ERASMUS KA2 VET AGROPLUS

Project consortium:
Perfect Project Sp. z o.o., Bialystok, Poland
Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras, Baltosios Voks, Lithuania
HumaCapiAct, Turin, Italy

Project period 01/12/2020 – 30/11/2022

The main goal will be achieved when we achieve the following specific objectives:
– increasing the quality and efficiency of vocational education in the agri-food industry in response to current trends,
– developing new skills for practicing educators and equipping them with competences and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality educational services and in response to
current trends,
– raising awareness of environmental problems and climate change issues.

Current project news

30/11/2022

Project summary and outcomes

The main objective of the project was to bring the results of vocational education in the agri-food sector closer to the needs of the labor market within 24 months. The main objective was achieved by achieving the following specific objectives:
– improving the quality and effectiveness of vocational education in the agri-food industry in response to current trends,
– developing new skills in already practicing educators and equipping them with the competences and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality educational services and in response to current trends,
– raising awareness on environmental issues and climate change issues.

We implemented the following project activities:
– we developed a report on the exchange of good practices in partnership, containing current trends in food logistics (including an analysis of the current state of transport organization in fresh fruit and vegetables, the size and structure of logistics costs, ways to reduce losses in deliveries, pro-ecological trends and changes in logistics and food transport),
– we prepared a training program based on the conclusions of the report,
– we prepared training materials based on the conclusions of the report,
– we developed recommendations for vocational education (in the agri-food industry) regarding the use of the report’s elements in the curriculum,
– we organized 6 traditional meetings of international partners and 2 online meetings,
– we organized and implemented a short training program in Turin covering a period of 5 days of practical classes for a total of 18 people, including 8 vocational teachers and 10 representatives of entrepreneurs – instructors in the workplace,- we implemented the project results into practice and ensured their durability over time,
– we created the project website,
– members of the consortium jointly developed a video summarizing the experience gained during the project, in which participants share their experience and opinions,
– we created a summary of report on the exchange of good practices in partnership, containing current trends in food logistics,
– we carried out dissemination activities.

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06/11/2022

On November 6, 2022 we organised dissemination meeting with sixteen vocational students and two vocational teachers from Vilniaus technologijų ir inžinerijos mokymo centras. School is conducting teaching process with profession of logistic technician. We presented report containing the current trends in food logistics and planned training program and recommendations for vocational schools. We invite to use knowledge and experience, which we collected in our consortium.

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28/10/2022

We would like to present Strategy for vocational education (agri-food industry) within the Erasmus + project „AGROPLUS”. This is a document, which presents all the most important activites about the project, recommendations and list of undertaken implementation activities (e.g., inclusion of project outcomes into practice – school program of teaching or specific lessons etc.).

Strategy and recommendations for vocational education (agri-food industry)
within the Erasmus + project „AGROPLUS”

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27/09/2022

Sixth Transnational Project Meeting within “AGROPLUS” project took place on 27th September 2022 in Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras. The meeting was attended by representatives of:
– Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.,
– Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centra,
– HumaCapiAct.

Main agenda items:
– welcome of all partners by the host of the meeting (Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras),
– summary of impressions, experiences and opinions of participants, evaluation surveys related to the completion of the training program in Turin,
– discussion of the strengths and possible improvements and modification proposals in the future for the implementation of such projects by the members of the consortium in the future,
– discussion of ways to implement the results into school curricula and business practices,
– discussing ways to ensure the sustainability of the results developed in the project,
– exchange of good practices on the example of schools and entrepreneurs,
– presentation of the strategy and a set of recommendations for vocational education from the exchange of good practices under the project,
– discussing the principles of cooperation and communication as part of the preparation of the final report and the principles of the balancing payment,
– a reminder of the principles of keeping separate records of project expenses,
– meeting summary,
– a summary of the dissemination activities that have already been carried out in the consortium,
– discussion of administrative matters related to the implementation of the project and the meeting, i.e. reports summarizing monthly activities under the management category, archiving dissemination activities and activities to ensure the durability of project products over time, summary of the meeting, preparation of a list of tasks to be performed as a result of the meeting arrangements, preparation Memorandum of Understanding,
– summary of the entire project implementation, reflections of the meeting participants, discussion of plans for the future and ideas for continuing cooperation in other configurations.

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30/05/2022

Erasmus+ training in Turin – summary

On 23-27 May, 2022 an industry training entitled Modern pro-ecological trends in food logistics took place in Turin (Italy), which was one of the activities of the “AGROPLUS” project implemented under the Erasmus+ Programme.

