Bridging Gaps: Second-Hand Ventures for Sustainable Development and Digitalization

<< Objectives >>The Bridging Gaps project aims to equip SME employees, sales professionals, and vocational learners with digital and sustainability skills through AI-driven training, self-assessment tools, and interactive learning scenarios. It supports SMEs in adopting circular economy practices, enhances employability, and fosters cross-sector collaboration between VET providers, universities, and businesses. By disseminating results through EU platforms, the project ensures long-term impact.<< Implementation >>The Bridging Gaps project will implement a needs assessment, capacity-building workshops, and AI-enhanced training development, followed by pilot testing and validation with SMEs and VET learners. The project will create digital learning materials, self-assessment tools, and interactive training scenarios, ensuring practical skill development in digital business and sustainability practices. Dissemination will be conducted via EU platforms, industry events maximizing impact and scalability.<< Results >>The Bridging Gaps project will deliver AI-driven vocational training, including interactive learning modules, self-assessment tools, and digital business strategies, enhancing digital and sustainability skills among SME employees, sales professionals, and VET learners. Results will be tested with 100+ participants. The project will also generate policy recommendations, ensuring scalability and integration into European vocational training systems, with widespread dissemination via EU platforms.