SHOREWINNER Partners Meet in Rhodes for the Third General Assembly
On 12 May 2026, the SHOREWINNER consortium successfully convened in Rhodes, Greece, for the 3rd General Assembly Partner Meeting, bringing together partners from across Europe for a full day of strategic discussions, progress reviews, and collaborative planning.
The meeting provided an important opportunity for consortium partners to reflect on achievements to date, assess implementation progress, and coordinate the next phases of the project.
The day began with the official opening of the General Assembly by the University of the Aegean, setting the stage for a productive and forward-looking meeting. The Project Coordinator presented an overview of the current status and overall development of the SHOREWINNER project, highlighting progress across multiple work packages and key milestones achieved so far.
A plenary session focused on the project’s current standing, with dedicated updates on major technical and implementation areas, including the development of SHOREWINNER curricula and qualifications, revised VET curricula, trainer preparation activities, C-VET courses, career days, company internships, skills competitions, and the continued enhancement of the project’s digital platform. Partners provided valuable insights into progress achieved across the consortium.
The consortium also engaged in a focused discussion on the next implementation phase. Key discussions addressed upcoming events and mobilities, dissemination and communication activities, trainer and teacher exchanges, SME workforce participation in C-VET activities, and trainee mobility opportunities for internships. Partners exchanged updates, practical considerations, and next steps to ensure effective coordination across work packages.
The discussion also focused on critical operational and strategic matters, particularly open implementation issues related to Work Packages 3 and 4, with a strong emphasis on readiness for upcoming national and international training activities. Additional discussions covered project financial updates, the impact evaluation of the Centres of Vocational Excellence, and preparations for the upcoming Steering Committee Meeting, as well as the final stages of project implementation planning.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment among partners to maintain momentum, strengthen implementation coordination, and continue working collaboratively toward the successful delivery of SHOREWINNER’s objectives.
