The second day shifted focus toward connecting theoretical frameworks with practical learning environments and engaging directly with local stakeholders.
Site Visit: CIP Virgen del Camino VET Provider
Partners conducted an institutional visit to CIP Virgen del Camino, a prominent VET provider in the region. A comprehensive tour of the institution’s training facilities and learning environments
- Direct dialogue with teaching staff regarding pedagogical practices and learner needs
- Discussion of practical challenges and opportunities in VET delivery
This field visit provided valuable practical insight into the operational realities of VET provision in Navarra, grounding project planning in real-world contexts.
Work Package 4: Conceptualizing Microcredential Pilots
Iván Diego, representing the Navarra region, led a strategic session focused on Work Package 4 (WP4) and the design of upcoming microcredential pilots.
Key Discussion Areas
Participants addressed critical questions regarding pilot implementation:
- Scope and type of pilots appropriate for each partner region
- Feasibility assessment considering available resources and institutional capacity
- Value proposition and alignment with regional policy priorities
- Implementation planning for supporting activities, including:
- Awareness-raising campaigns targeting relevant stakeholder groups
- Peer-learning activities facilitating knowledge exchange
- Focus groups with local stakeholders to gather perspectives and requirements
- Co-design sessions ensuring pilots are responsive to authentic needs
This co-creation approach aims to ensure that pilots are not only technically sound but also practical, sustainable, and firmly rooted in local labour market needs and institutional capacities.
Learning From Catalonia: Innovative Training Models
David Gallegos from FPCAT-UPC Sustainable Mobility Campus delivered a guest lecture showcasing a pioneering training model developed in Catalonia. This case study offered valuable inspiration for designing microcredentials in rapidly evolving fields such as sustainable mobility, demonstrating how responsive, flexible credentials can address emerging skills needs in dynamic sectors.
Stakeholder Roundtable: The Navarra Perspective
The meeting concluded with a high-level roundtable discussion moderated by Iván Diego, bringing together key regional stakeholders:
- Navarre Public Employment Service representatives
- Vehicle repair sector industry representatives
- A VET teacher and industry expert from Ingeteam
Discussion Themes
Participants engaged in substantive dialogue regarding:
- The future role and positioning of microcredentials within Navarra’s skills ecosystem
- Specific needs and expectations of employers regarding workforce skills and credentials
- Mechanisms through which regional stakeholders can actively support and shape the project’s strategic direction
- Integration of microcredentials with existing qualification frameworks and employment services
This exchange ensured that project development remains closely aligned with regional priorities and labour market realities.