Mastering job-Oriented Skills in Arts & crafts thanks to Inclusive Centres of vocational excellence

MOSAIC: Future-proofing VET in Arts & Crafts

The MOSAIC project will focus on three areas within Arts & Crafts sector: Traditional & rare crafts, Precious metals & jewellery, Furniture & Wood and their relation with Design, Arts & Industry. The platform of transnational cooperation that will be set up within this coves project will bring together relevant EU and non-EU partners who want to foster Excellence in VET within the Arts & Crafts sector, ensuring high quality skills that lead to quality employment and career-long opportunities, which meet the needs of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy. The platform will also make it possible to break down the barriers and bring together certain universes, which still too often function in silo.

objectives

The specific objectives of the project are:

To increase and improve collaboration between companies and VET centres, to reach a state of mutual fertilisation

To improve VET provision by delivering new training modules

To foster Internationalisation and transnational strategies in response to the evolutions of VET and society

To provide forward-looking VET through the use of digital methodologies and tools

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Latest news about the project

Mosaic furniture making study module pilot at Omnia

Mosaic furniture making study module pilot at Omnia

The latest piloted workshop, “The Future of Making”, has been an inspiring way to introduce new ideas and technologies into the teaching of Omnia’s wood department.

International Conference on Arts & Crafts : CIMAD

International Conference on Arts & Crafts : CIMAD

The International Conference of Crafts and Design returns in May 2025 for a vibrant second edition in France.

French Arts & Crafts entrepreneurs: free training to enhance digital communication & grow your business!

French Arts & Crafts entrepreneurs: free training to enhance digital communication & grow your business!

In collaboration with the Académie des Métiers d’Art, de la Création et du Design (AMEADE) and its co-founder Christel Valenza, the Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français has developed tailor-made training programs to support arts and crafts businesses in their digital transition.

Vocational High School of Agriculture “Todor Rachinski”: a center of vocational excellence

Vocational High School of Agriculture “Todor Rachinski”: a center of vocational excellence

The Vocational High School of Agriculture “Todor Rachinski” in General Toshevo is one of the 28 approved vocational high schools in Bulgaria.

New trends in the craft sector, from the analysis of 2024 data

New trends in the craft sector, from the analysis of 2024 data

The analysis of Unioncamere Emilia-Romagna highlights how the artisan sector is not only going through a negative economic phase, but also a deeper restructuring process.

Uniser Teacher Week 2025: A Key Event for the MOSAIC Community

Uniser Teacher Week 2025: A Key Event for the MOSAIC Community

Uniser Teacher Week (UTW) 2025 is set to welcome over 100 educators and experts from across Europe and beyond to a unique three-day training course in Bologna, Italy.

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