The HELP project has aimed at developing tools for the training of older people in Europe in the adoption of healthy lifestyles on nutrition, physical and cognitive activity, rest and sleep habits and socialization.The project is based on the European need to improve the quality of life of older people through guidance, counseling and training through their active participation in education, and the improvement of assistance services for the elderly in terms of cost-effectiveness The WHO (1994) estimates that one in nine people is 60 years old or older and it is estimated that by 2050 one in five people will maintain unhealthy lifestyles, following: unhealthy diets, poor physical and cognitive activity, bad habits Rest and sleep, as well as lack of social participation. Therefore, in addition to the elderly, the project has other target audiences related to aging, such as experts and professionals who assist the elderly and who are interested in obtaining knowledge and skills to train older people and help them in the adoption of new healthy lifestyles.To carry out these objectives, the consortium consists of three entities from three different countries: AIJU (Spain), CIS (Italy) and E-SENIORS (France), which have worked over two years with the objective to develop two clearly differentiated products:•On the one hand, and as a first result, it has been the development of an electronic GUIDE to train the elderly (65+) of Europe in the adoption of healthy lifestyles based on 5 major areas related to Quality of Life : healthy diet, physical and cognitive activity, rest and sleep habits and activities for the promotion of social participation. Each organization has been responsible for collecting the necessary information from the native users of each country to establish the needs and requirements of the elderly. This electronic guide collects knowledge about priority action lines to improve the quality of life of older people. To develop this digital content, the usability and accessibility of the elderly has been taken into account, taking into account criteria for the development of interfaces for this group. The member organization of the project that has been in charge of coordinating Result 1 has been E-Seniors, with the close collaboration of AIJU and CIS. •On the other hand, and as a second result, an open Platform has been developed to be used by older people with a technological base that is capable of serving as a training tool on healthy living habits and quality of life. To achieve this goal, apart from integrating the e-GUIDE (Result 1), it includes minigames and activities that facilitate the integration of knowledge about healthy habits, as well as channels to contact other users and experts in the field as a way to share knowledge , experiences and related contents, integrating different complementary elements: An open online network for elderly people where they can learn to control the risks of their health and maintain healthy lifestyles; A system to collect all existing resources on the Internet, differentiated by type of healthy care (intervention areas related to quality of life); An online chat to share experiences, doubts or everything you need at this moment and an online tutoring and consulting system. The member organization of the project that has been in charge of coordinating Result 2 has been AIJU, with the close collaboration of E-SENIORS and CIS. The HELP project has had a great impact for the European centers of major participants in general and for all the users who have been able to enjoy the results of the same in particular, for many reasons. The first of all has been the awareness of the importance of assuming healthy habits of life for the improvement of the quality of their lives, the second, the awareness of their European identity beyond the borders of each participating country ( fruit of the experience of joint work and exchange of ideas between different countries) and thirdly, learning about other cultures and countries and feel important for their contributions made to the project and serve the European community. In addition, the project has served as a fundamental tool to promote interdisciplinarity and as a Social Space of awareness and exchange of related content new health patterns at all levels. All the developments carried out in the HELP project during these two years can be found on its official website: www.helpageing.eu.

"Основната идея на проект ""Иновативни подходи и неформални методи за насърчаване на творческия потенциал и предприемачески умения сред младите хора"" е насочена към стимулиране на младите хора за развитие на новаторско мислене, кариерно ориентиране и намиране на възможности за реализиране на собствените им идеи и потенциал. По време на изпълнение на дейностите по проекта се включиха представители на различни НПО, експерти, специалисти, учители и ученици, представители на местната власт в регионите на участниците. Осъществиха се голям брой инициативи - неформални обучения и семинари, кръгли маси, презентации, интервюта, благотворителни събития и онлайн тренинги, като се акцентира върху обучението по предприемачество и развитието на предприемачески нагласи и умения.Специфичните цели на проекта включват стратегически обмен на добри практики на равнище ЕС, между три партньорски организации – България, Испания и Италия и насърчаване на предприемаческото поведение сред младите хора. Развитието на предприемачески умения се благоприятства от съвместното създаване и използване на дигитален One Note бележник с „Модули по предприемачество“ и дисково пространство в Google Drive, което създаде подходящи условия за получаване на нови знания, онлайн сътрудничество и работа в екип. Имайки предвид факта, че средствата на информационните и комуникационни технологии се използват навсякъде в нашата дигитална ера и експертите в тази област със сигурност са увеличили възможностите си за намиране на работа, проектът предостави много информация и практически умения в това отношение. Чрез участието си младежите бяха насърчавани да развиват своите комуникационни умения, с използване на английски език в мултикултурна среда, да споделят идеи и знания, когато участват в краткосрочно съвместно обучение на международно ниво. Проектът се изпълни в два основни етапа - подготвителен и практичен. По време на първия етап младежите-участници проведоха проучване на пазара на труда в своите региони, срещнаха се с представители на различни местни компании, научиха се да събират и анализират данни. В проекта се включиха ученици, младежки работници, експерти и представители на бизнеса, както и местните власти. Проведените инициативи дадоха възможност те да работят заедно и на практика да получат знания как може да се развива и насърчава предприемаческия подход сред младите хора.