On October 4, representatives from Fundación Kinal and Universidad Galileo participated in an Erasmus+ training event organized by the Conecta Europa project at the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT). This event, part of the #ErasmusDays2024 celebrations and funded by the European Union, served as a platform to highlight the work of ECOCredGT and raise awareness among employers about the importance and emerging trends in digital credentials.
During the event, Lic. Eduardo Véliz from Fundación Kinal discussed Kinal’s role as a Vocational Education Center, emphasizing its focus on developing key competencies for employability in Guatemala. Dr. Héctor Amado from Universidad Galileo presented the objectives and activities of the ECOCredGT project, whose main goal is «to build capacity within Vocational Education and Training Institutions (VET) to foster a Digital Credentialing ecosystem that positively impacts employability.»
Presenting ECOCredGT in this strategic forum was an opportunity to raise visibility for the project, showcase its progress, and sensitize attendees to the value of digital credentials in today’s labor market. ECOCredGT aims to provide a validated, replicable model that allows VET institutions in Latin America to adapt to Digital Transformation, facilitating the validation and recognition of competencies for the benefit of students and employers.
This event, which also brought together Erasmus+ alumni and individuals interested in applying for European mobility programs, provided an excellent space for networking and learning about the impact of the Erasmus+ program on education, training, and professional development in Guatemala.
