In August 2025, three local multiplier conferences were held across Germany, Croatia, and Estonia as part of the Erasmus+ project “FIGHT-DIGIT: Fighting Youth Unemployment through Digital Skills and Interactive Education,” marking the final phase of the initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between VET educators and unemployed young people. The events brought together educators, trainers, and youth from the vocational education and training (VET) sector to share experiences, explore innovative learning tools, and discuss the project’s results and future applications.
Each conference gathered around 20 participants, including 10 VET educators and 10 young jobseekers, creating a vibrant mix of experience and curiosity. The events were organised respectively by Youth Power Germany e.V., Pannonia Consulting (Croatia), and Learning Library OÜ (Estonia), providing a valuable platform for cross-sectoral dialogue at the local level.
The programmes followed a similar format: after registration and a warm welcome by the hosting partners, participants took part in presentations of project outputs, including the online courses and educational materials developed throughout the project. The sessions were followed by a Q&A discussion, networking activities, and informal exchange over refreshments – encouraging cooperation between educators and young professionals seeking self-employment opportunities in the digital sector.
These conferences also served as a springboard for future collaboration: participants discussed new joint initiatives, and several Memorandums of Understanding are expected to be signed between involved organisations.
Moreover, feedback collected during the events will guide the adaptation of training resources for wider use in vocational schools and youth organisations.
By connecting educators and unemployed youth, the local conferences demonstrated how creative learning approaches and digital competences can open pathways to new professions, such as virtual assistants and other emerging roles in the modern labour market.
The events concluded on an inspiring note – reaffirming that education, innovation, and collaboration remain the key drivers for empowering young people across Europe.
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