The University of Primorska, Faculty of Management has received funding under the Erasmus+ KA2 programme for the project "Bridging Gaps – Second-Hand Ventures for Sustainable Development and Inclusion", which will begin on September 1, 2025. The project team at UP FM includes Prof. Dr. Anita Trnavčević, Senior Lecturer Mag. Suzana Sedmak, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Arzenšek.
The lead partner of the project is Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (Faculty of Science & Technology). In addition to UP Faculty of Management, the project partners include:
- Italy (University of Marche + CONFORM),
- France (MEDEF – Chamber of Commerce in Lyon),
- Hungary (TREBAG – VET provider),
- Poland (PUEB – University of Poznan),
- Spain (PIMEC – employers’ association),
- and CPU – Center for Business Training.
The project aims to:
- Provide digital and sustainability skills to employees of SMEs, sales professionals, and vocational learners using advanced, AI-driven, and interactive training methods.
- Support SMEs, especially those engaged in second-hand ventures, in adopting and scaling circular economy practices (e.g., reuse, recycling, sustainable business models).
- Enhance employability and professional mobility by equipping vocational learners with future-ready competencies.
- Foster cooperation and knowledge exchange between VET providers, universities, businesses, and policy makers.
- Disseminate best practices and training tools widely across Europe to support long-term skills development and innovation.
More information about the project is available on the official website: https://bridging-gaps-2ajrmg7.gamma.site/
Sincere congratulations and best wishes for a successful implementation of the project!
