The picturesque town of Dojran, North Macedonia, recently hosted the inaugural event of the Smart Electricity for Buildings – Centres of Vocational Excellence (SEBCoVE) project. This ambitious Erasmus+ initiative aims to foster regional hubs for vocational education and training (VET) excellence, specifically in the burgeoning field of Smart Electricity for Buildings (SEBs). Representatives from government, academia, and industry gathered to mark the official commencement of this transformative project, which is set to address the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling in the SEBs sector.
A Vision for Green and Digital Transformation
Hosted from August 26–29, 2024, the event in Dojran served as a platform for key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of digitalization, green technologies, and vocational education. The SEBCoVE project aims to build agile, future-proof VET systems to prepare electricians for a rapidly changing labor market driven by automation, smart technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT). By supporting regional specializations and aligning educational programs with market needs, SEBCoVE strives to develop a workforce capable of leading Europe’s green and digital transformation.
High-Profile Attendees and Discussions
The event kicked off with speeches from prominent figures such as Stefan Andonovski, North Macedonia’s Minister of Digital Transformation, and Goran Mincev, Minister of Public Administration. EU officials and ambassadors from Greece, Hungary, and Italy were also present, reinforcing the international importance of the project. These leaders underscored the need for continuous collaboration between policy-makers, the private sector, and academic institutions to achieve Europe’s sustainability goals.
Panels throughout the event covered a wide range of topics, from the role of smart cities in the green transition to opportunities in vocational training. Experts such as Dean Emmanuel Karapidakis from the Hellenic Meddirterennaen University, SEBCoVE’s Project Coordinator, Konstantinos Androulakis from the Europan Center in Training for Employment, and Marc Alessi from the Tesla Science Center, USA, provided valuable insights into the future of digital and green technologies in vocational education.
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