Welcome to INSIDE-CoVE 2nd Newsletter!
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Welcome to INSIDE-CoVE 2nd Newsletter |
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Welcome to the 2nd INSIDE-CoVE Newsletter! Through our second edition, we will navigate through the latest news and updates of our project. |
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| | INSIDE-CoVE transforms vocational education and training (VET) for the construction sector by developing future-ready skills and inclusive approaches. It creates innovative curricula, builds business-education alliances, and promotes an entrepreneurial culture. The project also explores sustainable financial strategies for Centres of Vocational Excellence across Europe. |
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| | INSIDE-CoVE 1st Annual Progress Meeting in Lemgo, Germany |
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The INSIDE-CoVE Erasmus+ Project consortium successfully concluded its 1st Annual Meeting in Lemgo, Germany, hosted by the TH OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, bringing together representatives from its 26 partner organisations across six European countries. The meeting marked an important milestone in the project’s first year of implementation, offering a valuable platform for collaboration, strategic planning, and the formation of cross-country partnerships. |
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| | Insights from the 1st Greek Multiplier Event in Thessaloniki
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On Monday, 3 November 2025, the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki welcomed the 1st Multiplier Event of the INSIDE-CoVE Erasmus+ Project, marking an important milestone in our journey toward shaping the future of vocational excellence.
The event brought together partners, experts, and stakeholders from across Europe to explore how Centres of Vocational Excellence can drive innovation and address skills gaps in the construction sector, focusing on digital transformation, green transition, and inclusive practices. |
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| | BUILD YOUR FUTURE: 1st Spanish Multiplier Event Highlights New Skills for a Sustainable Construction Sector |
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On December 10, 2025, the Aula Magna of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Edificación at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) hosted the first Spanish Multiplier Event of the INSIDE‑CoVE project. Titled “BUILD YOUR FUTURE: New Skills for a More Sustainable Sector”, the event brought together 100 participants, including 69 onsite attendees and 24 online participants, confirming strong national interest in innovation and sustainability within the construction ecosystem.
Organised by SGS and IVE and delivered in hybrid format, the session served as a dynamic platform to present project progress, discuss sectoral skills needs, and engage future professionals in shaping a more sustainable built environment. Moderation was provided by Alba Ponce and Cristina Jareño, ensuring a smooth and interactive flow throughout the programme. |
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| | 1st German Multiplier Event |
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The first German Multiplier within the INSIDE-CoVE project was held on the 12th March 2026 in at the Innovation Campus Lemgo. The target group consisted of students of the TH OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts as well as local stakeholders (industry as well as vocational education and training centres) within the scope of the project. Overall, 45 participants followed the progress of the INSIDE-CoVE project and were informed about the project and needed skills for the future. The WP3 preview provided insights into the three curricula to be developed on the topics of energy efficiency, digitalisation, and sustainability. |
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| | INSIDE‑CoVE and IVE Contribute to Construction Sustainability Session at Spanish VET Centre CIPFP El Palmeral |
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The INSIDE-COVE project was presented at the event entitled “Sustainability applied to the construction sector”, organised by the Department of Building and Civil Engineering at the El Palmeral Integrated Public Vocational Training Centre (Centro Integrado Público de FP El Palmeral) on Friday, 30 January 2026.
The initiative brought together experts and specialised companies from the construction sector to analyse the environmental impact of construction activity and address the main strategies and solutions aimed at achieving a more sustainable model |
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From Needs to Action: INSIDE‑CoVE Completes WP2 on Future‑Ready Skills Mapping |
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The INSIDE-CoVE project has successfully completed Work Package 2 (WP2), a crucial milestone in our overarching mission to align European Vocational Education and Training (VET) with the construction sector's urgent green and digital transitions. |
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Leaving No Learner Behind: INSIDE‑CoVE Kicks Off WP4 |
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The European construction sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Digital innovation, sustainable technologies and evolving ways of working are redefining how professionals learn, collaborate and build, while the demand for new and future-oriented skills continues to grow. INSIDE-CoVE responds by prioritizing people in this transition, with Work Package 4 serving as a central mechanism for translating this vision into practice. |
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| | Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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