Vilnius Gediminas Technical University: A Partner in Improving Vocational Education in the Western Balkans

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) is a leading Lithuanian university with a focus on technological sciences and practical, market-oriented education. As a member of the DRUPWB project consortium, VILNIUS TECH is dedicated to playing an important role in improving vocational education in the Western Balkans.

VILNIUS TECH’s Experience and Involvement

VILNIUS TECH has extensive experience in participating in international projects supported by programs like Erasmus+ (including Capacity Building, International Credit Mobility, Strategic Partnerships, Knowledge Alliances, and Skills Alliances), Horizon2020, Erasmus Mundus, Tempus, and other EU initiatives. Each year, the university engages in over 70 international projects, which contribute to enhancing its curriculum, supporting research, and encouraging collaboration with other institutions.

VILNIUS TECH’s Role in the DRUPWB Consortium

Since joining the DRUPWB consortium, VILNIUS TECH has utilized its experience from over 20 national and international projects, managed by its Knowledge and Technology Transfer Centre since 2014. These projects have been focused on helping higher education and vocational education providers teach modern, relevant skills.

Some of VILNIUS TECH’s main contributions to the DRUPWB project include:

• Sharing Knowledge: VILNIUS TECH provides valuable insights and practices from its past projects to help improve vocational and higher education.
• Training and Capacity Building: The university offers training programs for teachers at higher education institutions and vocational schools, helping them develop new skills and adopt modern teaching methods.
• Promoting Collaboration: VILNIUS TECH encourages cooperation between universities and industries and involves alumni in university activities to strengthen the connection between education and the job market.