EU Projects

AWARE

Project No: 2021-1-SI01-KA220-VET-000033366

Cybersecurity Awareness in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Programme

Erasmus+

Duration

2021-2023

Coordinator

Slovenia

Partnership

9 PARTNERS

In brief

The Project

AWARE is a 28-month Erasmus+ project implemented by nine partners from Portugal, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Cyprus, Greece, Germany, and Italy. The project aims to develop teaching approaches, methodologies, and curriculum content that will contribute to raising awareness and developing competencies in the field of cybersecurity.

Objectives

What we aim to achieve

The main objectives of the project, as defined in the partnership structure.

Responding to the digital transition through digital readiness, resilience, and competence

Developing educational material for VET providers that can enhance digital skills and cybersecurity skills

Raising awareness and providing cybersecurity education to VET learners and teachers in relation to the digital transformation of industry and organisations

Raising awareness and providing cybersecurity education among VET learners and teachers at an individual level

Highlighting the need for and opportunities for VET-business cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity

Encouraging VET learners to pursue education and career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity

Engaging policymakers in order to strengthen the integration of cybersecurity into VET

Target Groups