aims to develop innovative vocational education and training, working with experts from five different European regions to phase out fossil fuels and contributing to Europe becoming a fossil free energy continent.

SEED is a CoVE (Centres of Vocational Excellence) programme. CoVEs are part of the Erasmus+ programme aiming to establish transnational platforms on, among others, regional development, innovation and inclusion.

Objective 1

Prepare practitioners and existing professionals with
the necessary skills and competencies for the future

Objective 2

Empower innovation based on regional needs by reinforcing the connections
within the regions

Objective 3

Enhance and promote the attractiveness of work-based education-based on a coherent set of criteria on regional impact and skills​

Objective 4

Establish an international learning community as a way to exchange knowledge and mobility of trainers and trainees, provide opportunities for domestic students and, ultimately, develop a common vision for the future

Objective 5

Establish CoVEs, one in each of the participating regions, that would provide high quality vocational skills

Project's Milestones at a glance

2024 October
Interview
get to know us better michele velenderic interview
With Michele Velenderic, founder of Green Power Brain company, Germany

Green Power Brains was motivated to join the SEED project due to its alignment with their mission to advance renewable energy education and international collaboration, as well as the opportunity to leverage their digital platform for impactful training.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Interview
get to know us better joep bresser interview
With Joep Bresser, Katapult, The Netherlands

Katapult's motivation to join the SEED project comes from their mission to promote public-private collaboration in vocational education and leverage their extensive network for sustainable impact.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Event
seed transnational meeting and summer school advancing sustainable energy education in kozani (2)
SEED summer school, Kozani, Greece

This seminar provided electricians, engineers, and undergraduate students with theoretical and practical training on installing, maintaining and repairing electric vehicle charging stations up to 22 kW AC and DC. Participants received a Certificate of Attendance and awarded an additional certification from PPC’s Innovation Hub after passing written and practical exams.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Event
seed transnational meeting and summer school advancing sustainable energy education in kozani (5)
Transnational meeting in Kozani, Greece

Meeting advanced sustainable energy education through regional collaboration, hosted in Kozani, Greece.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Event
just transition cove in western macedonia greece i
Formation of the Just Transition CoVE in W. Macedonia, Greece

On the 12th of September, an MoU for the formation of the first JT CoVE in WM, Greece, was signed among regional academia, life-long learning centers, chambers, industry, clusters  and institutes .

Read the full story here

2024 July
Event
seed 2024 a milestone international conference on sustainable energy education
SEED 2024 1st International Conference on Sustainable Energy Education

Held at the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain, this conference brought together academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers from 39 countries. The event featured 265 participants from 129 institutions, 85 oral presentations, 29 posters, and 18 workshops, focusing on advancing sustainable energy education.

Read the full story here

2024 May
Newsletter
4th newsletter header
Release of the 4th Newsletter
2024 May
Interview
get to know us better fionna heuf interview
With Fionna Heuf, The Netherlands
2024 May
Interview
get to know us better minna harju interview
With Minna Harju, project coordinator at Raisio Regional Education and Training Consortium (RASEKO), Finland.

Minna specializes in RASEKO’s sustainable development projects.

Read the full story here

2024 April
Event
work package 4 from good practices to regional activities (1)
5th transnational SEED meeting, Bochum_Germany

Workshop provided training on best practices for transnational collaboration, focusing on regional development plans.

Read the full story here

2023 December
Newsletter
3rd newsletter header
Release of the 3rd Newsletter
2023 November
Interview
Get to know us
With Aleksi Heinonen, project manager for CoVEs SEED in Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Interview provided insights into the possibilities the project provides for the companies in Southwest Finland region and beyond.

Read the full story here

2023 November
Event
enhancing skills in electromobility innoras electromobility academy and the university of western macedonias kedivim collaborate with dypa public employment service to advance the green transitio (3)
Electromobility program in Greece

Upskilling program in electromobility  aimed to prepare the workforce for the growing electric vehicle market. The first certified technicians for electric vehicles were awarded their certificate.

Read the full story here

2023 November
Event
seed project partners explore vocational excellence at roc midden nederland (2)
Visit to ROC Midden Nederland

Partners visited ROC Midden Nederland to explore successful examples of vocational excellence in practice.

