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"<< Background >>We applied for the project as a Continuing Education Institution in response to numerous signals from employers that the skills and qualifications of vocational course graduates did not align with employers' demands for qualifications in specific professions, and that companies had to incur significant costs for additional training. These observations were confirmed by our consultations with employers.The need was to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of vocational education so that students were not only prepared to pass exams but also possessed practical skills sought after by employers. The project addressed the need to establish a framework for cooperation between educational institutions (Continuing Education Centers, vocational schools) and employers to best align educational offerings with their labor market needs.By implementing the project, we wanted to influence the development of the potential of our institutions, gain experience in implementing international projects, and develop teaching materials that we will be able to implement in our ongoing educational activities.<< Objectives >>By implementing the project, we, as representatives of vocational education together with employers representatives, wanted to explore and test the needs and opportunities for collaboration between both fields, to better align vocational education with the needs of employers who are seeking employees.We wanted to influence the development and improvement of vocational education quality by developing, implementing, and disseminating, together with employers (representatives of the lifting industry), a model collaboration solution (course curriculum, syllabus, and teaching materials) that other employers and educational institutions could take after, expanding their offerings, meeting employers' staffing needs, and improving the quality of vocational education.We also wanted to influence the development of our institutions by providing our staff with experience in implementing international projects and developing solutions and materials that we could implement to improve the quality and effectiveness of our courses.<< Implementation >>1. During the visit to Turkey, we held meetings at the partner institution, a vocational training center, a vocational school, as well as with 2 employers from the lifts industry. On the 3rd day, there was a meeting with representatives of Turkish vocational training institutions and employers.2. During the meeting in Poland, we visited the headquarters of EDU-IT, a vocational training center, a vocational school, and employers from the lifts sector, during which we collected information about the organization of vocational education, labour market needs, and cooperation to respond to labour market demands.3. We organized a conference on adapting education to labour market needs, with 60 participants. Presentations were given by experts, employers and the representatives of VET education from Poland and Turkey. It finished with a discussion panel. The event was broadcast live online.4. As a model example of cooperation between entrepreneurs and vocational education, we developed a course program, outline, teaching materials, and recommendations for collaboration.5. We created a video describing the project and promoting its results.6. We disseminated the project's results during meetings and online informational announcements<< Results >>1. Based on the experience gathered during the project, the project staff (VET instructors and employers) developed the materials, available free of charge under an open license, in three language versions (EN, PL, TR):a) Recommendations for cooperation between employers and vocational education institutions,b) The "" Lift Equipment Installer and Service Technician"" course curriculum,c) A lecturer's outline and materials for the ""Lift Equipment Installer and Service Technician"" course,d) A video posted on the online platform presenting the project's implementation and results, and promoting cooperation between vocational education and employers,e) A website presenting the project's progress and results. (cooperate.edu-it.com.pl),2. Organizing a conference, in two languages (Polish and Turkish), broadcasted online and hosted on a streaming platform about cooperation between employers and vocational education institutions, and adapting vocational training offerings to the needs of the labour market.3. Incorporating the course ""Lift Equipment Installer and Service Technician"" developed as part of the project into the offer of our institutions.4. Conducting a pilot implementation of the developed course.5. Staff development."