Women in VET
Across Europe, women remain underrepresented in vocational education fields such as engineering, construction, and IT. This imbalance limits opportunities for women and reduces the diversity of talent entering industries that are in high demand. The Women in VET project addresses this challenge by creating inclusive pathways for adult women to access and thrive in technical and industrial sectors.
Project at a Glance
Funding
Erasmus+ KA220
Duration
2025 – 2027
Countries
Denmark, Portugal, Spain
Focus Area
Artificial Intelligence literacy, ethics, and critical engagement
Target Groups
Young people, educators, entrepreneurs, and citizens, policymakers, researchers, and community stakeholders
Objectives
- Raise awareness of vocational career opportunities for women in technical fields.
- Support educators with inclusive teaching and mentoring strategies.
- Establish mentorship networks connecting female trainees with industry role models.
- Reduce barriers (financial, cultural, logistical) for women entering VET.
- Promote systemic change in VET institutions through gender-sensitive resources.
Key Activities
- Staff Knowledge Exchange (Portugal): Educators and trainers share best practices to tackle unconscious bias and promote gender equity in VET.
- Ambassador Programme (Spain): Recruitment and training of female professionals as role models to inspire women in technical fields.
- Resource Development & Dissemination (Denmark): Creation of toolkits, modules, and multilingual guides for VET institutions to foster inclusive learning environments.
Expected Results
A gender-inclusive teaching framework for VET educators.
A network of trained female ambassadors serving as mentors and role models.
A multilingual toolkit with practical methods for inclusive teaching and mentoring.
Increased awareness and attractiveness of VET pathways for women.
Our Role (Aalborg Institute for Development)
At AID, we lead the development of digital resources and dissemination. We are creating AI-supported learning tools, case studies, and practical materials to ensure VET institutions across Europe can easily integrate inclusive teaching strategies. Through our network of Danish VET schools and training hubs, we will ensure that the project’s outcomes reach educators, learners, and decision-makers at scale.
