About the project
EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 is a world-class Erasmus+ Partnership for Excellence aimed at building a transnational network of Centres of Vocational Education bringing together VET providers, academic and research entities, innovation and industry clusters as well as public entities coordinating energy efficiency and sustainable programs at national and regional level. This initiative will seek to address emerging needs and the “jobs of the future” for energy efficient and sustainable housing – Housing 4.0.Project goal
(i) Cluster 1 – Teaching and Learning: Design and develop innovative cross-border training and capacity building programmes and exchange practices aimed at fostering the transfer of smart and green skills, as well as circular economy methodologies, principles and tools for theimprovement of the environmental sustainability of the housing sector;
(ii) Cluster 2 - Business-education partnerships - Develop VET-academia-business
strategic partnerships oriented to co-develop and implement industry-relevant curricula, work-based learning opportunities, and upskilling and re-skilling programmes for VET learners, teachers,SMEs, and workers in the energy efficiency and housing sectors;
(iii) Cluster 3 – Governance and funding: Develop a collaborative and long-term sustainability framework, supported by a sustainable funding model for training and education in Energy EfficiencyFinance. EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 will contribute to the twin digital and green transition in the construction sector, while ensuring the delivery of the Green Deal targets and effective transition pathways for environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable housing.
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