Skills – AKMI International https://akmi-international.com European projects of AKMI group of companies Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:30:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://akmi-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Skills – AKMI International https://akmi-international.com 32 32 Reveal Project Highlight https://akmi-international.com/reveal-project-highlight/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:04:20 +0000 https://akmi-international.com/?p=12455 Reveal Project Highlight

AKMI International, as a proud member of the Reveal project consortium, had a remarkable opportunity to introduce this innovative project to a group of over 40 VET educators visiting Athens from Basque country’s VET schools and VET educators from Greece.

During the presentation, the educators were captivated by the cutting-edge iReveal platform and its potential for social innovation. They had a fantastic opportunity to register to iReveal, explore its features, request endorsements for their own soft skills, and create their personalized soft skills cloud.

The Reveal project focuses on harnessing the power of smart recognition and aims to establish Local Recognition Networks that shine a spotlight on personal skills acquired through informal learning.

To learn more about this groundbreaking initiative and embark on your own “reveal journey,” we invite you to register on the iReveal platform using the link below:

https://ob-erasmus-reveals-dev.cogni.zone/

Discover how iReveal can assist you in showcasing and celebrating your invaluable soft skills while fostering connections within your community. This exceptional opportunity will enable you to unlock your full potential and receive recognition for your unique skill set.

Stay tuned for more updates on AKMI’s website as we continue to support and promote projects that empower and acknowledge learners’ skills!

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“REVEAL – Recognition of Experience Validation of Experience, Achievements and Learning” is an Eramsus+ project that builds on existing and emerging practices with the support of technologies, Open Badges, open data and their application to social innovation to remove barriers to recognition, encouraging new learning and career pathways based on real life experience.

Project partners:
Espace Menders France / RIC, Slovenia / Cogni.zone, Belgium / Open Recognition Alliance, Netherlands / AKMI, Greece / Prism, Italy

]]> “Let Your Skill Make the Difference” Reveal Stakeholders’ Seminar https://akmi-international.com/reveal-stakeholders-seminar/ Fri, 19 May 2023 17:35:45 +0000 https://akmi-international.com/?p=12306

"Let Your Skill Make the Difference" Reveal Stakeholders' Seminar

The Reveal Stakeholders Seminar was successfully held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, bringing together over 30 participants from the education sector, businesses, and vulnerable social groups. This event took place in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, in hybrid form, with the aim of fostering collaboration and empowering individuals to unlock their hidden skills.

The seminar provided an excellent platform for participants to introduce themselves and engage with the innovative iREVEAL platform. Developed to facilitate skill recognition, the iREVEAL platform offers a user-friendly online tool that enables individuals to request endorsements for their soft skills and create online personal skill clouds.

During the event, the project partners tried to shed light on the significance of acknowledging skills acquired outside the formal education system.

“When you learn at school, you receive a diploma. However, for the skills gained in everyday life, there is no diploma. Badges have been invented to make this type of informal learning visible.”

The thought-provoking words resonated with the audience was very interested in emphasizing the importance of recognizing and valuing skills obtained through real-life experiences.

Moreover, during the seminar the potential of local initiatives to transcend geographical boundaries was highlighted.  

“Something can be created locally and be made visible beyond the local community, at EU level… at international level…”

This exciting perspective showcased the vast opportunities that lie within the Reveal project and the iREVEAL platform.

The seminar also included an interactive session during which the participants had the chance to register to the iREVEAL platform, ask for endorsements for their skills from their peers and create their own skills clouds.

The Reveal Stakeholders Seminar served as a catalyst for the formation of a vibrant local community that will actively contribute to the unveiling of individual talents and skills. By harnessing the power of the iREVEAL platform, participants can tap into a supportive network that nurtures personal growth and professional development.

For more information about the iREVEAL platform and to start your “reveal journey”, please visit https://ob-erasmus-reveals-dev.cogni.zone/        

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“REVEAL – Recognition of Experience Validation of Experience, Achievements and Learning” is an Eramsus+ project that builds on existing and emerging practices with the support of technologies, Open Badges, open data and their application to social innovation to remove barriers to recognition, encouraging new learning and career pathways based on real life experience.

Project partners:
Espace Menders France / RIC, Slovenia / Cogni.zone, Belgium / Open Recognition Alliance, Netherlands / AKMI, Greece / Prism, Italy

]]> Let Your Skill Make the Difference: Online Session Invitation https://akmi-international.com/let-your-skill-make-the-difference-online-session-invitation/ Thu, 11 May 2023 11:48:04 +0000 https://akmi-international.com/?p=12105 Let Your Skill Make the Difference: Online Session Invitation

We are delighted to announce that AKMI will be participating in the online stakeholder session “Let Your Skill Make the Difference” that will be held on May 8th in Novo Mesto, Slovenia and will also support online participation.

