INVEST project launches training to strengthen green and digital skills in the Western Balkans
The INVEST project, co-funded by the European Commission, has launched an innovative training initiative aimed at strengthening green and digital competences among vocational education and training (VET) providers in the Western Balkans. Focused on empowering individuals and institutions to adapt to new labour market demands, the programme seeks to build a more sustainable and resilient future for the region.
The training is part of a wider effort to establish a network of vocational schools as centres for continuous professional development, promoting lifelong learning and aligning educational practices with European standards. By adapting educational materials to local contexts and languages, the program ensures that participants receive relevant, accessible and practical knowledge.
Local pilot projects, organized in cooperation with secondary schools for vocational education, form an essential component of the training. These pilot projects provide hands-on experience in digital literacy and sustainable consumption, directly involving learners and trainers in real-world applications of green and digital skills. Each participating school acts as a regional hub for innovation and capacity building, fostering stronger links between education providers and industry stakeholders.
Participants who complete the training will receive an official certificate, recognizing their new competencies and their contribution to a more sustainable future. The feedback gathered from these pilot projects will serve as a critical input for the preparation of the final INVEST pilot report and recommendations, which will offer strategic guidance for the further development of vocational education and training programmes in the Western Balkans.
By investing in skills that are important for tomorrow, the INVEST project not only addresses current training needs, but also paves the way for long-term educational and economic transformation. Through collaboration, innovation and a strong focus on sustainability, the project shows that empowering education is key to unlocking the potential of the next generation.
all details are available in the Training Brochure at this LINK
For more information, please contact lsahacic@ceteor.ba
Applications for the training can be made via the online application form available HERE
ADRIREC Project Kick-off: ADRIatic ports for Renewable Energy Communities
We are pleased to announce that the ADRIREC project has officially started with the kick-off meeting held on September 18th, 2024, in Trieste. During the meeting, key project components were clarified, and we are ready for a successful start and implementation of the planned activities.
The ADRIREC project aims to support the clean energy transition of ADRION ports by transforming them into low-carbon clean energy hubs, utilizing the previously untapped potential of renewable energy sources and applying the innovative concept of renewable energy communities.
One of the main goals of the project is to develop a practical toolkit that will provide ports with guidance and advice for planning their clean energy transition. This is expected not only to reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality but also to create a replicable platform for other ports based on the lessons learned from testing renewable energy sources.
With the enthusiasm and dedication of all partners, we believe that ADRIREC will make a significant contribution to combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality in the Adriatic-Ionian region, resulting in cleaner air and a greener future.
Details can be found HERE
Project TRIBUTE - Newsletter
TRIBUTE aims at developing a transnational strategy for city transport in the Adriatic-Ionian Region, in line with new EU goals of sustainable, integrated, and inclusive mobility. Project partners adopted 8 Action Plans and developed 8 Pilot Actions, one for each city involved. Besides, a transnational Stakeholders Network has been set up to ensure project results transferability, and for sharing experiences, best practices in transport and mobility, even after project lifetime.
Read all the details about the TRIBUTE project in the News letter HERE..
9th Energy Council "Digital transformation and circular economy for the low-carbon future of the Western Balkans"
9th Energy Council
"Digital transformation and circular economy for the low-carbon future of the Western Balkans"
This is not just another energy event!
CETEOR is pleased to announce the 9th Energy Council on "Digital transformation and circular economy for the low-carbon future of the Western Balkans". This traditional two-day event, which CETEOR has been successfully organizing every two years since 2007, will take place on October 5-6, 2023 at the Hills Hotel in Sarajevo.
The Council will bring together interested persons from the fields of energy, information technology and sustainability, in order to consider the latest trends in the digitalization of the energy sector and the application of circular economy principles in the creation of a low-carbon future in the Western Balkans. Through their inspiring presentations, globally recognized speakers will provide a different perception of sustainable energy, and make this event special compared to anything we have seen at similar conferences so far.
The digital transformation of the energy sector is a key component in achieving a sustainable future, therefore this year's Council will focus in particular on the digitization of energy systems, smart grids and smart cities, the circular economy in the energy sector and the possibilities of financing low-carbon development.
At the 9th Energy Council, the best examples of digital transformation of the energy sector and circular economy from the region and the EU will be presented, and participants will have the opportunity for intensive discussion, exchange of ideas and establishment of partnerships with leading experts from industry, academia and regulatory bodies. Participants will have the opportunity for intensive discussion, exchange of ideas and establishment of partnerships with the most influential players in energy.
Join us and be part of the innovative changes that are transforming the energy sector!
CETEOR thanks the partners and sponsors for their support in the organization 9th Energy Council:
- Partners: USAID, EU Info Centre in BiH i International Finance Corporation (IFC).
- Main sponsor: CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz d.o.o.
