Projects 2017

Practicing Skillfully

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0016
Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)
Coordinator: Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (LT)
Partners: Alytaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT); Kauno Kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT); AVM – Graičiūnas School of Management (LT); SMK University of Applied Social Sciences (LT); Šiauliai State College (LT); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: The project, joining the Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants and 6 high schools, will enable students to practice in teams combining students from different fields of study, and through innovative co-operation between a mentor and a student. The methods of smart practice will strengthen their general skills and will be developed to improve general skills, and will organize training for students and their practitioners.
Duration: 2017 – 2019

Developing Entrepreneurship and Creativity of Students and Teachers by Developing Business Ideas in Cultural and Creative Industries in Alytus Region

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0035
Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)
Coordinator: National Association of Creative and Cultural Industries (LT)
Partners: Alytaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT); Kaunas University of Technology (LT); Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LT); Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT); Vilnius Academy of Arts (LT); Vytautas Magnus University (LT); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: to develop the quality of entrepreneurship and creativity skills development in higher education institutions by creating the conditions for incorporating creative activities in interdisciplinary teams for the study process, aimed at developing students ‘and teachers’ creativity and social entrepreneurial competencies, and directing the generation of social culture and creative industries (CCI) business ideas in Alytus region.
Duration: 2017 12 19 – 2019 08 19

Hillary Online Community to Foster Female Entrepreneurship

Project No. 2017-1-ES01-KA203-038098
Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (ES)
Coordinator: University of Valladolid (ES)
Partners: Babele Create Together SRL(RO); Eurocrea Merchant SRL (IT); University of Greenwich (UK); Stichting Business Development Friesland (NL); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: to form students’ entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial skills and abilities, to promote and support student initiative and creativity in implementing social innovations. The project aims to create an innovative online model of social entrepreneurship education, integrate it into studies and thus increase the employability of students and contribute to the development of gender equality in society. In addition, the project provides for the creation of an international online platform for discussing innovative business ideas with a view to introducing them to the market.
Duration: 2017 11 01 – 2019 10 01

Foreign Lecturer Lectures at the Faculty of Economics

Project No. UD-2017-LT-1526
Foundation: Education Exchanges Support Foundation Program for Foreign Teachers Arriving at Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)
Partners: Cracow University of Economics (PL)
Project aim: During the project, a series of 10 lectures on consumer behavior took place, taught by dr. Jaroslaw Swida.
Duration: 2017 10 16 – 2017 10 27

European Quality Assurance in Transnational VET Mobility through Socially Responsible Behavior

Project No. 2017-1-UK01-KA202-036666
Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (UK)
Coordinator: Europa Training Ltd (UK)
Partners: A.I.A.M. (Mobility Friends) (PT); Essenia UETP (IT); European Center for Quality (BG); EVBB (DE); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: Project sets the overall aim to improve quality assurance in transnational VET mobility through socially responsible behavior of all VET mobility actors, thus promoting and further developing quality in mobility and sustaining learning outcomes. Specific objectives are: to provide mobility organizers with an innovative framework to assess, monitor and promote QA and sustainability at all stages of VET mobility; to foster mobility organizers to verify and continuously improve the quality of mobility activities through the development of a new to date practical approach for self-audit; to enhance applicability and facilitate transferability of the project innovative approach through the provision of a set of recommendations, strategies and good implementation practices.
Duration: 2017 10 01 – 2019 09 30

The Mediation System Development in the Education Sector

Project No. 2017-1-LT01-KA201- 035234
Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)
Coordinator: Public Institution Assistance for Teenagers Initiative (LT)
Partners: Biržai ,,Saulės” Gymnasium (LT); Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT); Rezekne Academy of Technologies (LV); Rezekne State Gymnasium No. 1 (LV); Work and Life Thuringia (DE); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: Development of Nonviolent Communication skills in schools by implementing a mediation system. The objectives of the project are: enhancing school educators’ professional development through the development of mediation training programme and organization of training; fostering pupils’ conflict resolution skills through development of training programme and organization of training activities; raising awareness of mediation as an effective method for Nonviolent Communication within school communities.
Duration: 2017 09 01 – 2019 08 31

21st Century Competences: What Students Want, what Employers expect and what Schools offer

Project No. V6-5
Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
Coordinator: Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT)
Partners: Alytaus kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences (LT) Šiauliai State College (LT); Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: to develop creativity, critical thinking, initiative, citizenship, ability to perform applied research and collaborate on a national scale in Lithuanian college students. Participants are students from Vilnius, Utena, Panevėžys, Klaipėda and Šiauliai State Colleges. The project will be implemented in Vilnius, Utena, Panevėžys, Klaipėda and Vilnius.
Duration: 2017 05 01 – 2017 12 31

Influence of non-formal Education and Volunteering on Study and Career Choices

Project No. S-349
Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Partners: Kaunas University of Applied Engineering Sciences (LT); Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT); Šiauliai State College (LT).
Project aim: to develop the ability of students of different Lithuanian colleges to carry out applied scientific activities, to collaborate on the study of students’ satisfaction with studies at the national level.
Duration: 2017 05 01 – 2017 12 31

Entrepreneurship in Initial Primary Teacher Education (EIPTE)

Project No. 2017-1-DE01-KA203-003582
Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (DE)
Coordinator: Leuphana University of Lüneburg (DE)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)
Project aim: to get more higher education institutions to implement entrepreneurship education and/or enhance the quality of entrepreneurship education in their initial teacher education for primary teachers.
Duration: 2017 09 01 – 2020 08 31

International Parenting Programme

Foundation: The project is funded by higher education institutions that have signed the Memorandum
Coordinator: Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (NL)
Partners: Howest University College (BE); Nottingham Trent University (UK); Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, SAMK (FI); University College Leuven Limburg, UCLL (BE); University of Malta (MT); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: Realisation of IPP online courses on the theme of parenting; Organisation and hosting of a yearly meeting of the consortium team of lecturers in one of the participating countries involved in the online programme to evaluate and to adapt the online courses and to prepare the intensive study programmes for the students. During these meetings, the team will respond within this scope to the needs of the hosting organisation and participate in their educational activities; Organisation and hosting, on a yearly basis, of a study exchange programme for students in one of the participating countries; Organisation of a conference as a multiplier event;  Participation in international conferences; Joint activities with organisations working in the field of parental participation.
Duration: 2017 10 05 – 2022 01 01

Priorities at Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center in 2017

Foundation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
Coordinator: Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT)
Partners: Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center (GE); Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).
Project aim: to develop the internationality of studies, to strengthen the international recognition of Lithuanian higher education, to support the activities of Lithuanian studies centers.
Duration: 2017

EntrepreneurshipXchange through project-based learning

Project No. 2017-1-BG01-KA205-035758
Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (BG)
Coordinator: Bulgarian Memory Foundation
Partners: VšĮ „Probleminio mokymo institutas“; Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences.
Project aim: to adapt project-based learning methodologies to teaching youth entrepreneurship.
Duration: 2017