Дейностите, които планирахме, организирахме и проведохме, следваха модела на разбиране на същността на предприемачеството, като обединиха теоретичния принос и експерименталното обучение. Младежите от различните държави сформираха екипи, ръботиха върху съвместни задачи онлайн, обмениха идеи и създадоха международна младежка „Креативна Агенция“, където споделиха визуални материали и концепции по разгледаните теми, имайки предвид спецификата на техните регион и държави. Опитни ментори обучаваха и координираха младежите – участници в проекта през цялото време на неговото изпълнение. В блога, сайта и фейсбук групата на проекта бяха публикувани различни материали, които да ги подпомагат в тяхната ефективна работа. Иновативни практики бяха интегрирани и във формалното обучение на учениците. Младежите взеха участия в организирането на социални инициативи с различни благотворителни каузи.По време на втория етап от изпълнението на проекта младежите от всяка партньорска страна работиха върху идеята, свързана със създаването на „Креативна Агенция“. Основните дейности на Агенцията бяха насочени към провеждането на маркетингови проучвания. Младежите успяха да разпределят ролите си в младежката компания: за търсене на информация, обобщение и анализ, обмен на информация с партньорите, създаване на мултимедийни материали, администриране на облачни платформи, организиране на събития и връзки със заинтересувани лица. По този начин участниците успяха да развият индивидуалните си способности и умения. Те приложиха на практика своето предприемаческо знание и креативно мислене, докато управляваха младежката компания. „Креативната агенция“ получи лого, което съвпада с логото на проекта. На платформата, специално създадена, за да демонстрира младежкито предприемачество в този проект има публикувана разнообразна информация – рекламни клипове, презентации и хипервръзки към съответни места в глобалната мрежа и споделеното дисково пространство. Това ни помогна от своя страна да се популяризираме и позиционираме по-добре и да установим контакти с местния бизнес. По време на проекта се проведоха две мобилности – в Испания и България, като знанията бяха валидирани с YouthPass сертификати. Всички експерти и ментори, които се включиха в проекта дадоха насоки и подкрепа на сформираните младежки екипи, повишавайки нивото на техните компетенции, самостоятелност и увереност."

Technical and technological development in modern industry imposes the need to review education of mechatronics and the skills required in their professional work.The objective of the partnership was to look at the process of vocational education in the mechatronics industry from the perspective of industrial change and the employers’ expectations of their employees. We have adopted the task to modify the education program in the profession of mechatronics by adding context that had not been previously included in the curriculum. Our objective was to select the curriculum content and teaching tools that would make learning a profession more interesting and enjoyable.Through our efforts we have aimed to develop new methods and tools in the field of vocational education, which will enable teachers of the profession and students to actively cooperate with each other.Participants of the project:1. Polish educational institutions providing vocational training, among others in the profession of mechatronics technician.2. Polish company engaged in supporting vocational education and training activities.3. The Spanish research and technology centre, whose field of activity is conducting research and supporting the development of industry, and in particular the implementation of technological innovations.4. Italian training and mentoring centre combining vocational training with higher education, its aim is to develop entrepreneurship, competitiveness and innovation of enterprises.Within the framework of the project we realized 6 intellectual outputs:1. Designing a model for teaching mechatronics (with on-line access);2. Developing assumptions about the use of the scientific model in teaching mechatronics;3. Designing the usefulness of the models in enterprises;4. Software and set of assumptions of using the model in vocational training;5. Preparing interactive module and technical documentation;6. Innovative program of using interactive educational module in mechatronics.The methods adopted for the project and during the cooperation:- task-based work – taking on the task of developing and preparing an interactive learning module for mechatronics engineering;- conceptual work - adoption of conceptual assumptions and functionalities of the educational module, which is supported by training;- designing work - selection of mechanical solutions, electronic controls and necessary software, which is supported by training;- development of solutions - verification of accepted assumptions and planned functionality;- design and testing phase - preparation and conduct of prototype tests;- phase of implementation - application of the adopted solutions in the practice of vocational training.The first phase showed how to use the module in interaction-based learning processes, primarily in terms of decision-making autonomy and the ability to assess student performance. In phase two, the task, the concept of functionality and possibilities of using the method were all defined. The project was then developed in a practical form, taking into account the constructs of the future work of the students. A set of assumptions and a description of the software structure takes into account information about the expected and possible behaviour of all elements of the module and their relationships in the learning process. Designing the model plays the most important role in achieving the project goal.The concept of the training program is based on an interactive educational module that includes the educational content of the educational platform and a toolbox containing the elements needed to assemble the physical model and its programming. The strategy of acquiring knowledge and skills in this solution promotes active learning through practical problem solving rather than the classical memorising of knowledge.Thanks to these solutions it will be possible to improve the implementation of the didactic process at school, improve the quality of education, stimulate students' motivation to learn. The adopted solutions also created opportunities for students to self-study based on the prepared educational model.This activity will obviously help the human capital that goes to companies that use mechatronic systems in their production processes.The anticipated long-term benefits of our project is the opportunity to further collaborate and exchange experiences, knowledge and good practices by further maintaining the EDUTRONIX web platform. It is also an opportunity to learn practical solutions in education, raise professional qualifications, establish contacts and develop or transfer innovations.

