European Vision for Optimising Learning, Validation and Employment

In response to the fast-changing labour market, digital transformation, and green transition, this 36-month MSCA Staff Exchange project brings together academic institutions, public authorities, enterprises, and a civil society organisation to address critical skills shortages in Europe’s manufacturing sector. Through secondments and cross-sectoral cooperation, the project aims to develop an AI-powered skills forecasting tool, support the creation of modular micro-credentials, and advance Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning (VNFIL) systems.

Data from partner countries will be harmonised into GDPR-compliant datasets and used to train a predictive engine that informs curriculum development, workforce planning, and policy decisions. A key innovation is the integration of VNFIL and RPL logic into the AI platform to ensure inclusivity of diverse learning pathways.

The project will also pilot micro-credentials in the textile industry, co-designed with SMEs and education providers, and mapped to national qualifications frameworks. These pilots will test real-world implementation of AI-informed learning offers and RPL/VNFIL validation practices.

The results will feed into EU-level polcy briefs and sustainability models to support long-term adoption of the developed tools and frameworks. A multi-channel communication and dissemination strategy will ensure outreach to key stakeholders, culminating in a final conference to present outcomes to EU institutions and the public.

This project aligns with EU priorities for skills intelligence, digitilisation, and lifelong learning, offering a scalable model for improving educationlabour market alignment across Member States.

Type of action: HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE
Proposal number: 101299970

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This project is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No°101299970. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them