AI4VET. Advancing Ethical Practices and Community Engagement in VET

<< Objectives >>The project aims to initiate a digital transformation process in the partner VET centers, enhancing their capacity to implement this transition in a conscious, safe, and ethical manner. This involves:•Developing comprehensive policies and procedures to manage the AI-driven digital transition;•Adopting an incremental approach by gradually introducing tailored AI-based solutions;•Promoting awareness-raising and community engagement to strengthen stakeholders’ agency<< Implementation >>- Mapping organizational processes, defining AI transition plans, and establishing a monitoring system for AI implementation.- Advanced training for VET centers’ IT staff, co-creation of AI solutions, testing in VET institutions, and sharing and refining AI-based solutions across partners.- Implementation of local hackathons to foster AI innovation and creation of an AI tools catalog.- Developing the project toolkit, activating a community of practice, and organizing multiplier events.<< Results >>(1) AI-based Digital Transition Plans for each VET centre, including a monitoring system for plan implementation;(2) an AI Ethics Compliance Tool AI to support the assessment of new AI-based digital solutions;(3) a collection of validated AI-based applications for different functional areas within VET institutions;(4) a Project Toolkit supporting the transferability of the project's good practices;(5) a Community of Practice (CoP) connecting educators, AI practitioners, and VET stakeholders