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MET-VET – Metacognition for
Environmental Thinking in VET
Project number:
2021-2-PL01-KA220-VET-000050783

schools, particularly those in underserved areas. The initiatives supported by ProFuturo include
equipping schools with the necessary technology to create interactive and engaging learning
environments and offering professional development courses that help teachers integrate digital tools
into their teaching practices.
The European Social Fund (ESF) also provides significant support for VET education in Spain. Through
various operational programs, the ESF funds projects aimed at improving educational outcomes and
reducing inequalities.
In addition to these national and European initiatives, various regional programs and foundations
contribute to the enhancement of VET education in Spain. For instance, the Fundación Bankia supports
numerous educational projects aimed at innovation and excellence in VET. Their initiatives focus on
providing resources and support for career guidance activities, helping students make informed
decisions about their future careers, and promoting partnerships between schools and local businesses
to facilitate work-based learning opportunities for VET students. The Fundación Telefónica is another
notable example. This foundation supports digital education through various programs and initiatives,
including digital competency training, offering courses and resources that help both students and
teachers develop essential digital skills, and funding projects that integrate innovative teaching
methods and technologies into the classroom.
In Germany, there are several national initiatives and financing instruments aimed at supporting the
integration of new teaching, motivation, guidance, and outreach tools in Vocational Education and
Training (VET). These initiatives and instruments are designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness
of VET programs.
The Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB), that is the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and
Training is a key organization in Germany responsible for research, development, and policy advice in
the field of VET.
BIBB often collaborates with various stakeholders to develop and implement projects aimed at
improving teaching, motivation, guidance, and outreach in VET.
BIBB's website (https://www.bibb.de/en/) provides information on ongoing initiatives, projects, and
publications related to VET development in Germany.
The Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF), that is the Federal Ministry of Education
and Research (BMBF) is another important institution in Germany that funds research and
development projects in the field of education, including VET. BMBF offers various funding programs
and initiatives to support innovation and improvement in VET, including those focused on teaching
methods, learner motivation, guidance, and outreach. The BMBF website
(https://www.bmbf.de/en/index.html ) provides information on funding opportunities, current
initiatives, and projects in the education sector.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German development
agency that implements international cooperation projects, including those related to education and
VET. GIZ collaborates with partner organizations to implement initiatives aimed at improving vocational
training systems, including the development and dissemination of innovative teaching, guidance, and
outreach tools.
GIZ's website (https://www.giz.de/en/html/index.html ) provides information on their projects and
activities related to VET development.
The KfW Development Bank provides financing and support for development projects in various
sectors, including education and vocational training. KfW may offer financing instruments or loans to
support initiatives aimed at improving VET systems, including the integration of new teaching methods,
motivation strategies, guidance services, and outreach activities. Information on KfW's funding
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