marks the official start of a structured and results-oriented collaboration focused on strengthening opportunities in organic and sustainable markets.
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Needs analysis in Kosovo

As part of the project’s initial phase, a comprehensive needs analysis will be conducted in Kosovo to identify the main challenges and opportunities within the vocational education and training (VET) system in the agri-food sector. The analysis will focus on skills gaps, training needs of VET teachers, levels of digitalization, and the connection between training institutions and the labour market. The findings will guide the development of targeted training modules and innovative learning resources that respond to the real needs of educators, students, and industry stakeholders.
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