Presentation of student projects at a transnational event

Within the framework of the AgriTech Solutions: Innovative VET for Sustainable Agriculture project with r. number 2024-1-RS01-KA210-VET-000244168, funded by the Erasmus + program of the European Union, the activity 3.3. Presentation of student projects at a transnational event is being implemented.

The main objective of this project is to advance vocational education and training (VET) in sustainable agriculture through the introduction of project-based learning (PBL), focusing on sustainable and technologically advanced agricultural practices, inclusiveness and accessibility for all students. This project aims to combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications, thus equipping students with the necessary skills to address contemporary agricultural challenges.

The transnational event aimed to showcase student-led projects to a wider audience, including stakeholders from both Serbia and North Macedonia, encouraging cross-border cooperation and knowledge exchange.

Presentation of student projects at a transnational event is organized in the period from 12-14 December 2025 at the Secondary School “Sveti Trifun” with the student’s home town of Aleksandrovac, Serbia. The transnational event is attended by stakeholders – students, teachers, industry professionals and policymakers from Serbia and North Macedonia. This event facilitated the exchange of ideas, best practices and potential partnerships between stakeholders and succeeded in fostering transnational cooperation and networking.

The target group included several key stakeholders and beneficiaries:

Primary stakeholders

VET learners

PBL-trained educators

Secondary stakeholders

Stakeholders from Serbia and North Macedonia (education authorities, industry professionals and other relevant stakeholders).

Beneficiaries

Students and educators in the wider VET community:

Agricultural sector

Education policy makers and institutions

The event was attended by more than 100 visitors from North Macedonia and Serbia.

This activity provided a presentation of 10 student-led projects, each addressing specific challenges in the agricultural sector. These projects incorporated sustainable practices, precision agriculture and digital technologies, demonstrating students’ ability to apply their learning to create solutions to real-world problems.

Through this activity, students demonstrated increased engagement in their education, driven by the opportunity to work on meaningful real-world projects.

Problem-solving skills, teamwork, project management and technical competencies specific to agriculture improved significantly.

Educators who led the student projects as mentors were able to strengthen their expertise in project-based learning methodologies. Their successful mentoring in this activity serves as a practical application of their PBL training, advancing their pedagogical skills and confidence in facilitating student-led learning.