One of the indicators of progress in the evolving field of transportation & logistics is a 7% growth in the number of logistics lease transactions recorded on the European market in 2015 [http://www.cushmanwakefield.pl,2017]). To be able to flourish, the industry requires innovative solutions which enhance flexibility and competitiveness. The research shows that companies attaching great importance to innovation see the highest increases in turnover (Innobarometer, 2015). According to the report of the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2016 on innovation performance of EU Member States, Poland is much below the EU average and is ranked among the performers with an innovation index at 0.29 (the leader is Sweden with an index score of 0.7). The index score of the project partner Italy is at 0.43. Both the countries grapple with problems which prevent them from becoming pioneers and leaders in developing and introducing state-of-the-art solutions. The next project partner is based in Austria, ranked by EIS as a strong innovator with the performance at 0.59 which has been declining since 2014. This project will bridge a gap in the need for transport & logistics workforce equipped with innovation skills and knowledge. The purpose of the project is to improve innovation performance in the logistics industry through: • Raising awareness of the need for implementing innovative solutions among transportation & logistics employees and trainees • Creating and applying in practice the tools to identify the participants' predispositions and competencies for developing innovative solutions as Innovation Designers (IDs) and Innovation Executors (IEs) • Improving innovative solution developing skills in logistics • Gaining more insight into the potential for implementing innovative solutions in logistics companies • Bridging the gaps in the skills demonstrated by transportation & logistics employees and trainees • Developing e-learning courses with individual learning paths which provide their participants with innovation knowledge and increase their capabilities • Affording the project participant countries an opportunity to catch up with European leaders in innovation performance (Sweden, Denmark) • Changing the attitude of transportation & logistics employees and trainees from reactive to pro- active The project consists in building an innovative e-learning platform offering access to courses which boost creativity and innovation skills among transport & logistics employees, students and trainees. In the first place the platform members will be asked to complete a set of tests which identify creative competency and the level of knowledge on introducing and commercialising innovation. The diagnosis results will provide the grounds for allocating the participant to one of two groups: passive IE or active ID. This will enable proposing an individual learning path, designed specifically to close the gaps in areas of knowledge and skills as identified in competency tests. A new tool to use will be Assessment Center (AC) as a part of the SCRUM logic where test users verify the test based on which participants are classified as ID/IE. The subject matter of tests will be subject to control. The tools intended for final users will be amended in line with the test recommendations. The project will involves creating: - a tool to test and dividing users of the platform on two groups: “innovation designers” and “innovation executors” of the innovative solutions in logistics - Developing an online tool to diagnose the TSL employee creativity level and to specify the role of the tool in an innovative logistic organisation - the function of a designer or a conscious innovation recipient- executor - a tool to identify competence gaps related to the knowledge about tools and methods to implement innovative ideas in 4 language versions - Developing an online tool to diagnose gaps in 3 competences needed in the innovative organisation: a. Knowledge about the necessary tools and methods to implement innovative ideas in the organisation (e.g. design thinking), b. Knowledge about innovative solutions in logistics (e.g. Logistics 4.0. solutions) c. Innovation absorption. - e-learning courses in 4 languages The project's originality lies in adapting the course to individual requirements of the participant and offering him or her a custom learning path based on identified competency gaps. A new development will be an intelligent platform with e-learning courses which will automatically adapt and assign training modules to the user based upon the previous verification of his or her knowledge and skills. The project's target group include transportation & logistics employees and students. In the long run, an employee able to think laterally, be focused on the problem, familiar with creative thinking and unconventional idea implementation methods will prepare the ground for the next revolution.

