KA220-VET – Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training
Duration: 36 months
Start date: 01/11/2025
End date: 31/10/2028
Project Description
Escape Box for Your Future Education (E-Box4U) aims to increase the attractiveness of vocational education and training (VET) by introducing gamified, interactive learning tools that connect education with real-life vocational and environmental challenges.
In collaboration with seven partners from six European countries, the project will design, prototype, and test a series of mobile Escape Boxes. These hands-on learning tools immerse students in problem-solving scenarios related to green industries, sustainable construction, climate action, and environmental management, helping them better understand future career pathways in these sectors.
The project combines innovation camps, needs analysis, teacher training, and close cooperation with industry partners to ensure relevance to labour market needs. All project results will be transferable and scalable, allowing VET schools and career guidance centres across Europe to replicate and adapt the Escape Box methodology. Dissemination will take place through partner networks and EUROPEA International, supporting long-term impact in VET recruitment and sustainability education.
Objectives
- Enhance the Attractiveness of VET
Use gamification and hands-on learning to engage young learners and promote VET as a modern and innovative educational pathway. - Raise Awareness of Climate and Sustainability Challenges
Introduce students to real-world vocational challenges linked to climate action, green industries, and sustainable development. - Strengthen VET–Industry Collaboration
Ensure alignment with labour market needs through cooperation with industry stakeholders and associated partners. - Ensure Long-Term Impact and Replicability
Develop tools and guides that can be reused and adapted by VET institutions across Europe.
Expected Results and Outcomes
- Seven Mobile Escape Boxes addressing vocational and environmental challenges
- Step-by-step Implementation Guide for building and using Escape Boxes
- Guide for Organising Innovation Camps
- Teacher Training Materials supporting gamified learning in VET
- At least 100 students and 20 teachers involved in testing and refinement
- Increased awareness of climate issues and improved VET recruitment
- Strengthened cooperation between VET providers and industry
The project’s results will continue to be used and adapted by schools and career centres beyond the project duration, ensuring sustainable impact.
Participating Organisations
- Jordbrugets Uddannelsescenter Århus – Denmark – Lead
- Stichting Yuverta – Netherlands
- Közép-magyarországi Agrárszakképzési Centrum (KMASZC) – Hungary
- Ahlmanin koulun säätiö – Finland
- EAGI CIFP Desarrollo Sostenible en Edificación Inteligente – Spain (Basque Country)
- Federación EFAS CV La Malvesia – Spain
- Zespół Szkół Architektoniczno-Projektowych – Poland (Gdańsk)
