Although AKMI primarily provides vocational education and training to adult learners, the organisation recognises that, through educational activities, internships, volunteering actions, partnerships with schools and agencies, and participation in European projects, staff members, students and associates may engage directly or indirectly with minors. For this reason, AKMI has updated and strengthened its Child Protection Policy to ensure that children are protected from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination or harm.

The updated policy sets out AKMI’s principles, procedures and responsibilities regarding child safeguarding. It provides guidance on appropriate conduct when working with children, safe recruitment and vetting procedures, complaints and grievance mechanisms, the role of the designated Child Protection Officer, abuse reporting procedures, and the monitoring and evaluation of safeguarding measures. It also includes practical annexes on the use of media and children’s images, interviewing children, awareness-raising, data protection and confidentiality, national helplines, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Through this updated policy, AKMI aims to ensure that all employees, students, partners, volunteers and external collaborators are aware of their responsibilities and are equipped to recognise, prevent and respond to potential safeguarding concerns. Particular emphasis is placed on prevention, transparency, confidentiality, timely reporting, cooperation with competent authorities, and the continuous improvement of safeguarding practices.

The publication of the updated Child Protection Policy reflects AKMI’s broader commitment to quality, accountability and ethical practice in education and training. It also supports the organisation’s participation in European and international initiatives, where the protection, dignity and meaningful participation of children and young people are essential priorities.

AKMI remains committed to promoting a culture of protection, respect and responsibility, ensuring that the rights and well-being of children are safeguarded across all relevant activities and collaborations.

The full updated Child Protection Policy is available below.

The FEA-VEE (Fashion Earth Alliance – Vocational Excellence and Enterprise) initiative has released its consolidated policy report, capturing four years of efforts across Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Romania, Spain, and Sweden. Funded by the European Union under Erasmus+, FEA-VEE has focused on bridging education and industry, promoting sustainability, and strengthening green entrepreneurship in the fashion and textile sectors.

Highlights

• Connecting Education & Industry: International study visits, internships, and training materials helped students and young professionals gain practical skills in sustainable fashion, circular economy practices, and digital tools.
• Building Networks: Cross-sectoral collaboration between designers, educators, businesses, and civil society was fostered, creating lasting professional networks.
• Driving Policy & Curriculum Change: Evidence-based insights are guiding curriculum updates, VET reforms, and future EU-level policies in circular textiles and green innovation.
• Supporting Green Entrepreneurship: The initiative enhanced understanding of EU regulations and sustainable business models, enabling emerging brands to navigate the green transition.

Next Steps

FEA-VEE lays the foundation for continuing and scaling results: embedding sustainable and digital skills into vocational training, formalizing professional networks, and creating long-term infrastructure for sustainable fashion education and innovation.

For those interested in the previous policy insights, all three reports are available here: FEA-VEE Learning Center.

At its core, the project promotes a modern training framework that supports VET learners, institutions, and educators. It aims to enhance employability by fostering collaboration between education providers and industry, developing innovative learning tools, and raising awareness about the importance of future-oriented skills. As highlighted on page 1, the project contributes to building more resilient, innovative, and sustainable economies in the region.

A key achievement is the development of the Twin Skills Strategy, which defines the essential competences for future labour markets. This strategy integrates digital skills—such as data management, AI, cybersecurity, and digital collaboration—with green skills focused on sustainability practices, resource management, and environmental responsibility. As shown on page 2, the project also brings together a diverse consortium of international partners to ensure knowledge exchange and best practices across regions.

Beyond technical expertise, the initiative emphasizes transversal skills like critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability, preparing young professionals to respond to complex, real-world challenges. Looking ahead, as outlined on page 3, VET4Youth will continue developing innovative training programmes and move forward with the creation of a dedicated curriculum aligned with European frameworks, supporting the transition toward a digital and sustainable economy.

In Croatia, participants explored sustainable fashion through creative workshops, including T-shirt redesign and crochet activities. Italy launched expert-led sessions in Padua focused on textile waste management, circular economy models, bio-based fibres, sustainable production, and regulation. In Spain, webinars brought together 103 participants to discuss circular economy practices, eco-design, textile waste management, the 3Rs, and the role of the social economy.

Together, these activities show how sustainable transformation in the textile, clothing, leather, and footwear sectors can become practical, collaborative, and creative.

This recognition confirms the strong impact and relevance of the TourX project in the field of tourism education and vocational excellence. Among 17 entries submitted to the competition, only 10 finalists were selected to present their work in person, highlighting TourX as a project of outstanding international value in tourism and hospitality education.

TourX is a major European initiative that responds to the evolving needs of the tourism sector by focusing on future skills, innovation, resilience, and excellence in vocational education and training. The project aims to support the upskilling and reskilling of learners and professionals, while contributing to a stronger and more future-ready tourism ecosystem across Europe and beyond.

AKMI is especially proud to coordinate TourX under ERASMUS-EDU-2021-PEX-COVE / Erasmus+ KA2, Project No: 101056184. The project runs from 06/2022 to 05/2026 (48 months) and brings together partners from Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, and China. With a total of 23 partners, TourX represents a wide and dynamic transnational collaboration dedicated to advancing excellence in tourism VET.

Through TourX, AKMI reinforces its strategic commitment to innovation, international cooperation, and the development of high-quality vocational education pathways that are closely aligned with labour market needs. The project promotes a strong model of collaboration among education providers, industry stakeholders, and regional actors, contributing to the creation of sustainable and future-oriented tourism skills ecosystems.

This achievement is a significant recognition of the collective effort of the TourX partnership and further strengthens AKMI’s role as a leading organisation in European projects for vocational excellence, tourism education, and skills development.

Source: University of Aveiro, “European Erasmus+ TourX project shortlisted for the ICTR 2026”. To read the original article, visit: https://www.ua.pt/en/news/9/97464

Είσαι σπουδαστής/τρια μόδας ή κλωστοϋφαντουργίας;

Σου αρέσει να δημιουργείς, να καινοτομείς και να συμβάλλεις σε ένα βιώσιμο μέλλον;

Αν ναι, τότε πάρε μέρος στα εξειδικευμένα επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα του SiT – Sustainability in TCLF για αναδυόμενα επαγγέλματα στον κλάδο της μόδας και της κλωστοϋφαντουργίας και κάνε τη διαφορά!

Τ͟ε͟χ͟ν͟ι͟κ͟ό͟ς͟ ͟Β͟ι͟ο͟ϋ͟φ͟α͟σ͟μ͟ά͟τ͟ω͟ν͟

Μάθε πώς να δημιουργείς και να επεξεργάζεσαι οργανικά και βιοδιασπώμενα υλικά, μειώνοντας τα απορρίματα και τις περιβαλλοντικές επιπτώσεις της παραγωγής.

Δ͟ι͟α͟χ͟ε͟ι͟ρ͟ι͟σ͟τ͟ή͟ς͟/͟τ͟ρ͟ι͟α͟ ͟Α͟ν͟α͟κ͟ύ͟λ͟ω͟σ͟η͟ς͟

Μάθε πώς να σχεδιάζεις και να επιβλέπεις συστήματα ανακύκλωσης υφασμάτων, εξασφαλίζοντας τη σωστή διαλογή και επεξεργασία τους, προωθώντας βιώσιμες πρακτικές.

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Πρακτική άσκηση

Μην χάσεις αυτή την ευκαιρία να εμπλουτίσεις τις γνώσεις και τα προσόντα σου και να γίνεις μέλος μιας διενθούς κοινότητας επαγγελματιών που δραστηριοποιούνται στον τομέα της βιώσιμης ένδυσης και υπόδυσης.

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