Upskilling cultural tourism operators in rural and/or deprived areas.
Cultural tourism is on the rise in the EU, with a significant number of tourists choosing their destination based on its cultural significance. However, in rural areas, small businesses in the tourism sector face challenges such as lack of cooperation and inadequate skills, qualifications and time for continuous learning.
A large percentage of this demography lack basic digital skills, which further hinders their ability to thrive in the sector or transition to other career paths.
Project Decode aims to breakdown trends, assess needs and re skill these cultural tourism operators, professionals, and volunteers in rural and/or deprived areas in Europe using hands-on digital tools that would enhance the skills and competencies on the go, anywhere – anytime.
Project Decode is a joint collaboration by
The Institute for Sustainable Education and Development, Bonn.Germany,
Dalpro.As, Hitra, Norway,
SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education, CyPrus.
Akadimos Lifelong Learning & Training Centre, Greece.
VEAV, Vienna. Austria
The consortium has developed four Interactive K3 level bite sized learning modules on Branding, Product Development, Networking and Communication, and Social media
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Project Timeline.
Hitra – Norway : 2nd – 3rd march 2023
Review the conducted research for PR1 training course and endorse a theoretical framework. Discuss issues and needs as they have become evident from research. Organize and discuss training methodology and content. Review the beta version of the DECODE platform and receive feedback by partners. Preparations for the open badges accreditation system can be made. Assess the progress of PR1. Schedule internal Train-the-trainer course
Audience : 2 project managers/ researchers
Vienna – Austria : 5th – 8th June 2023
Present training content and DECODE platform with open badges accreditation system. Hold LTTA – Review and adjust as needed. Share template for national reports from LTTA. Plan and schedule the local training sessions. Prepare for PR2
Audience : 2 project managers/ researchers
Cyprus : 21st – 23rd Nov 2023
Assessment of all the PRs and an overall assessment of the project. Present evaluation & impact results. Discuss the outcomes of the PR1 local training sessions. Present the final version of the PR2 Policy Recommendations. Agree upon updates and changes. Plan sustainability activities. Finalize project
Audience : 2 project managers/ researchers + 2 trainers