- Lead sponsors: Lukavac Cement d.o.o., Adriatic Metals BH d.o.o., EFT SE Bileća d.o.o., Mikrokreditna fondacija EKI, Predstavništvo njemačke privrede u Bosni i Hercegovini.
- Sponsors: Danfoss Ges.m.b.H Predstavništvo u BiH, Lanaco d.o.o., Partner Mikrokreditna Fondacija, QSS Quality Software Solution d.o.o. , PlusMinus d.o.o. i Porsche d.o.o.
- Media sponsors: Klix.ba, Akta.ba, Poslovni kontakti i Montel Online.
For all detailed information about the 9th Energy Council, to see Agenda, to register for attendance or sponsorship, please visit the official website: www.e-council.com
The City of Sarajevo presented the pilot activity ("The concept of mobility island") that was carried out as part of the TRIBUTE project
The City of Sarajevo presented the pilot activity ("The concept of mobility island") that was carried out as part of the TRIBUTE project
The TRIBUTE project has entered the last phase of implementation and is expected to be concluded by September 2023.
On May 24, the city of Sarajevo (BiH) hosted the 4th TRIBUTE transnational meeting of the stakeholder network, within the 8th Forum of the European Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR). The event was attended by representatives of the project partners and members of the TRIBUTE network. The City of Sarajevo presented the pilot activity ("The concept of mobility island") that was carried out as part of the TRIBUTE project.
The (two months) extended project duration to September 2023 has allowed the project partners to elaborate on the Action Plans, and to share and further disseminated the results of the implementation of pilot activities, as emerged during the last Steering Committee meeting held (on-line) on July 27th.
The preparation of the project final event is currently underway. This will be taking place in the premises of the Politecnico di Milano, in Milan (IT) on September 8th, 2023 within the framework of the European Transport Conference (ETC23), where the project outputs will be presented including also the transnational strategy for sustainable mobility in the cities of the Adriatic-Ionian Region.
CETEOR at the Partners kick-off meeting of the project “Academy for Transitional Skills in the Build Environment”
CETEOR at the Partners kick-off meeting of the project “Academy for Transitional Skills in the Build Environment”
From June 26 to June 28, 2023, in the city of Sofia, CETEOR participated in the kick-off meeting of project No. 101104419 “Academy for Transitional Skills in the Build Environment” (BuildSkills Academy), financed under the Erasmus+ program, co-financed by the European Union, was launched. The project started on June 1, 2023 with a total budget of 3,938,490.00 Euro.
The consortium brings together 17 partners from 10 European countries, who will work together to achieve the main goal of the project – creating a pan-European framework and scheme for certification and upgrading of knowledge and skills for the so-called “twin” transition (green and digital) with a focus on the construction sector. An important role in the project is played by organizations providing vocational education and training and their main task will be to update and adapt the services offered to the emerging new needs in the field of green and digital skills.
Within the framework of the project, a BuildEnrichedSkills methodology will be prepared to promote the offering of training related to the real needs of the labor market when applying the “lifelong learning” approach, incl. through reskilling and upskilling. A procedure will also be developed to support vocational education and training centers to boost the rapid adaptation of the workforce to the twin green and digital transition. Another leading objective is the creation of a certification framework for the recognition of skills and competences corresponding to the needs of the twin transition, which will serve as a reference at the global level for the improvement and certification of VET services.
The results achieved by the project will be transferred to 12 pilot projects in 6 countries, involving 300 trainees and reaching 100 vocational training providers, 1 000 companies and 20 organizations at European level in the field of construction skills thus achieving at least 100 collaborations between VET and industry.
“The project Academy for Transitional Skills in the Built Environment is co-funded by the European Union, ERASMUS+ Programme under Grant Agreement number: 101104419”.
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9 th Energy Council „Digital transformation and a circular economy for the low carbon future of the Western Balkans“
9th Energy Council
„Digital transformation and a circular economy for the low carbon future of the Western Balkans“
CETEOR is organizing the ninth Energy Council titled "Digital Transformation and circular economy for a Low Carbon Future of the Western Balkans". The Energy Council aims to bring together interested parties in the fields of energy, information technologies and sustainability, to discuss the latest trends in the digitalization of the energy sector and the application of circular economy principles in creating a low-carbon future in the Western Balkans.
The digital transformation of the energy sector is a key component in achieving a sustainable future. In this regard, the focus of the Energy Council will be on:
- Digitalization of energy systems: It will discuss how digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, can improve the efficiency, reliability and security of energy systems, and also enable the production and distribution of energy from renewable sources.
- Smart grids and smart cities: The application of smart grids and smart cities will be considered in order to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy sources. Best practices and examples from the region and beyond will be highlighted.
