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Gordius Learning at the 2025 Szakma Sztár event
The Szakma Sztár event returned in the spring of 2025, once again showcasing Hungary’s most talented young professionals. The event aims to highlight the diversity of vocational education and promote various trades to students who are considering their future career paths.
French Students on Internship in Budapest
Between March 23 and April 5, a group of seven French students completed a two-week professional internship in Budapest. The students came from the CFA Bâtiment Normandie educational institution in Normandy and worked at a construction site in Újpest, where they installed heating, cooling, and plumbing systems.
Job Shadowing from Romania
Between March 24–28, two teachers from the vocational training institution Colegiul Tehnic Emanuil Ungureanu in Timișoara visited us. The main purpose of their visit was to explore our partnerships in the hospitality sector, as their accredited institution is planning to organize a two-week student mobility program in Budapest in 2026.
Partner visit in Italy
Two of our colleagues visited our partner organization, FMTS, based in Italy, from April 2nd to 4th. The purpose of the visit was to develop existing partnerships, observe and adopt best practices, and exchange experiences.
ESEP Webinar
On December 9th, our colleagues participated a webinar to explore the European School Education Platform (ESEP), which serves as a new hub for the eTwinning community. Launched in 2022, ESEP replaced previous eTwinning platforms and the School Education Gateway.
Staff Course in Slovenia
Between November 18 and 23, 2024, two of our colleagues participated in the "Teaching Character: Positive Psychology for Every Teacher" Erasmus+ course organized by Skupina Primera in Ljubljana.
Participation in the EPALE "Skills Development in Adulthood" Conference
On October 30, 2024, the National Office of Vocational Education and Adult Training organized the "Skills Development in Adulthood" professional conference under the framework of the EPALE project, where our colleagues actively participated.
Job-Shadowing in Ireland
Thanks to our winner ADU project, two of our colleagues recently traveled to Ireland for a 7-day job shadowing activity at Future Learning Language School, where they explored innovative approaches to education, organization, and thematic learning.
Job-Shadowing in Italy, Milan
Our staff members participated in a one-week professional visit to Milan, Italy, as part of our Erasmus+ adult learning project (2023-2-HU01-KA122-ADU-000178811). The purpose of the visit was to learn about local best practices and foster experience-sharing for development.
The Voice of Artificial Intelligence – Effective Communication with AI
Two of our colleagues participated in an artificial intelligence-based communication event organized by the Tempus Public Foundation, where they expanded their knowledge through interactive workshops.
Visit to the Europe Point: New Collaboration with Gordius Learning
The team from Gordius Learning recently visited the Europe Point in Budapest to explore potential collaboration opportunities with the institution. During the visit, they gained insights into the activities of Europe Point, participated in a mini workshop on the institutions and roles of the European Union, and discussed the content of an Erasmus+ compatible course aimed at deepening EU knowledge for teachers and staff.
EPALE webinar - Online communication interfaces and digital tools
On 12 June 2024, a successful EPALE webinar "Using online communication interfaces and digital tools for creative trainings, sessions, lectures and workshops" took place.
New generation of office solutions premiere
The event was opened by János Babai and András Gál, representing Konica Minolta Hungary, who introduced the participants to the world of digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence in the enterprise.
Artificial Intelligence Course in Malta
The first mobility within our own successful adult education grant (2023-2-HU01-KA122-ADU-000178811) was realised, where one of our staff members travelled to Malta to participate in a training course based on artificial intelligence.
I. National Space Congress Conference
On 7 June 2024, the 1st National Space Congress Conference was held at the Balatonfüred Congress Centre, open to the public.
EPALE - AI Workshop
Our staff members participated in the EPALE AI workshop on 06 June 2024.
Developing skills required to organize international adult education trainings
Our project titled „Developing skills required to organize international adult education trainings” with project code 2023-2-HU01-KA122-ADU-000178811 has been awarded Erasmus+ funding in the adult learning sector.
Profession Star 2024
The most prestigious national event of vocational training in Hungary, the Profession Star Festival, took place between April 24th and 25th, 2024. This year's event was once again hosted by Hungexpo, where organizers welcomed visitors with demonstrations and entertaining programs on an area of 18,000 m2.
Bett Show 2024: Unveiling the Future of Education
The BETT Show is an annual educational technology event and exhibition showcasing the latest developments and innovations in the education industry. The BETT 2024 event similarly focused on the latest trends in educational technology and the advancement of digital education.
Erasmus Days 2023
This year, the Erasmus Days 2023 will take place again from 09-14 October 2023, a recurring annual event since the thirtieth anniversary of the Erasmus+ programme (2017). Last year's 6295 Erasmus Days events were held in 58 different countries, and this year's event saw a significant increase to 9,636 events worldwide, from French Polynesia to Sri Lanka.
AI advantages and disadvantages in public education, vocational training and adult education
What can we gain from AI in schools? How can students use it well? What should teachers do to ensure that the use of AI brings them only positive benefits and at the same time avoids the potential dangers of AI? What digital competences do we need to have to stay competitive? These and similar questions were discussed by participants at a conference on digital and AI organised by the national office in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, from 19-22 September, which was attended by one of our colleagues.
Erasmus+ Opens Doors
The Erasmus+ annual technical conference - the Erasmus+ Opens Doors event - took place on 1 June. Active public participation was a key factor in the success of the prizewinning proposals, which were uniformly experienced by the applicant institutions as the most successful and rewarding period of their careers.