Read the full story here

2023 Cotober
Event
seeds codesign workshop crafting collaborative strategies for cove development (1)
Co-design workshop in Utrecht, The Netherlands

Workshop in Utrecht focused on collaborative strategies for the development of Centers of Vocational Excellence.

Read the full story here

2023 October
Interview
Get to know us
With Prof. Elena de la Poza

Interview provided insights into Professor Elena de la Poza's involvement and vision for the SEED project's impact.

Read the full story here

2023 July
Event
the 1st hydrogen summersch2ool in kozani greece (1)
Hydrogen Summer School in Kozani, Greece

Summer School focused on hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, featuring expert-led training sessions and workshops.

Read the full story here

2023 June
Event
centres of vocational excellence enhancing skills ecosystems for a competitive workforce
Article on CoVEs and skills ecosystems

An article explored the role of CoVEs in enhancing skills ecosystems and preparing a competitive, future-ready workforce.

Read the full story here

2023 June
Event
nearly 50 spanish vet schools working together around the seed project (2)
Collaboration with Spanish VET schools

Collaboration involved nearly 50 Spanish VET schools, promoting the integration of sustainable energy education.

Read the full story here

2023 May
Newsletter
2nd newsletter header
Release of the 2nd Newsletter
2023 May
Interview
Get to know us
With Hogeschool Utrecht, The Netherlands

Project managers from Hogeschool Utrecht shared insights into their role and motivations within the SEED project.

Read the full story here

2023 May
Event
Skills analysis for fossil-free future

Provided an analysis of skills needed to achieve a fossil-free future, aligning educational programs with industry requirements.

Read the full story here

2023 May
Event
Demo day in Turku, Finland for energy studies

Demo day showcased energy engineering projects to inspire vocational students to pursue careers in the energy sector.

Read the full story here

2023 April
Event
Focus on regional skills ecosystems (WP3)

Work Package 3 emphasized strengthening regional skills ecosystems to support sustainable energy initiatives.

Read the full story here

2023 April
Event
exploring regional good practices and coves maturity a summary of the seed partners transnational (1)
Transnational meeting in Bochum, Germany

Transnational meeting discussed best practices and the maturity of Centers of Vocational Excellence, aiming to improve regional development.

Read the full story here

2023 March
Event
h2 uowm site
Launch of MSc in Hydrogen Technology, UoWM, Greece

MSc program was launched to equip students with advanced knowledge in hydrogen technology, addressing the demand for clean energy solutions.

Read the full story here

2023 March
Event
HEDNO engineer seminars in Florina, Greece

Seminars provided engineers with modern energy technology training, essential for managing Greece's evolving energy infrastructure.

Read the full story here

2023 March
Event
IMG 3675
Electro-mobility technicians certification in Kozani, Greece

Certification course enhanced the skills of Electro-mobility technicians in high-voltage systems, to meet the demands of the growing electric vehicle industry.

Read the full story here

2023 February
Newsletter
1st newsletter header
Release of the 1st Newsletter
2023 January
Event
FnYn iTWAAAT5S7
EnergyRevolution Conference in Valencia, Spain

Conference focused on advancements in renewable energy and the energy transition, with participation from key industry stakeholders.

Read the full story here

2022 October
Event
seed kickoff meeting header
Kick off meeting in Turku, Finland

The kick off meeting marked the official start of the SEED project, setting the foundation for collaboration and planning future activities.