- Circular economy in the energy sector: The importance of the application of circular economy principles in the energy sector will be highlighted and the latest innovative approaches such as circular business models, the use of renewable energy sources, energy storage, waste treatment technologies and CE procurement will be considered. Special emphasis will be placed on the application of these principles in the Western Balkans and opportunities for the development of the circular economy in the region.
- Financing low-carbon development: It will discuss how sustainable principles such as ESG principles can encourage investment in low-carbon development, possible implications of the EU Taxonomy, and how the introduction of CBAM and planned emissions trading schemes can impact investment decisions.
The Energy Council will also highlight regulatory and economic challenges in the application of digital and circular solutions in the energy sector, as well as opportunities for the development of new business models and partnerships in the region.
The aim of the Energy Council is to highlight best practices and examples from the region and beyond, as well as to encourage experts, industry and regulatory authorities to cooperate in order to create a low carbon future in the Western Balkans.
Date: 05.-06.10.2023.
Location: Hotel Hills, Sarajevo
For more information: Adna Šovšić Kurešepi +387 33 563 586, asovsic@ceteor.ba and Lejla Sahačić +387 33 563 582, lsahacic@ceteor.ba
| Main Sponsor
10.000 KM |
Leading Sponsor
3.000 KM |
Sponsor
1.000 KM |
| Presentation/promo video 15 min | Prezentacija/promo video 10 min | Prezentacija 5 min |
| Logo with a link to the CETEOR website | Logo with a link to the CETEOR website | Logo with a link to the CETEOR website |
| Tag on social media | Tag on social media | Tag on social media |
| Logo on all materials of the Council | Logo on all materials of the Council | Logo on all materials of the Council |
| Own banner at the Conference | Own banner at the Conference | Own banner at the Conference |
| VIP reserved seating | VIP Reserved seating | VIP reserved seating |
| Inserting of own promo material into Council bags | Inserting of own promo material into Council bags | - |
| Mention in all media appearances of the organizer | Mention in all media appearances of the organizer | - |
| Logo at a central location of the Council | - | - |
| List of Council participants for further contacts | - | - |
| Additional opportunities by agreement | - | - |
| Possibility of exhibiting promotional materials (trade show booth) - 10 m2 | Possibility of exhibiting promotional materials (trade show booth) – 5 m2 | Possibility of exhibiting promotional materials (trade show booth) – 2 m2 |
| Display of promo video during the Council | - | - |
| Free registration fees - 6 | Free registration fees - 3 | Free registration fees - 1 |
Sponsorship packages
Registration fees
The amount of the registration fee for the participants of this year's Council is 390.00 BAM without VAT.
For the second participant from the same organization, we offer a 5% discount, for the third 10%, for the fourth 15%, and the fifth participant's attendance is FREE.
Registration fee includes Council participation costs, Council official materials, lunches, and refreshments during breaks and work.
Registration
All interested participants can apply online at https://forms.office.com/e/VjAajyD6AZ
Sponsorship
All companies or individuals interested in sponsoring the 9th Council on Energy, please apply via online application: https://forms.office.com/e/2KKF722Y6p
PROMO BROCHURE OF THE NINTH ENERGY COUNCIL
For all information, visit the official page of the 9th Energy Council: https://www.e-council.com/
VET Institutes in Western Balkans & the Green Sector Labor Market
Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutes in the Western Balkans are vital in meeting the demand for skilled professionals in the emerging green sector. These institutes offer specialized courses and practical training in sustainable energy, environmental conservation, and renewable resources.
The green sector labor market in the Western Balkans is rapidly growing, with governments and businesses investing in renewable energy and environmental initiatives. VET institutes bridge the skills gap by collaborating with industry stakeholders and preparing students for green job opportunities.
VET institutes shape the workforce of the future, nurturing environmentally conscious professionals who can make a positive impact on society and the economy. By embracing sustainability-focused education, the Western Balkans countries are driving a greener, more prosperous future.
SAVE THE DATE: Ninth Consultation Event on Energy 2023: "Digital transformation and circular economy for the low-carbon future of the Western Balkans" organized by CETEOR
We invite you to reserve the dates of 05 and 06 October 2023 to visit the ninth Energy Consultation Event entitled "Digital transformation and circular economy for the low-carbon future of the Western Balkans" organized by CETEOR. The aim of the Energy Consultation Event is to gather interested persons from the field of energy, information technologies and sustainability, to consider the latest trends in the digitization of the energy sector and the application of circular economy principles in the creation of a low-carbon future in the Western Balkans. The consultation will be held in Hotel Hills, Sarajevo.
Soon, expect detailed information related to the holding of the 9th Energy Consultation, and until then, follow us on social networks: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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Project ADDUPT – kick off meeting
On 7-8 March, the European partners of Addupt met in Madrid to start the project. The objective of this project is to respond to the needs of the VET institutes in the Western Balkans in order to develop concrete links with the labour market of the emerging green sector.