The session is taking place in the framework of the erasmus+ project “REVEAL – Recognition of Experience Validation of Experience, Achievements and Learning”. The session aims to create an inclusive and collaborative environment where all participants can learn from each other and enhance their skills. 

In a world where skills play a crucial role in defining success, we believe that by honing our strengths, we can achieve greater heights. That is why the session will include a SWOT analysis during which participants will have the chance to evaluate their skills and receive feedback on how to enhance them. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to register and use the iREVEAL platform, to showcase their strengths, identify areas of improvement, and receive valuable feedback from experts in the field.

The session will take place on May 8th, 12:00 – 14:00 CET, and anyone who is interested can participate online.
To register, send an email to stergiopoulou@akmi-international.com and provide your contact details.

]]> FOODI Info Day & Expert Workshop in Thailand https://akmi-international.com/foodi-info-day-expert-workshop-in-thailand/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:30:08 +0000 https://akmi-international.com/?p=7635

From 28th June 2022 till 1st of July 2022, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) successfully organized a FOODI Info Day & Expert Workshop in Thailand. The Convenor of the FOODI Info Day was Prof. Anil Kumar Anal from AIT and representatives from all partners from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Italy, Ireland and Greece participated

During the first day of the FOODI Info Day & Expert Workshop, a Project Steering Committee Meeting took place, where partners had a project briefing of all work packages activities, including dissemination ana finances and a brainstorming session for the effective development of the project reports as the project moves forward with its final activities. After the Steering Committee Meeting, the partners had the opportunity to visit the Asian Institute of Technology and AIT’s Biotechnology Lab.

On the second and third day, the Expert Workshops took place. A total of 71 participants attended the workshop, with the participation of all consortium partners, university faculty and postgraduate, undergraduate and PhD Students. The workshop also had the honor to host his Excellency the First Counsellor of the EU Delegation in Thailand, Mr. Laurent Lourdais.

The two-day workshop included a considerable number of esteemed speakers with varying topics, including:

Dr. Michelle Miccio, Associate Professor, University of Salerno, Italy: “Route to a more Thorough Valorization of Agro- Industrial Wastes”

Dr. Warapa Mahakarnchanakul, Director of Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI) Thailand: “Control and Prevention of Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food Commodities in Thailand”.

Dr. Atikorn Panya, Research Team Leader Food Biotechnology Research Team, Food and Feed Innovation Center (FFIC) National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) Thailand Science Park: “BIOTEC Research and Development Directions and Opportunities for Multidisciplinary Food Innovation”.

Prof. Ramesh T. Subramaniam, Professor Department of Physics Faculty of Science University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia: “Nanoparticles in Food Packaging Systems”.

Dr. Marco Garcia-Vaquero, Assistant Professor, University of College London (UCD) Ireland: “Challenges and Opportunities of seaweeds as emerging future foods”.

Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka, Assistant Professor, Department of Development and Sustainability, AIT, Thailand: “Food Value Chain and Sustainable Development Goals”.

Dr. Tay Zar Aye Cho, Research Scientist Charoen Pokphand (CP) Foods, Thailand: “Precision Nutrition and Health”.

Prof. Dato Dr Jamil Hamali, Rector, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia: “Halal Food Assurance in Food Processing Systems”.

Prof. Anil Kumar Anal, Professor in Food Innovation, Nutrition and Health (FINH) Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT), AIT, Thailand: “Future Foods and Emerging Trends: Challenges, Opportunities and Sustainability”.

]]> WIFI project – Empowering women in the film industry https://akmi-international.com/wifi-project-empowering-women-in-the-film-industry/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:47:28 +0000 https://akmi-international.com/?p=7543

Under the project WIFI, Women in the film industry, ambitious women from various backgrounds, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania met together in Virginia of Ireland to discuss about the fears and stigmas of women traveling alone in foreign countries.

In a three days LTTA they managed to create a short film named as “WIFI lost”.

You can watch here. 

 

]]> “DigiGreen Post” – Towards a more digital and greener Postal Era – A new Project for AKMI-International https://akmi-international.com/digigreen-post-towards-a-more-digital-and-greener-postal-era-an-new-project-for-akmi-international/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:39:57 +0000 https://akmi-international.com/?p=7492

“DigiGreen Post” – Towards a more digital and greener Postal Era  is the upcoming VET programme, funded by EACEA (europa.eu),  aiming to to bring resilience to the postal industry through the provision of upskilling for postal employees in green and digital competence areas, acting as an enabler towards the implementation of digital and green policy agendas, building the understanding of the importance of digital and green-related jobs throughout the sector.

AKMI SA, leads a strong and wide consortium of 13 partners which represent all the related sectors to the topic; Education Providers, Sectoral representatives, SMEs, Accreditation Body and two umbrella professional associations active in the postal sector and VET.

We expect a great deal of activities during the next 3 years, starting on September’s 1st.

Stay tuned…

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