Read the full story here

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🤝Meet Michele Velenderic, founder of Green Power Brains, who shares insights from the SEED Project! Learn how this company addresses renewable energy education's biggest challenges and fosters global collaboration for a greener future.💡Michele discusses the challenges of balancing diverse regional needs, how SEED promotes cultural understanding and knowledge sharing, and the role of hands-on learning through Green Power Brain's digital platform. 👉 Don't miss it! Read the full interview here: lnkd.in/dJ6KFE2G#seedproject #renewableenergy #educationforall #sustainableenergyeducation #collaboration #Sustainable #energy #greenenergy #ProjectSEED #opportunity #university #Development #energymanagement #renewableenergysources ... See MoreSee Less
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🤝 Meet Green Power Brains (GPB), our partner in advancing sustainable energy solutions! Based in Munich, GPB is dedicated to renewable energy projects across Europe and West Africa. Their expertise spans three key areas:🔌PV Systems: Planning, installing, and maintaining solar power solutions.🔋Digitalization: Developing smart software for energy management.📰R&D & Training: Pioneering research in green hydrogen, smart grids, and blockchain tech.👉 Eager to learn more, click here: lnkd.in/dES3v4hD#GPB #Innovation #Sustainability #training #energytransition #energy #reskilling #opportunity #development #project #vocationaleducation #skills #SEED #Partnerships #SustainableDevelopment #ConsortiumLeadership ... See MoreSee Less
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⁉️Did you know there’s a LinkedIn page dedicated to promoting Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) worldwide?🤝Introducing CoP CoVEs—the Community of Practice for CoVEs! This LinkedIn page serves as a hub for sharing best practices, innovative solutions, and success stories from CoVEs across Europe and beyond. Whether you’re involved in vocational education or simply interested in the latest trends in skills development and sustainability, this is the place to connect and collaborate.👉Follow the CoP CoVEs page here: lnkd.in/dxCZipBV#VocationalExcellence #SEEDPartners #TransnationalMeeting #EducationCollaboration #Collaboration #RegionalStakeholders #SEEDWorkshops #EducationForAll #CoVE ... See MoreSee Less
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2024 October
Interview
get to know us better michele velenderic interview
With Michele Velenderic, founder of Green Power Brain company, Germany

Green Power Brains was motivated to join the SEED project due to its alignment with their mission to advance renewable energy education and international collaboration, as well as the opportunity to leverage their digital platform for impactful training.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Interview
get to know us better joep bresser interview
With Joep Bresser, Katapult, The Netherlands

Katapult's motivation to join the SEED project comes from their mission to promote public-private collaboration in vocational education and leverage their extensive network for sustainable impact.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Event
seed transnational meeting and summer school advancing sustainable energy education in kozani (2)
SEED summer school, Kozani, Greece

This seminar provided electricians, engineers, and undergraduate students with theoretical and practical training on installing, maintaining and repairing electric vehicle charging stations up to 22 kW AC and DC. Participants received a Certificate of Attendance and awarded an additional certification from PPC’s Innovation Hub after passing written and practical exams.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Event
seed transnational meeting and summer school advancing sustainable energy education in kozani (5)
Transnational meeting in Kozani, Greece

Meeting advanced sustainable energy education through regional collaboration, hosted in Kozani, Greece.

Read the full story here

2024 September
Event
just transition cove in western macedonia greece i
Formation of the Just Transition CoVE in W. Macedonia, Greece

On the 12th of September, an MoU for the formation of the first JT CoVE in WM, Greece, was signed among regional academia, life-long learning centers, chambers, industry, clusters  and institutes .

Read the full story here

2024 July
Event
seed 2024 a milestone international conference on sustainable energy education
SEED 2024 1st International Conference on Sustainable Energy Education

Held at the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain, this conference brought together academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers from 39 countries. The event featured 265 participants from 129 institutions, 85 oral presentations, 29 posters, and 18 workshops, focusing on advancing sustainable energy education.

Read the full story here

2024 May
Newsletter
4th newsletter header
Release of the 4th Newsletter
2024 May
Interview
get to know us better fionna heuf interview
With Fionna Heuf, The Netherlands
2024 May
Interview
get to know us better minna harju interview
With Minna Harju, project coordinator at Raisio Regional Education and Training Consortium (RASEKO), Finland.

Minna specializes in RASEKO’s sustainable development projects.

Read the full story here

2024 April
Event
work package 4 from good practices to regional activities (1)
5th transnational SEED meeting, Bochum_Germany

Workshop provided training on best practices for transnational collaboration, focusing on regional development plans.

Read the full story here

2023 December
Newsletter
3rd newsletter header
Release of the 3rd Newsletter
2023 November
Interview
Get to know us
With Aleksi Heinonen, project manager for CoVEs SEED in Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Interview provided insights into the possibilities the project provides for the companies in Southwest Finland region and beyond.

