We are delighted to extend an invitation to all CSOs to participate in the EntreComp-based job-shadowing program in the scope of the VETpreneur project, an initiative funded by the European Union aimed at fostering entrepreneurial skills among management staff of CSOs focusing on Vocational Education and Training sector, and social entrepreneurship.
Program Overview: The Job-shadowing program is designed to offer professional development opportunities to CSOs management staff. This 10-day program (including 2 travel days), scheduled for 15-24 June 2025, will take place mainly in the city of Nicosia, but visiting other places in Cyprus also. Participants will engage in a range of activities focused on enhancing their entrepreneurial competencies in companies and organizations in Cyprus and the wider region, tailored to adult education settings.
Key Program Topics:
Open Call Details: The open call for participation in the VETpreneur Job-shadowing program will remain open for 30 days, starting 3 February 2025 and closing on 3 March 2025. CSO representatives are encouraged to apply with a team consisting of two management staff members. In total, we will host 2 CSO representatives from Montenegro, 4 CSO representatives from Bosnia&Herzegovina and 4 CSO representatives from Albania.
Selection criteria will be based on:
a) Motivation of the CSO and alignment with their development plan
b) Gender-balanced team composition
c) English language proficiency of proposed team members
Preference will be given to CSOs located in remote, rural, or least developed areas, as well as those actively involving management staff from marginalized populations.
How to Apply: Interested VET centers are invited to submit their applications via APPLICATION FORM by the deadline mentioned above. The application should include a brief overview of the CSO motivation for participation, details of the proposed team members, and confirmation of English language proficiency.
Depending on the country of residence, the application forms should be sent to the following e-mail addresses:
(for schools in ALBANIA): [email protected]
(for schools in BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA): [email protected] and [email protected]
(for schools in MONTENEGRO): [email protected]
For More Information: For further details regarding the VETpreneur Mobility program and the application process, please visit project website www.vetpreneur.info or contact Project Coordinator Darko Radicanin at [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Cyprus for an enriching and inspiring experience!
Download: APPLICATION FORM_Job-shadowing program Cyprus
Download: AGENDA_Job-shadowing Program
