Skills Enrichment for Adaptive Leadership in the New Reality (SEAL-NR)

Programme(s): Erasmus+ (ERASMUS+)
Topic(s): ERASMUS-EDU-2024-VIRT-EXCH
Type of action: ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants
Project ID: 101193445

Objective: "The SEAL-NR project harnesses both synchronous and asynchronous virtual exchange (VE) technologies to cultivate 21st-century skills among educators and young people. Targeting 250 tutors and 2,500 young individuals aged 16-30 from diverse socio-economic backgrounds across Poland, Latvia, North Macedonia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, the initiative promotes the development of digital and soft skills, facilitates psychological adaptation to emergencies, and boosts entrepreneurial spirit. Structured around three pivotal components, the project offers: (1) Advanced VE technology training for facilitators, enhancing their capacity to utilize digital platforms and adapt educational products for online formats; (2) Youth Skill Development through 16 training sessions that split focus between ""The 21st Century Skills"" and ""Social and Psychological Adaptation,"" aimed at bolstering critical thinking, media literacy, and employability within a digital economy; (3) The creation of the European Virtual Hub for Education and Adaptation in Emergencies at KNUTD, which serves as a central resource for online courses and continuous learning materials. The project integrates these virtual exchanges into the formal educational systems of state and private universities in the involved countries, as well as into non-formal learning within the youth sector, ensuring a broad and inclusive educational impact. The inclusion of an International Competition of business ideas further stimulates innovation and practical application of the skills acquired. Robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to guarantee the effectiveness and impactful learning outcomes of the project. SEAL-NR not only addresses immediate educational needs but also equips participants with the skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a rapidly changing global environment."