Read the full story here

2023 November
Event
enhancing skills in electromobility innoras electromobility academy and the university of western macedonias kedivim collaborate with dypa public employment service to advance the green transitio (3)
Electromobility program in Greece

Upskilling program in electromobility  aimed to prepare the workforce for the growing electric vehicle market. The first certified technicians for electric vehicles were awarded their certificate.

Read the full story here

2023 November
Event
seed project partners explore vocational excellence at roc midden nederland (2)
Visit to ROC Midden Nederland

Partners visited ROC Midden Nederland to explore successful examples of vocational excellence in practice.

Read the full story here

2023 Cotober
Event
seeds codesign workshop crafting collaborative strategies for cove development (1)
Co-design workshop in Utrecht, The Netherlands

Workshop in Utrecht focused on collaborative strategies for the development of Centers of Vocational Excellence.

Read the full story here

2023 October
Interview
Get to know us
With Prof. Elena de la Poza

Interview provided insights into Professor Elena de la Poza's involvement and vision for the SEED project's impact.

Read the full story here

2023 July
Event
the 1st hydrogen summersch2ool in kozani greece (1)
Hydrogen Summer School in Kozani, Greece

Summer School focused on hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, featuring expert-led training sessions and workshops.

Read the full story here

2023 June
Event
centres of vocational excellence enhancing skills ecosystems for a competitive workforce
Article on CoVEs and skills ecosystems

An article explored the role of CoVEs in enhancing skills ecosystems and preparing a competitive, future-ready workforce.

Read the full story here

2023 June
Event
nearly 50 spanish vet schools working together around the seed project (2)
Collaboration with Spanish VET schools

Collaboration involved nearly 50 Spanish VET schools, promoting the integration of sustainable energy education.

Read the full story here

2023 May
Newsletter
2nd newsletter header
Release of the 2nd Newsletter
2023 May
Interview
Get to know us
With Hogeschool Utrecht, The Netherlands

Project managers from Hogeschool Utrecht shared insights into their role and motivations within the SEED project.

Read the full story here

2023 May
Event
Skills analysis for fossil-free future

Provided an analysis of skills needed to achieve a fossil-free future, aligning educational programs with industry requirements.

Read the full story here

2023 May
Event
Demo day in Turku, Finland for energy studies

Demo day showcased energy engineering projects to inspire vocational students to pursue careers in the energy sector.

Read the full story here

2023 April
Event
Focus on regional skills ecosystems (WP3)

Work Package 3 emphasized strengthening regional skills ecosystems to support sustainable energy initiatives.

Read the full story here

2023 April
Event
exploring regional good practices and coves maturity a summary of the seed partners transnational (1)
Transnational meeting in Bochum, Germany

Transnational meeting discussed best practices and the maturity of Centers of Vocational Excellence, aiming to improve regional development.

Read the full story here

2023 March
Event
h2 uowm site
Launch of MSc in Hydrogen Technology, UoWM, Greece

MSc program was launched to equip students with advanced knowledge in hydrogen technology, addressing the demand for clean energy solutions.

Read the full story here

2023 March
Event
HEDNO engineer seminars in Florina, Greece

Seminars provided engineers with modern energy technology training, essential for managing Greece's evolving energy infrastructure.

Read the full story here

2023 March
Event
IMG 3675
Electro-mobility technicians certification in Kozani, Greece

Certification course enhanced the skills of Electro-mobility technicians in high-voltage systems, to meet the demands of the growing electric vehicle industry.

Read the full story here

2023 February
Newsletter
1st newsletter header
Release of the 1st Newsletter
2023 January
Event
FnYn iTWAAAT5S7
EnergyRevolution Conference in Valencia, Spain

Conference focused on advancements in renewable energy and the energy transition, with participation from key industry stakeholders.

Read the full story here

2022 October
Event
seed kickoff meeting header
Kick off meeting in Turku, Finland

The kick off meeting marked the official start of the SEED project, setting the foundation for collaboration and planning future activities.

Read the full story here

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