PREDICT: Jobs of the Future with AI 4 VET inclusion
In the framework of the PREDICT project, many interactive activities will be organised which will serve the following objectives:
01. They will enable several strategies for project dissemination and exploitation.
02. They will raise awareness in the main topics the project covers, contributing to the sustainability of the VET actions implemented throughout the project.
03. They will allow the participation of other players and interested parties to extend the project outreach and enrich its sustainability towards other target groups, organizations, or stakeholders.
04. They will create synergies between local, regional, national, and European communities, stimulating the importance of addressing the project needs (digital readiness and reskilling of VET target groups) in different community sectors.
These specific objectives will contribute to the widespread exploitation and sustainability of the project.
Activities
The present plan constitutes a guide to the dissemination and communication strategies that partners can undertake to promote the project.
VET Summits
The multiplier event on “Digital Literacies in Higher Education” took place in IP Santarem, on May 18 2023.
The event focused on the importance of developing digital skills of higher education students for their inclusion in the labour market. Post-graduate programmes as well as PhD degrees focusing on digital domains were also presented to the participants.
The conference took place in IP Santarem, on October 1-2, 2023, and aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across four key scientific domains: Life and Health Sciences, Natural and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Exact and Engineering Sciences.
The conference sought to bridge the gap between research and practical applications by facilitating the transfer of knowledge to the business community and society, highlighting the real-world impact of research findings.
Moreover, the conference encouraged student participation in scientific activities, providing them with valuable opportunities to present their research and enhance their academic and professional development.
The first VET Summit took place in Tallin, Estonia, on 14-15 May 2024, and it focused on AI, Digital Skills and the Future of VET.
During the Summit, experts and practicioners discussed about the challenges and opportunities of AI and digital technologies for VET and adult learning. they also shared insights and experiences from the PREDICT project about innovative and tailored solutions, tools & adapted curricula on digital skills.
The presentations made during the Summit are also available online.
The second VET Summit was organized by IP Santarem in Portugal, on June 23-24, and concerned the future of jobs and the importance of reskilling. The summit gathered 75 participants from multiple countries and sectors.
It focused on the intersection of AI and VET, exploring how digital transformation can foster inclusion and skills development. Keynotes and panels addressed future jobs, AI’s ethical use, digital empathy, and communication strategies. Practical workshops included AI literacy, project mapping, and responsible use of generative technologies. Notable contributors included experts from Microsoft, Web Summit, universities, and policy bodies.
The summit showcased the PREDICT project’s outputs, such as course prototypes, green digital toolkits, and AI-integrated platforms. The summit emphasized the urgent need for inclusive and sustainable digital upskilling in the AI era.
Read the full report of the VET summit here.
VET Courses on Digital and Human Domains
The first VET Course took place in Piraeus, Greece, from 18 to 22 September 2023 and it was addressed to trainers. The topic of the course was the use of artificial intelligence in VET education and, in particular, of ChatGPT.
During the course, both the benefits and challenges arising from the emergence of AI in humanity were presented. In addition, some methodological and pedagogical guidelines involving the use of new digital technologies, such as AR and 3D, were introduced as outcomes of the project.
The event managed to gather 12 participants in total.
The VET Course for students took place in Bucharest, Romania from 30 October to 3 November 2023 and it was addressed to VET students.
During this five-day training, the VET students learned how to conduct research through the use of digital tools and, together with the speakers, they talked about work-life balance. In addition, they were invited to create their CVs accompanied by a motivational letter which were later evaluated by expert consultants.
The event managed to gather 20 participants in total.
VET Online Workshops
The first online workshop focused on the basic features and functions of ChatGPT.
The workshop is also available online.
The second workshop focused on the use of the appropriate techniques and in particular prompt engineering when it comes to chatting with ChatGPT.
The workshop is also available online.
The third workshop focused on the importance of having a human-driven conversation when using ChatGPT.
The workshop is also available online.
The fourth workshop focused on how you can make ChatGPT write in your own voice.
The workshop is also available online.
The fifth workshop was dedicated on the translation abilities of ChatGPT.
The workshop is also available online.
The sixth workshop demonstrated how you can summarize content by using ChatGPT.
The workshop is also available online.
The seventh workshop showed how you can brainstorm by using ChatGPT.
The workshop is also available online.
The eighth workshop showcased how to appropriately use ChatGPT for research purposes.
The workshop is also available online.
The ninth workshop focused on the ethical challenges that ChatGPT poses to humanity.
The workshop is also available online.
The online workshop focused on the key themes of Key Action 2 Projects and how organizations can build their ideas in innovative proposals.
The workshop focused on the presentation of interVeu as an AI tool focusing on voice amelioration.
VET Webinars
The purpose of the webinar was to disclose and systematise, both internally and externally, the Ethical commitments that govern action and relationship with Business Partners and Employees.
The webinar is also available online with English subtitles.
The aim of the webinar was to create synergies, share knowledge, promote guidelines and disseminate opportunities related to cybersecurity and data protection from the point of view of information security.
The purpose of the webinar was to show that evaluation serves as a potent improvement agent, driving growth and efficiency. The participants learned that by scrutinizing processes and outcomes, they could identify weaknesses and opportunities for enhancement. Through data-driven insights, evaluation can empower their organizations to refine strategies and make informed decisions since it fosters a culture of continuous improvement, motivating teams to innovate.
The purpose of the webinar was to analyse the different aspects of data protection in digital environments. Special focus was given to the protection of personal identity on the Internet and how users can identify suspicious content.
The webinar is also available online with English subtitles.
The aim of the webinar was to explain the use of Artificial Intelligence in and for Design projects at a setting of Professional Education.