During 9-11.04.2025, representatives of all partner organizations participated in the international meeting of the TechVET project, which took place in Coimbra, Portugal.

The meeting began with a presentation of the headquarters of the host organization MONDEGO, followed by inspiring interviews with students from Poland and Spain who are currently participating in international mobilities in Coimbra. It was an excellent opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from project participants and gather valuable insights useful for planning future activities.

The project partners also reviewed the progress on Result 1 and discussed tasks related to Result 2. This joint analysis allowed for a more precise allocation of responsibilities, identification of areas for improvement, and the definition of next steps in the development of the project results. The meeting also facilitated the exchange of experiences and good practices related to project management, internal communication, and dissemination strategies.

The agenda included a series of study visits to institutions involved in education, therapy, and support for people with disabilities, as well as vocational education. We visited, among others, the organizations APPACDM and CASPAE, as well as the vocational school Escola Secundária Dom Dinis, where we became familiar with the Portuguese model of preparing students for international mobility. These visits provided partners with new perspectives and inspiration for implementing solutions that enhance inclusiveness and the effectiveness of vocational education.

One of the key points in the program was the visit to Critical Software, where topics related to managing cultural diversity and supporting neurodivergent individuals in the workplace were discussed.

During the meeting, special attention was also given to the dissemination of results, project promotion, and Europass certification. Partners agreed on the next stages of cooperation and discussed organizational matters related to the implementation of upcoming tasks.

The TechVET partnership once again proved how important the exchange of experience and good practices is in vocational education at the European level.