In recent weeks, Xarxa FP has carried out an intense international agenda, highlighting its key role in innovation and cooperation in vocational education and training across Europe.
On the one hand, Barcelona hosted the exploration session of the European project Build Your VETter Future Challenge, held from 24 to 26 February at Institut Provençana and El Convent of Barcelona Activa. Students and tutors from Denmark, Finland, Italy and Belgium took part in an intensive programme focused on sustainable construction and timber building. Following the project presentation and the challenge introduced by Egoin Wood Group, participants formed international teams to begin the exploration phase and define their project goals. The programme concluded with a visit to the Poblenou district, where participants explored initiatives related to urban innovation and sustainability.
At the same time, the ElectriCars VET Hub project, also coordinated by Xarxa FP, has progressed in developing and testing training content on electric mobility. After an initial meeting in Rovaniemi (Finland) in November 2025, the process continued with a meeting in Treviso from 10 to 13 March. During this session, teachers analysed the results of the pilot course on maintenance and repair of electric vehicles and defined improvements for its implementation. Activities included diagnostic simulations on a FIAT 500 electric vehicle and sessions on the Italian labour system in the automotive sector and the impact of electric mobility.
These initiatives take place within a context of growth and consolidation for Xarxa FP, as highlighted during the 27th General Assembly held on 5 March in Alcoy. The event gathered over 50 international representatives from the network’s 39 members and marked a record year in 2025, with 824 mobility experiences for students and staff. A new sustainable construction project funded by Erasmus+ was also presented, and two new member cities joined the network: Horsens (Denmark) and Agia Napa (Cyprus).
Overall, these actions reinforce Xarxa FP’s commitment to innovative, international and future-oriented vocational education aligned with Europe’s emerging challenges.
