Partners Albania and other partner organizations from Europe and the Western Balkans started in January the implementation of the Twin Transition for Social Enterprises in Arts and Craft Sectors (TtraSE) project.

TtraSE’s multifaceted strategy not only addresses the skills development needs but also strengthens the strategic capacities of VET/C-VET providers to become key drivers of sustainable socio-economic development. It aims to strengthen public-private cooperation, improve the quality and responsiveness of VET/C-VET, and focus on the development of green and digital skills for the twin transition of the social economy in arts and crafts, taking advantage of micro-credential approaches.

The overarching goal is to empower these institutions with the tools and capabilities required to actively contribute to economic growth, job creation, and social advancement in the region.

The designated target groups for TtraSE encompass a broad spectrum within the arts and crafts sector, recognizing the importance of collaboration between social economy and educational entities, fostering an integrated strategy for sustainable socio-economic development within the targeted regions.

Target groups include:
-Social Entrepreneurs in Arts & Craft;
-VET/C-VET Trainers;
-Professionals and staff of VET/C-VET providers.

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme and will be implemented within a 3-year timeframe.

The Kick-off meeting with project partners was held in Matera, in February 2025 . The project partners are Materahub Diesis Network, Agenzia Regionale Lavoro e Apprendimento Regione Basilicata, Academy of Entrepreneurship (AKEP.EU), Albanian Center for Education Care and Training, Partners Albania for Change and Development, CDP Globus, ADP-Zid, ALG – Loyola-Gymnasium Prizren Cámara de Comercio Italiana Barcelona (CCIB)