An EU Erasmus+ project fostering synergies in Vocational Education and Training across Europe by transfer of Course-materials from previous projects in new training enviroments
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Our Mission & Objectives
Synergies4VET is an EU-funded Erasmus+ small scale partnership project that brings together three partners from Germany, Italy and Greece. Our mission is to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) in the hospitality sector by fostering cross-border collaboration, sharing best practices, and developing innovative training approaches.
The project addresses skill gaps in the European hospitality industry by creating synergies between VET providers, industry stakeholders and learners. Through knowledge exchange, joint development of applied curricula, using e-learning resources and piloting of trainings, we aim to improve the quality and relevance of VET programmes across partner countries.
Establish sustainable partnerships between VET institutions in DE, IT and GR for joint programme development and mobility activities for learners, teachers and instructors.
Develop and deploy an open e-learning platform with multilingual courses on food waste reduction, climate-smart cooking and digital hotel management.
Bridge the gap between industry needs and VET curricula through regular stakeholder consultations and competence-framework mapping.
Integrate sustainability and green skills into VET programmes to prepare learners for the ecological transition in tourism and hospitality.
2018–2022
Training, education and communication to reduce food waste in the hospitality sector.
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2022–2026
Centre of Vocational Excellence in Tourism — a pan-European network advancing VET quality in tourism and hospitality.
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2022-2026
Empowering chefs and food professionals to adopt climate-smart practices throughout the food value chain.
Visit projectOur European Consortium
The Synergies4VET consortium brings together three experienced organisations from Germany, Italy and Greece, each contributing unique expertise in vocational education and the hospitality sector.
DEHOGA Brandenburg is the leading association for the hotel and catering industry in the state of Brandenburg. A key focus of DEHOGA Brandenburg’s work is the promotion and further development of vocational training. Dual vocational training is regarded as the most important route to recruiting future skilled workers in the hotel and restaurant industry. The association actively supports its member businesses in training the next generation and promotes the appeal of careers in the hospitality industry to young people.
DEHOGA Brandenburg engages in dialogue with political decision-makers to promote investment in vocational schools, drive forward digitalisation in education and strengthen social recognition for practice-oriented careers in the catering sector that are based on skills and competences. With its experience in the fields of vocational training, staff development and industry representation, DEHOGA Brandenburg acts as the coordinating partner for Synergies4VET.
Responsibilities
Fondazione ENAIP Veneto is one of Italy's leading vocational education and training providers, with a strong focus on the hospitality and food service sectors. Based in the Veneto region, ENAIP operates 18 training lived daily by over 50.000 students. The organisation has extensive experience in EU-funded projects related to sustainability, food waste reduction, and digital skills.
Fondazione ENAIP Veneto is also part of the national ENAIP NET cosortium, the largest VET player in Italy, through which participates also in international cooperation activities related to the agri-food sector.
Responsibilities
The Greek-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Thessaloniki is one of the leading bilateral business support organizations in Greece, with a strong focus on the agri-food, tourism, and innovation sectors. Based in Thessaloniki, the Chamber serves a dynamic network of hundreds of member companies, daily facilitating trade, business matchmaking, and cross-border synergies between Greece and Italy.
The organization has extensive experience in implementing EU-funded projects, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development, business digitalization, and the promotion of culinary heritage.
The Greek-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Thessaloniki is also officially recognized by the Italian Government and is an active member of the global Assocamerestero network (the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad). Through this powerful international consortium, it participates in global cooperation activities, promotional campaigns, and transnational projects dedicated to the agri-food sector.
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E-Support
Three self-study tools guide project teams step by step through adapting existing training materials: first understand the adaptation methodology, then clarify the legal foundations for licensing and reuse, and finally assess whether a specific source project is a good fit.
Methodology for adapting existing EU learning materials for VET practice
Open toolLegal foundations on licensing and copyright for EU-funded materials
Open toolEvaluates adaptability of source materials across 30 indicators
Open toolDigital Training Courses
Our e-learning platform offers free, multilingual courses developed by experts from across our partnership. Designed for VET trainers and learners in the hospitality sector, these courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Understand the principles of sustainable hotel and hospitality management and are able to integrate them into operational decisions concerning resources, staff, and guest experience.
Identify the causes of food waste in the hospitality sector and develop practical strategies for its prevention and reduction along the entire value chain.
Aquire competences in climate-friendly kitchen practices to implement energy efficiency, seasonal sourcing, and resource-conscious preparation methods in their daily professional work.
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Visit E-Learning PlatformLatest Updates
Stay informed about project milestones, upcoming events, publications and partner activities.
Before the partners in the synergies4VET project head off on their well-deserved summer holidays in the coming weeks, all the project’s regional teams are reviewing the project’s status. The focus group at DEHOGA Brandenburg discussed the current progress of the project at its latest meeting on 27 July.
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Taking part in the Policy Camp 2026 in Thessaloniki provided the project partners from GICC and DEHOGA Brandenburg with a valuable opportunity to discuss the project’s progress, particularly the preparations for the piloting of the synergies4VET course offerings.
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This year’s EVBB (European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training) Policy Camp took place in Thessaloniki from 29 June 2026 to 2 July 2026. The partners of the synergies4VET project took advantage of this event to further discuss the implementation of the project.
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