In 2025, the SWITCH project will unveil the Upskilling Labs—a transformative initiative dedicated to providing young individuals with the skills for personal and professional success. This initiative complements the Virtual Academy, expanding SWITCH’s vision of fostering digital competencies, intercultural understanding, and professional growth.
The Upskilling Labs are designed for young people from higher education institutions, youth organizations, and local bodies across Europe and the Western Balkans. These Labs will provide a structured MOOC platform featuring teaching modules focused on building transversal skills such as teamwork, intercultural communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial acumen. Participants will also explore global citizenship, EU values, and media literacy, ensuring a complex approach to skill development.
The Labs are more than traditional training programs; they incorporate innovative, interactive methods such as moderated online discussions and role-playing simulations. By engaging in non-formal training activities and collaborative group tasks, participants will develop key soft skills, including adaptability, communication across cultural contexts, and teamwork—skills vital for thriving in diverse, global work environments.
Accessibility and inclusivity are central to the Upskilling Labs. While the MOOC platform will operate in English, all training materials will be translated into the languages of partner countries, enabling seamless participation. A dedicated digital manual will guide users in navigating the platform and videoconferencing tools, ensuring ease of use across devices.
Through the Upskilling Labs, SWITCH partners aim to empower young people to connect across borders, break down cultural barriers, and enhance their employability in a rapidly evolving job market. By nurturing these future leaders, the Labs contribute to building an inclusive, innovative, and globally minded generation.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey with the SWITCH Upskilling Labs—an initiative that redefines learning, collaboration, and intercultural exchange.
The Upskilling Labs are designed for young people from higher education institutions, youth organizations, and local bodies across Europe and the Western Balkans. These Labs will provide a structured MOOC platform featuring teaching modules focused on building transversal skills such as teamwork, intercultural communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial acumen. Participants will also explore global citizenship, EU values, and media literacy, ensuring a complex approach to skill development.
The Labs are more than traditional training programs; they incorporate innovative, interactive methods such as moderated online discussions and role-playing simulations. By engaging in non-formal training activities and collaborative group tasks, participants will develop key soft skills, including adaptability, communication across cultural contexts, and teamwork—skills vital for thriving in diverse, global work environments.
Accessibility and inclusivity are central to the Upskilling Labs. While the MOOC platform will operate in English, all training materials will be translated into the languages of partner countries, enabling seamless participation. A dedicated digital manual will guide users in navigating the platform and videoconferencing tools, ensuring ease of use across devices.
Through the Upskilling Labs, SWITCH partners aim to empower young people to connect across borders, break down cultural barriers, and enhance their employability in a rapidly evolving job market. By nurturing these future leaders, the Labs contribute to building an inclusive, innovative, and globally minded generation.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey with the SWITCH Upskilling Labs—an initiative that redefines learning, collaboration, and intercultural exchange.