On 5 November, the National Erasmus+ Office in Moldova, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Research, organised a meeting of the Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (CBVET) projects. The event took place at the Centre of Excellence in Energetics and Electronics in Chișinău. Representatives of project teams from partner institutions in the Republic of Moldova attended the meeting.
The event aimed to present the CBVET projects recommended for funding in the 2026 selection, as well as those from the 2025 selection. Participants discussed aspects of project management and organisation and exchanged experience between teams. Each project briefly presented its activities, achievements and implementation challenges.
The following projects were presented:
2026 selection
- WBL Accelerator MD, dedicated to developing work-based learning (WBL) in the VET system through business-oriented training of WBL coordinators in companies. Moldovan partners: Centre of Excellence in Viticulture and Winemaking, Vocational School No. 6 of Chișinău, Centre of Excellence in Energetics and Electronics, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova.
- CyResMUk, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity skills in VET systems in Moldova and Ukraine. Moldovan partners: Technical University of Moldova and the European University of Political and Economic Studies "Constantin Stere".
2025 selection
- Hubs4Change, on VET as an entrepreneurial vehicle in the Neighbourhood East. Moldovan partner: Public Association for Adult Education "Upper Prut".
- WBL-Quality MD, on quality assurance of work-based learning, from EQAVET to WBL quality. Partners: Vocational School No. 6, Centre of Excellence in Viticulture and Winemaking, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova.
- MOMO-VET, for modernising VET in the context of the digital and green transitions through curricula, labour market participation of vulnerable groups, and school infrastructure. Partners: Vocational School of Hîncești and Centre of Excellence in Light Industry.
- MHM – Mental Health Matters, for strengthening the capacities of VET and social assistance in the field of mental health. Partners: Centre for Policy Innovation of Moldova, "Mihai Eminescu" College and "Alexei Mateevici" College of Chișinău.
- CRAVT, from community-based intangible cultural heritage to social entrepreneurship, through a VET programme in craftsmanship for Moldova and Ukraine. Partners: National Centre for the Conservation and Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Public Association "Rural Woman", and "Nicolae Botgros" College of Arts in Soroca.
The event gave teams a networking opportunity and strengthened cooperation among the institutions involved in modernising vocational education and training in the Republic of Moldova through the Erasmus+ programme.
