Breaking Barriers: How DG-VET is Bridging the Gap for Young, Women, and NEETs in Agriculture 4.0
DG-VET is a shining example of empowerment in the rapidly evolving era of Agriculture 4.0. It dismantles obstacles and forges new paths for the disadvantaged, particularly women, young people, and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Modern technology and sustainable farming methods are replacing conventional farming ways; however, DG-VET’s extensive training programme is a game-changer, giving people the tools they need to succeed in the agriculture industry of the future.
DG-VET understands that a diversified workforce is essential to a successful agriculture sector. The project’s training programme is intended to address the particular difficulties encountered by young people, women, and those without formal education or work experience, in addition to imparting technology and ecological skills. By customising the curriculum to these groups’ unique requirements, DG-VET makes sure that no one is left behind in the transition to Agriculture 4.0.
The foundation of DG-VET’s activities is an online learning environment that functions as a virtual classroom and is available to everyone, regardless of location or socioeconomic status. In addition to democratising education, this inclusive strategy provides opportunities for those who may otherwise find it challenging to enrol in high-quality training programmes. The e-learning platform creates a dynamic and interesting learning environment by smoothly fusing academic understanding with real-world applications.
Additionally, DG-VET offers a ground-breaking method for matching employers and employees that goes beyond schooling. The Employer to Employee (E2E) Matchmaking Tool serves as a link between young/women NEETs and potential employers in the agriculture industry, fostering deep ties that support a more diverse and resilient workforce. Early findings from the pilot testing phase point to good results, indicating that success stories will soon start to come from those who have received training from DG-VET.
DG-VET’s dedication to dismantling obstacles and promoting inclusion in the context of Agriculture 4.0 is, in essence, having an impact that extends beyond the acquisition of skills. It is clearing the path for a more just and sustainable agriculture in the future, where everyone, from all backgrounds, can participate in and gain from the technological innovations reshaping the sector.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. 2021-1-BE01-KA220-VET-000035895