The final conference of the “Career Intelligence” project, held on October 14-15, 2024, at the Science and Technology Park of Crete (STEP-C), highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in vocational education and training. This hybrid event, titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Vocational Education and Training: Opportunities, Challenges, and European Best Practices,” brought together experts and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss how AI can support young people in their career development and vocational guidance.
Key Points of Discussion:
- AI in Vocational Education: The focus was on AI-powered platforms like Career Intelligence, which personalize the learning process, offer real-time feedback, and enhance entrepreneurial and digital skills for young learners.
- Cytech’s Innovation: Cytech presented their development of the AI-driven learning assistant “Botty”, which provides personalized guidance and recommendations to help learners with their career orientation and personal development.
- Interactive Workshop: Participants had the chance to experience “Botty” in a hands-on workshop, where they explored how AI can improve the overall learning process and enhance user engagement.
- Sharing of Best Practices: Experts from across the EU shared implementation experiences, challenges, and lessons learned from integrating AI into vocational education, with a focus on the benefits of AI in education.
A Collaborative Effort Across Europe
The Career Intelligence project represents a collaboration between several esteemed institutions:
- The Institute of Work Science (IAW) at Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany), the project’s lead coordinator.
- University of Turku (Finland), focusing on AI in education.
- The Pécs Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Hungary) and Gabrovo Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Bulgaria), offering expertise in business and vocational training.
- The Technical Institute of the Heraklion Chamber (Crete, Greece), providing technical education expertise and supporting the digital transformation of vocational training.
Results and Future Prospects:
The conference emphasized the importance of AI-driven initiatives like Career Intelligence in creating significant social impact. With contributions from companies like Cytech, the project opens new possibilities for the future of vocational education in Europe. The Career Intelligence platform and its AI innovations promise to shape the future of professional development across EU vocational systems, offering a glimpse of the vast potential for AI in education.
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