University of Almería (Spain) is organizing the Erasmus+ BIP 2025 program on Employability and Dual Higher Education. This program is designed for UNIgreen faculty and administrators, offering an excellent opportunity to delve into the dual higher education system and enhance employability skills.
Subject
The aim of the course is to delve into the dual higher education, that is, the alternation of learning between the academic and the professional environment in a coordinated way for the acquisition of required skills.
The commitment of Higher Education Institutions towards the improvement of the employability of their students demands a deeper look into the skills that are the most valued in the labor market. Cooperation between HEIs and the labor market is therefore key to ensure that graduates have the appropriate set of knowledge, skills and competences.
During the physical mobility, the participants will get an overview of dual higher education in the context of the UE, with the experience of the leading universities. On the one hand, the key components of the process will be explained: mentoring, learning agreement and coordination between HEIs and host firms. On the other hand, participants will be able to take part in practical activities that will allow them to discover new employability skills and how business sector can get involved in the dual education.
Virtual component activities
The aim of the virtual part is to prepare a dual program adaptation for a bachelor’s or master’s degree of the participating HEIs. The program will be prepared between groups that will work in the dual itinerary, adopting the collaborative working methodology.
The interaction between members of different universities will encourage the preparation of dual international programs, with the engagement of firms in the countries of Unigreen Alliance.
- Language: English
- Dates physical mobility: 9 to 13 June 2025
- Location: University of Almería (Spain)
- Dates virtual mobility: July 3rd (mentoring session) and on September 4th (presentation session)
- Number of ECTS: 3
- Maximum number of participants: 30
Target Participants
- Lecturers and degree coordinators
- Staff members and staff responsibles for Employability, Internship, and Academic planning areas.
Daily program outline
- Day 1: Dual Higher Education. University of Almería and Fundación Bertelsmann.
- Day 2: Experiences in Mondragon University and Lleida University.
- Day 3: Experiences in Unigreen Alliance.
- Day 4: Visit to a Host Firm in Almeria province.
- Day 5: Challenges in Employability (green jobs, new environmental skills).
For more information contact
Academic Coordinators: Mª del Pilar Casado ([email protected]), Juan García ([email protected])
How to apply?
We invite who is interested in participating to the BIP to contact Administrative Coordinator at [email protected]
Deadline for the admissions is May 1st. The celebration of the BIP is subject to the minimum number of participants needed.