We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the Values@VET project training session held in Bombarral, Portugal, from June 3rd to June 6th, 2024. This event gathered enthusiastic participants dedicated to advancing vocational education and training.

Overview of the Training

Date: June 3-6, 2024
Location: Bombarral, Portugal
Total Training Hours: 40 hours

Key Highlights

• Project Introduction: Participants gained awareness of the Values@VET project’s rationale, aims, and objectives.
• EU Values Discussion: Engaged in meaningful discussions with EU deputies about the historical context and challenges of implementing EU values.
• Personal Values Workshops: Explored and reflected on personal values, understanding their correlation with team dynamics through interactive activities.
• Cultural Insights: Delved into the concept of culture and its development at individual, organizational, and societal levels.
• Norms and Habits: Discussed existing group norms, habits, and their impact on behavior, reaching consensus on changing norms where necessary.
• Moral and Ethical Growth: Engaged in workshops on moral development and managing moral dilemmas, creating action plans to enhance team effectiveness.
• Behavioral Change: Studied models and mechanisms of behavioral change, participating in evaluation and reflection sessions to consolidate learning outcomes.

Additional Activities

• Visits to local sites, including the Town Hall and Peniche coast.
• Social events such as wine tasting and farewell dinner, fostering camaraderie among participants.

Gratitude and Future Plans

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their active involvement and to our facilitators for their expertise and dedication. Special thanks to Cristina Santos for organizing local events. We look forward to our upcoming training sessions as we continue to promote values-based vocational education and training across Europe.