From Skills Needs to Training Design: How Industry and VET Input Shaped DigiGEAR
Innovation in vocational education is most effective when it responds to real needs. Before developing training materials, learning modules and Augmented Reality experiences, the DigiGEAR partnership first sought to understand a fundamental question: what skills will future automotive professionals need, and how can vocational education better prepare learners for a rapidly changing sector? To answer […]
Bringing Innovation into Vocational Education: The Vision Behind DigiGear
The automotive sector is experiencing a profound transformation driven by electrification, digitalisation, advanced diagnostics, connected vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions. These developments are changing not only the technologies used in modern vehicles but also the skills required by current and future professionals. As a result, vocational education and training (VET) providers across Europe face the […]
Newsletter – May 2026
Newsletter – October 2024
DigiGEAR – Introducing Augmented Reality in the VET sector with a focus on the Automotive Engineering sector
The DigiGear project, funded by the Erasmus+ program (KA220-VET), aims to revolutionize professional training in the automotive engineering sector. By integrating Augmented Reality (AR), DigiGear seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, offering cutting-edge, engaging, and future-oriented training paths. What is the main objective? The heart of the project is ambitious […]
DigiGEAR Project Kick-Off Meeting in Ancona: A Successful Start
On the 8th and 9th February 2024, the picturesque city of Ancona, Italy, hosted the kick-off meeting (KOM) of the DigiGEAR project. Organised by The Way, the project coordinator, the event was attended by key partners from all over Europe, both in person and online, ensuring inclusive participation. This event marked the beginning of an […]