On November 11-12, 2025, at the premises of the National Erasmus+ Office in Moldova, the meeting of Capacity Building projects in the field of Vocational Technical Education (CBVET), as well as Capacity Building projects in the field of higher education, selection 2025, took place. The event aimed to present the new projects and their teams, discuss management and organisational features, and facilitate the exchange of experience with participants in projects from previous selections.
On November 11, the meeting was attended by representatives from the five CBVET projects with the participation of institutions from the Republic of Moldova proposed for funding within the Erasmus+ 2025 selection:
1. Hubs4Change: Hubs for Change: VET as an Entrepreneurial Vehicle in the Eastern Neighbourhood
Partner institutions from the Republic of Moldova: Public Association for Adult's Education Upper Prut
2. WBL-Quality MD: Workbased learning quality assurance in VET in Moldova – from EQAVET to WBL quality
Partner institutions from the Republic of Moldova: Public Institution Vocational School no. 6, Center of Excellence in Viticulture and Winemaking in Chisinau, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova CCI RM
3. MOMO-VET: Modernising Moldovan VET in the Digital and Green transitions by developing curricula, improving labour market participation of vulnerable groups, and modernising school infrastructure
Partner institutions in RM: Public Institution Vocational School of Hincesti, Public Institution Center of Excellence in Light Industry in Chisinau
4. MHM: Mental Health Matters: Strengthening VET and Social Assistance Capacities
Partner institutions in RM: Public Association Center for Innovation and Policies in Moldova, Mihai Eminescu College, Public Institution "Alexei Mateevici" College in Chisinau
5. CRAVT: From community-based intangible cultural heritage to social entrepreneurship. VET programme in craftsmanship within the Neighborhood East (Moldova and Ukraine)
Partner institutions from RM: National Centre for the Conservation and Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Public Association Femeia rurala, Public Institution College of Arts Nicolae Botgros from Soroca
On November 12, the selected CBHE projects were presented with the participation of Moldovan institutions:
1. AGROPATH - Advanced Geomatics and Remote Observation for Precise Agriculture in Terms of Higher education
Partner institutions from the Republic of Moldova: Technical University of Moldova, State Pedagogical University "Ion Creangă"
2. EDUVET - Modernisation of Higher Veterinary Education to ensure Food Safety and Public Health in Moldova
Partner institutions from the Republic of Moldova: Technical University of Moldova (coordinator), College of Veterinarians of the Republic of Moldova, Ministry of Education and Research, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemițanu" of the Republic of Moldova
3. IRO4ALL - Strengthening International Relations Offices in Moldovan HEIs for further Integration into the EHEA
Partner institutions from the Republic of Moldova: Technical University of Moldova (coordinator), Military Academy "Alexandru cel Bun", Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts, Cooperatist-Comercial University of Moldova, Comrat State University
4. SacredTravels4Growth - Higher Education and Sustainable Growth through Religious Tourism
Partner institutions from RM: State Pedagogical University "Ion Creangă", State University of Moldova.
The participants discussed the challenges and opportunities of project implementation, financial management, promotion and dissemination, as well as the necessary support at institutional and national levels.
