Project updates
Co-creating the Future of the Health and Care Workforce
The EUVECA project aims to enhance the quality and appeal of vocational education and training (VET) for healthcare professionals across Europe, promoting continuous learning and modern skills in line with the European Skills Agenda. In this context, EUVECA collaborates closely with other EU-funded initiatives such as BeWell, which focuses on building green and digital skills for the health and care workforce. This shared commitment to upskilling and reskilling professionals formed
EUVECA Partners gather in Trento to shape the project’s next steps
The EUVECA project is working to strengthen vocational education and lifelong learning in Europe’s healthcare sector. By fostering collaboration between higher education institutions and vocational training providers, EUVECA aims to equip healthcare professionals with modern, future-oriented skills and contribute to building a more integrated European Education Area. In late September, the EUVECA consortium came together in the beautiful city of Trento, Italy, for a productive partner meeting hosted by Fondazione
Test and simulation lab on wheels in Norway
In this article, our EUVECA regional coordinator from Norway shares some news with us! Through the EUVECA project, we aim to strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and the healthcare sector to ensure that healthcare students and professionals receive relevant, high-quality training throughout their careers. A key strategy in this effort is the use of mobile simulation-based training, which brings hands-on learning directly to the workplace—regardless of geographic location. In May
A review of the Valencia Partner Meeting
The latest EUVECA partner meeting marked a significant milestone in the project’s ongoing mission to enhance vocational education and training (VET) in healthcare across Europe. The discussions were rich in collaboration, innovation, and future-focused strategies that will shape the healthcare education landscape. Here are the key highlights from the meeting. Focus on Simulation Centers EUVECA’s regional networks have made substantial progress in developing simulation centers, which have become a priority
Crossing borders to train future professionals: a look back at TechMed
How to tackle the staff shortages in health and social care? This was one of the topics addressed at the yearly TechMed event at the University of Twente. In November, around 400 MedTech experts, healthcare professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students participated in this event. The EUVECA project was presented as one of the best practices to educate future-proof professionals. Healthcare system under pressure Our healthcare system is renowned
European experts provide critical input in the Education4Health platform
The Education4Health platform, the flagship initiative of the EUVECA project, has officially been launched. This innovative platform aims to transform health education and training across Europe, making careers in the healthcare sector more attractive while enhancing the quality and accessibility of vocational education and training (VET). By fostering collaboration and innovation, the platform aims to meet the evolving needs of European healthcare systems. Vision of the Education4Health Platform The platform’s
South Danish regional HUB meeting
The South Danish regional partnership from the EUVECA project held a very successful regional HUB meeting on 3 December. Our regional HUB includes stakeholders from our hospitals, municipalities and educational institutions as well as key policy makers from our regional council, with the objective to work together to ensure a highly skilled workforce in the future, so ensure a sustainable health care sector in the Region of Southern Denmark. We