"<< Background >>The project is carried by partners experienced in European projects and very close to the companies. It is also fully anchored in the regional innovation strategy with a view to specialization smart technology in the AURA region, including the areas of activity: intelligent and efficient systems,digital and benevolent systems, to which mechatronics belongs.We have developed a great interest with our previous European projects (Woodigital, EQ-wood and Cookleeco) and the agility provided by digital modular training. This dual learning system is a source of innovation, and facilitates the skills development of trainers to help them catch the opportunities offered to mechatronics with Industry 4.0 (big data and IoT, new and advanced materials, circular economy, between other).Our project also creates a virtuous circle with a project led by our Italian partner Confindustria concerning the up-skilling of technicians in mechatronics.Known as an actor of change, the IPRA / MEDEF AURA is very attentive to strategic sectors and we are doing our best as a professional organization to offer new approaches and experimentation in order to facilitate the activities of companies in the Auvergne Rhône region. -Alps. By offering businesses and vocational training organizations in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, the opportunity to participate in European projects is to enable them to- Gain height by devoting time to a collective project- Open up to new partners- Benefit from an enriching professional and personal experience.Cooperation projects, which affect a more limited number of companies, are most often attractive to structures particularly oriented towards innovation and experimentation, which wish to feed their reflection on their own practices, in particular on HR topics. (recruitment, training…). These are generally companies which are already particularly invested in the field of education, training or research, and for which cooperation projects constitute an opportunity to ""widen their center of interest"".Industry, which has become 4.0, accompanied by strong expectations in terms of digital and green transformations, requires a constant review of teaching methods, such as training techniques in mechatronics. This context disrupts the expectations in terms of skills expected of professional trainers. We have chosen to work in the application context of mechatronics, because it represents an essential discipline of modern industry. It shakes up professional training and leaves companies with no solution to their recruitment problems.However, the shift to online learning in the local or distance STEM environment is forcing teachers to adapt their practices and get creative to keep students engaged, as home and its many distractions have become. a classroom - most often - without an environment conducive to learning (silence, collective work ...). - the pandemic has recalibrated the way teachers divide their time between teaching, engaging with students and administrative tasks.The training modules, accompanied by our guide to good practice, will aim to progressively capitalize on skills:- allow individual, social and salary recognition, with the short-term acquisition of skills that strengthen employability;- combine both professional experience anticipation and reactivity- Offer new training opportunities for VET institutions.<< Objectives >>In order to achieve our ambitious objectives in the complex and rapidly growing environment of mechatronics, we will create 2 tools to support trainers in following the needs of companies in terms of innovation in this rapidly advancing technical field. After having collectively developed the professional skills profile of trainers in mechatronics, we are going to develop a guide of good practices to help them to develop agile and innovative training courses close to the company's expectations. Finally, we will develop training modules to support the development of the skills of trainers.For all stakeholders in the mechatronics environment, our project will open up new opportunities to “get out of everyday life” and provide interesting perspectives, from both a professional point of view (work on themes relating to their activity, business development) and personal (meeting with European partners from a different culture, trips abroad, etc.).<< Implementation >>The stakeholders in our project have very varied profiles and functions, and companies are able to provide added value such as:• Operational knowledge of their sector of activity enabling them to take a look at the relevance of the content and methods of the projects;• A direct link with certain target audiences of the projects (employees in their sector of activity), which can, in particular, allow them to test the tools developed;• The ability to develop technical solutions (eg: development of an online platform, mobile application, a virtual reality module, a website, etc.).• The development of knowledge, skills, and tools that impact business practices over the long term.For trainers and member of our consortium, participation in the development of content brings different types of benefits, such as:• Acquisition of practical skills: Creative work is an opportunity to develop practices, and to use techniques and approaches that would not necessarily have been used otherwise (videos, interactive platforms, educational approach via storytelling, etc.);• Knowledge acquisition: the research and discussions between partners that are carried out in the context of content development are enriching for stakeholders, and allow them to gather knowledge on a variety of topics related to their sector;• New internal tools: development of training tools and materials intended to be concretely integrated into the practices of trainers and companies. Their participation is therefore a source of development in terms of representations, practices, skills, and knowledge.In the end, the impacts of these projects are generally perceived over the long term.<< Results >>At the heart of the project is strategic knowledge management by:- by organizing a feedback loop, the consortium is committed to maintaining strategic links to further strengthen synergies between the scientific universes of mechatronics;- being involved in a lasting cooperation, the partners have produced new knowledge that needs to be studied thanks to additional resources, facilitating a process of knowledge transfer between education and companies for mutual improvements.- the agility of the development of learning modules by trainers, Digitronics strives to indirectly strengthen the employability and key skills of young people. In addition, our modules are intended to be digital in order to be available to SMEs and to strengthen the effectiveness of training systems that are more useful for the market;"