- The event has been a meeting space for local youth and industry
- The participants had the opportunity to learn about the economic and employment situation in Onil
MANUFACTURING4ALL project’s partners have gathered for the first-time last week (June 11-13) in Onil (Alicante) as the municipality from this municipality organised a series of workshops and interactive activities. This three-day event has been a meeting space for local youth and industry
On the first day, EFICAZE and IBIAE team provided attendees with key facts about the current situation in Onil. Despite economic prosperity, Onil is facing considerable challenges, such as urgent needs on digitalisation and automation, especially in the context of the move towards Industry 4.0 in neighbouring regions. In addition, communication problems with neighbouring municipalities and Alicante persist, making collaboration and joint development difficult. Young people encounter difficulties in accessing study centres, highlighting the need to improve accessibility and facilitate the enrolment process for educational and employment programmes, such as the EURES or Youth Guarantee programmes.
Throughout the second day of the event, a series of workshops were held with young people in vocational education and training (VET) and those interested in doing VET to identify their needs and interests, attracting them to Onil’s manufacturing industry. During these workshops, surveys and activities were carried out, explaining how to use artificial intelligence tools and design sustainable products following circular economy models. Furthermore, some innovative ideas were presented, such as reusable bottles without caps, using AI for their design. In the afternoon, the attendees visited the facilities of Muñecas Paola Reina, one of the largest doll companies in Europe and the only one that carries out the entire production cycle by hand.
Finally, the event concluded with a second session of activities with young people, organised by Mestieri Lombardia and Eficaze. After learning about the needs of the manufacturing industry and identifying the profile of young people, the last session delved deeper into the interests of young people in the region, investigating what they value in a company and what would make them choose one over another. The results showed a clear preference for flexible working hours and opportunities for personal growth, often considering a pleasant working environment and salary essential.
About Erasmus+
Erasmus+ 2021-2027 is the European Union’s renewed program in the fields of education and training, youth and sport, offering opportunities for all people and in all educational sectors (School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Higher Education and Adult Education). This new Erasmus+ is more international, more inclusive, more digital and greener, supporting digital transformation, inclusion and diversity, as well as the environment and the fight against climate change. With a budget of over €28 billion, it will fund learning-related mobility and cross-border cooperation projects for 10 million people of all ages and backgrounds.
About Manufacturing4All
Manufacturing4All is a European project dedicated to transforming small municipalities through digital education and entrepreneurship, to combat sectoral disconnection and youth exodus.
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