Symposium - Transform-ED
At the beginning of May, Gordius Learning Ltd.’s employees participated in the symposium "Transform-ED transforming education", organised by the European Commission Representation in Malta, at the invitation of KA2 partner (Easy Job Bridge).
Profession Star Festival
The XVI Festival of Professional Stars took place between 24-25 April.
Erasmus+ Training for Staff
In April, two of our colleagues attended an Erasmus+ training course organised by our Maltese partner Easy School of Languages. The focus of the one week-long training was on project management and planning: our colleagues not only gained useful knowledge, but also enjoyed a very friendly and personalised training.
The European Council adopted a recommendation regarding micro-certificates
The global changes and new labour market challenges of recent years require more and more people across Europe to expand their skills, knowledge, and various competencies in order to keep up with the dynamically changing environment and remain prepared as an employee.
2023 will be the European Year of Skills
Next year, professional skills will be in the spotlight, announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in her 2022 State of the Union speech. According to the proposal adopted by the Commission, 2023 will be the European Year of Skills.
European Vocational Skills Week
The European Vocational Skills Week will take place between the 16th to 20th of May 2022 with local, regional, and national events across Europe. The main goal of this event is to promote vocational education and quality training for students and stakeholders. It was launched by the European Commission to provide an opportunity for those with successes in their field of vocational education and training. Regarding the events, participants can share their professional success stories with other participants and relevant stakeholders in the professional environment.
The merge of School Education Gateway and eTwinning
Two EU portals, namely the School Education Gateway and eTwinning, will merge under the name of European School Education Platform.
According to the news published on the websites, the merge is estimated to happen in May 2022. EU Login profile will be a requirement for the users to gain access to the European School Education Platform.
According to the news published on the websites, the merge is estimated to happen in May 2022. EU Login profile will be a requirement for the users to gain access to the European School Education Platform.
ErasmusDays with Gordius Learning
In cooperation with Gordius Learning Plc. and the Central Hungarian Agricultural Vocational Training Centre, we invite you to join us for a two-day ErasmusDays celebration between 14-15 October 2021! Among the activities, you can join virtual and on-site elements. Our aim is to raise awareness of Erasmus opportunities as widely as possible through our informative presentations and interactive experiential activities.
TOSCA - European Solidarity Corps' course with the attendance of Gordius Learning
In July, a colleague of Gordius Learning Plc. participated in the 2-week-long online international course, Training and Support for Organizations in European Solidarity Corps Activities (hereinafter: TOSCA), which was supported by the European Solidarity Corps (hereinafter: ESC) and organised by the Croatian National Office. The programme has focused on training regarding the operational steps of volunteering and on how to host volunteers. The knowledge gained was transferred by our project coordinator to other colleagues of our organisation through internal trainings.
Green Strategy Building Course - Budapest, Hungary
The 2021-27 Erasmus programme period aims to establish and deepen participants’ knowledge, skills and attitudes on sustainable development, climate change and environmental protection. Therefore, this course is dedicated to help school staff, secondary and vocational education teachers, headmasters in the green transformation of their organizations by creating their own Green Strategy. Strategic (green) planning is the manifestation of a long-term commitment of organizational sustainability directly connected to and harmonizing with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (SDG2030).
New Erasmus+ program guide and application forms
The Erasmus+ application guide for the period of 2021-2027 has been released and the application forms for KA1 learning mobility for individuals and KA2 for cooperation projects between organizations and institutions, have become available.
New supported Erasmus activities in the application period of 2021-2027
The prospectus prepared for applicants who submitted an application for the Erasmus accreditation by 29th of October 2020, revealed the eligible activities in the field of vocational education and school education for the 2021-2027 application period.
European Solidarity Corps
From 2018 to 2020 the European Solidarity Corps helped youngsters between the age of 18-30 to participate in various solidarity activities throughout the EU with a budget of € 341 500 000, thereby contributing to address social challenges. 
SELFIE, for the digital development of schools
SELFIE is a platform which is dedicated to measure the current digital development of different institutions by answering simple questions. As the name “SELFIE” (Self-reflection on Effective Learning by Fostering the use of Innovative Educational Technologies: https://ec.europa.eu/education/schools-go-digital_en) indicates, the platform is able to give a reflection on the current status of organizations in the world of technological innovation, and gives them further guidelines based on the results.
What does the Brexit mean for the Erasmus programme?
The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020, and also the EU Customs Union on 1 January 2021. As a result, in the case of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), the rules for entry and exit have changed, which has also affected mobility programmes (Erasmus, Foreign Language Learning Programme – in Hungarian: KNYP).
What exactly does this mean for the future? Can we travel to the United Kingdom with Erasmus programme? Do we have the opportunity to travel with Foreign Language Learning Programme to the UK? If so, how?
What exactly does this mean for the future? Can we travel to the United Kingdom with Erasmus programme? Do we have the opportunity to travel with Foreign Language Learning Programme to the UK? If so, how?
Hungarian schools and vocational education centers won Erasmus accreditation for the period of 2021-
Based on the professional evaluation of the requested independent experts, the board of trustees of the Tempus Public Foundation announced the results of the previously – by 29th of October 2020 – submitted applications for Erasmus accreditation in school education and vocational training sector on the18th of February 2021.