As the official lifecycle of the FEA-VEE project draws to a close, the partnerships, methodologies, and momentum built over the past years remain very much alive.<\/p>\n
From day one, the initiative set out to modernize vocational education and training within the fashion and textile industry, aligning classroom learning with real-world sector transformations. Reaching the formal end of the project is not a finish line; it is a solid foundation for continued cross-border cooperation.<\/p>\n
On the Ground in Austria: The Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026 in Graz<\/strong><\/p>\n Our final major European milestone took place at the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026<\/strong> in Graz, Austria (organized by the Community of Practice on CoVEs).<\/p>\n Bringing together educators, policymakers, regional authorities, and industrial partners from across Europe, the Graz forum focused on strengthening vocational ecosystems. For the FEA-VEE consortium, it served as an ideal platform to:<\/p>\n Five Forums, One Continuous Dialogue<\/strong><\/p>\n Our participation in Graz was the culmination of an ongoing commitment. FEA-VEE has had the privilege of contributing to all five Forums on Vocational Excellence<\/strong> held across Europe:<\/p>\n Each forum offered a distinct vantage point, allowing our team to test ideas against peer feedback, integrate emerging practices, and ensure our deliverables remained relevant far beyond local borders.<\/p>\n What Comes Next<\/strong><\/p>\n While funding cycles come to an end, the outputs produced by FEA-VEE continue to serve educators, training providers, and companies.<\/p>\n The curricula, research findings, and open educational resources developed throughout the project remain openly accessible. More importantly, the institutional ties established between vocational providers and industry partners across Europe will continue to drive future initiatives.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Host City & Year<\/strong><\/td>\n Focus & Contribution<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n San Sebasti\u00e1n (2022)<\/strong><\/td>\n Engaging with the initial foundations and pilot frameworks of the CoVE movement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Amsterdam (2023)<\/strong><\/td>\n Addressing regional skills partnerships and local ecosystem integration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lyon (2024)<\/strong><\/td>\n Connecting industrial transitions directly with vocational curricula.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Kolding (2025)<\/strong><\/td>\n Exploring design-driven innovation, governance, and collaborative training spaces.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Graz (2026)<\/strong><\/td>\n Consolidating project outcomes and anchoring long-term sectoral impact.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n