Blended Mobility on Transversal Skills – A Key Activity of WP4 under the DC-VET WB Project

As part of Work Package 4 (WP4) of the DC-VET Western Balkans (WB) project, the Blended Mobility on Transversal Skills represents one of three parallel mobility groups, each designed to foster cross-border collaboration and practical learning among vocational education students across Europe.

While WP4 broadly aims to enhance digital competencies, innovation, and applied problem-solving through blended formats, this group focuses on strengthening transversal (soft) skills—including emotional intelligence, communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Bringing together students and educators from Montenegro, Finland, and Kosovo, this group is engaged in a structured series of online activities designed to prepare students for the final in-person blended mobility, scheduled for 15–19 September 2025 in Tirana, Albania.

Progress So Far: From Virtual Collaboration to Entrepreneurial Practice

The group officially launched on 19 December 2024 with a virtual coordination meeting, where project partners discussed the scope and structure of the activity, clarified responsibilities, and laid the foundation for ongoing student engagement.

A follow-up session on 5 February 2025 focused on refining the thematic direction, defining key learning outcomes, and agreeing on a timeline for implementation. Ana from the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (CEM) coordinated the planning of the first student-facing session.

On 1 April 2025, students participated in a dynamic workshop led by Jasna Pejović, CEO of Flourish, centered on emotional intelligence in professional settings. The session offered practical tools for improving self-awareness, communication, and confidence. Additionally, students from the High School for Economics “Mirko Vešović” (Montenegro) delivered a presentation on Montenegro’s geography, culture, and history, contributing to intercultural understanding. Plans were made for students from the IAAP “Shtatori ” (Kosovo) and Luovi Vocational College (Finland) to present in the following session.

On 29 April 2025, students from the IAAP “Shtatori ” (Kosovo) and Luovi Vocational College (Finland) shared cultural presentations, continuing the group’s emphasis on cross-border awareness. The session also included a business plan development workshop led by Ana Filipović (CEM), who introduced a standardized template to support students in formalizing their project proposals.

Looking Ahead: Preparing for In-Person Collaboration in Tirana

This WP4 activity plays a key role in preparing students—both personally and professionally—for the final blended mobility meeting in Tirana, Albania, in September 2025. Through a combination of virtual collaboration, expert input, and intercultural exchange, students are not only developing their entrepreneurial and communication skills, but also growing into confident, adaptable, and collaborative individuals.

The Blended Mobility on Transversal Skills stands as a model for modern vocational education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice, while fostering unity and cooperation among youth across Europe.