Project Timeline

A 36-month journey from research to implementation, delivering innovative tools and lasting institutional change across 6 European countries.

Project overview

The BGB-VET project follows a carefully structured implementation plan, with interconnected work packages building upon each other to achieve sustainable impact.

Months
30
Work Packages
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Partners
3
Countries
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Implementation schedule

2026
2027
2028
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WP1
Project Management
WP2
Framework Analysis
WP3
Virtual Scenarios Design
WP4
Teacher Training
WP5
Platform Development
WP6
Dissemination
WP1 Lead: TUI (Ireland)
WP2 Lead: TUI (Ireland)
WP3 Lead: OPC (Italy)
WP4 Lead: LHKK (Finland)
WP5 Lead: OPC (Italy)
WP6 Lead: EEB (Bulgaria)

Key moments of collaboration

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Kick-off meeting

January 2026 • Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Official project launch with all partners. Development of research methodology and data collection tools. Team building and work plan validation.

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Consortium meeting

February 2027 • Söderhamn, Sweden

Mid-term review of project progress. Validation of virtual scenario designs and preparation for teacher training implementation.

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Final conference

November 2028 • Dublin, Ireland

Presentation of project results to 100+ stakeholders. Sustainability planning and exploitation strategy development. Award ceremony for video competition.

Key deliverables timeline

Track the major outputs and achievements throughout the 36-month implementation period.

January 2026

🇧🇬 Kick-off meeting – Plovdiv

Official project launch with all 9 partners. Development of research methodology and questionnaire design.

MEETING
March 2026

Dissemination package launch

Project website, visual identity, and social media strategy across 6 platforms launched.

WP6
May 2026

Questionnaire data collection

600+ responses collected across 6 countries: 100 teachers, 100 administrative staff, 400 students.

WP2
September 2026

Framework Analysis Report

Comprehensive evidence-based report with 12+ strategies and 6+ policy recommendations published.

WP2
January 2027

Learning outcomes framework

EQF Level 4 aligned curriculum framework with ethical AI guidelines completed.

WP3
February 2027

🇸🇪 Consortium meeting – Söderhamn

Mid-term review and validation of scenario designs. Preparation for training implementation phase.

MEETING
June 2027

Virtual scenario design documents

3 interactive workplace scenarios with AI decision trees, branching dialogues, and user interface mockups completed.

WP3
October 2027

Technical documentation package

Complete scenario documentation with system architecture, data protection protocols, and testing guidelines.

WP3
November 2027

MOOC platform launch

6-module digital learning platform with AI-driven scenarios and blockchain micro-credentials goes live.

WP4
January 2028

Teacher selection complete

60 VET teachers selected across 6 partner institutions with 100% signed commitment rate.

WP4
March 2028

Micro-credentials issued

Blockchain-verified credentials in "Gender-Responsive Teaching" awarded to teachers completing MOOC.

WP4
April 2028

🇮🇪 In-person training – Ireland

18 teachers (3 per VET institute) complete 3-day intensive training with hands-on workshops and AI tool demonstrations.

WP4
October 2028

Platform pilot testing complete

180 VET students complete testing with 85% user acceptance rate achieved. Platform refinements finalised.

WP5
October 2028

Gender Equality Plans

All partner VET institutions adopt Gender Equality Plans with implementation guidelines and monitoring tools.

WP6
November 2028

🇮🇪 Final conference – Dublin

100+ participants gather for results presentation, sustainability planning, and video competition award ceremony.

MEETING
November 2028

Platform official release

AI-enhanced virtual simulation platform released as open access resource with Adaptive Teacher's Guide.

WP5