Project: Raising students competencies based on the needs of the labor market through on-the-job training for the hospitality and gastronomy sector

Leading Applicant

Upper Secondary Vocational School "Faik Konica"

Location: Ferizaj

Ownership: Public

About the project

The purpose of the project proposal is to improve the standard and applicability of educational initiatives, as well as the relationship between Employment and the growth of local economies are dependent on education and the labor market.

The Project’s specific goals and benefits are:

  • Improving the standard of practical and applied teaching and learning in VETI by establishing connections with sectors, businesses, and Increased learned knowledge, competency, and professional skills related to program curricula;
  • Development and increase of company instructors’ knowledge, competency, and skills to provide advanced training in use of essential materials and equipment required for VET teaching;
  • School as part of the project, the school intends to extend the suitable premises required for the program delivery, and technical assistance with the tools and resources required for certain programs.
  • By increasing the likelihood that the school may create a partnership with businesses, the funding for this project will help the institution.
  • By enhancing collaboration with enterprises, the school is better able to promote VET schools in the community and their advantages.
  • Collaboration with businesses also gives the school the chance to adopt an innovative teaching and learning strategy by utilizing cutting-edge technology and a variety of new tools.
  • Providing students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and abilities will improve their performance and help them achieve their career goals.


In addition to work-based learning (WBL), the school seeks to develop the necessary abilities in facilities that are equipped for performing practical work, providing services, etc. The project’s school intends to promote the creation of the settings where food and other services will be produced, prepared, and served.

Partnering Enterprises

Location: Ferizaj

Location: Ferizaj

Economic Sector

  • Trade
  • Hospitality and Tourism

Occupations to be trained

  • Hotelier and Tourism