A total of 18 people participated in the training: 4 teachers from two vocational schools in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, 10 representatives of employers and 4 teachers from a vocational school from Biała Waki (Lithuania). The training program included training sessions on “green” and sustainable food transport, a visit to the IIS Galilei Ferrari logistics vocational school in Turin, as well as visits to two companies working in the logistics industry – SITO INTERPORTO TORINO and OSCALITO.

The participants of the training got acquainted with selected aspects of transport safety and food logistics, legal regulations in force in this area in Italy, the role of packaging in trade in goods. The conditions for the proper transport of food have been characterized  . The obligations of manufacturers and distributors of materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and the experience of the main food distributors in the Piedmont region were discussed.

It was a very successful and fruitful time in many professional experiences. Participants of the training returned with their heads full of ideas and inspiration in the field of sustainable transport and greater environmental awareness. Participants have updated their knowledge of modern pro-ecological trends in food logistics and have the opportunity to put knowledge and experience into practice to maintain the sustainability of the project and its results.

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24/05/2022

Fifth Transnational Project Meeting within “AGROPLUS” project took place on 24th May 2022 in Turin (Italy). The meeting was attended by representatives of:
– Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.,
– Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centra,
– HumaCapiAct.

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27/04/2022

Meeting with a participants of the “AGROPLUS” project

The start of training in Turin is fast approaching. On April 27, 2022 the last meeting with the participants of the “AGROPLUS” project took place, who will start a five-day industry training on May 23, entitled Modern pro-ecological trends in food logistics in Turin (Italy).

A total of 18 people will participate in the training: 4 teachers from two vocational schools in the voivodeship Podlasie, 10 employers’ representatives and 4 teachers from the vocational school in Biała Waka (Lithuania).

During the meeting, we discussed the training program, all organizational details related to travel, accommodation and insurance.

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15/04/2022

Healthy, happy Easter, full of faith, hope and love.
Happy, spring mood, cordial meetings with family and friends
wish the team of Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.

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28/03/2022

Fourth Transnational Project Meeting within “AGROPLUS” project took place on 28th March 2022 in Bialystok (Poland). The meeting was attended by representatives of:
– Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.,
– Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras,
– HumaCapiAct.

Main agenda items:
– welcoming all partners by the host of the meeting (Perfect Project),
– discussion of activities and content related to the implementation of the short training program for employees (determining the main topics to be covered during the training, confirmation of the date of the training in Turin, logistical issues – accommodation, meals, local transport and discussing the provisions related to recognition of the short program in Turin as part of the mandatory sectoral training for teachers from Poland),
– discussion of the sanitary rules and restrictions in Italy and the requirements for entry, stay and exit from Italy,
– discussing the next stages of the project and the tasks of each partner,
– discussion of administrative and financial matters related to the implementation of the project and the meeting, i.e. dissemination activities, summary of the meeting, preparation of a list of tasks to be performed as a result of the meeting’s findings, preparation of a memorandum of understanding, discussion of partners regarding the risk in the project resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, confirmation of dates last two meetings for 2022, discussion of the payment schedule for the following quarters and issues related to the preparation of the final report.

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08/02/2022

Meeting with a participants of the “AGROPLUS” project

On February 8, 2022 a meeting with the participants of the “AGROPLUS” project implemented under the Erasmus + Program was organized. Participants qualified to participate in the project will go to the industry training entitled Modern pro-ecological trends in food logistics to Turin (Italy). The training is scheduled for: May 23-27, 2022. A total of 18 people will participate in the training: 4 teachers from two vocational schools in the voivodeship Podlasie, 10 representatives of employers and 4 teachers from the vocational school in Biała Waka (Lithuania).

The aim of the training is to familiarize participants with selected aspects of transport safety and food logistics, legal regulations in this area in Italy, the role of packaging in trade. The conditions for the proper transport of food will be characterized. Responsibilities of producers and distributors of materials and products intended for contact with food will be discussed, as well as the experiences of major food distributors in the Piedmont region.

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17/01/2022

On January 17, 2022 we organised dissemination meeting with seven vocational students and one vocational teachers from Daugavpils Technical School . We presented report containing the current trends in food logistics and planned training program. We invite to use knowledge and experience, which we collected in our consortium.

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24/12/2021

Perfect Project team wishes you a warm, family Christmas and all the best in your private and professional life!

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30/11/2021

On November 30,2021 we had an opportunity of project dissemination with 20 vocational students and 2 teachers from Technical School from Suwałki. We present project report, which is was a collective form of exchange good practices with our consortium. We encourage meeting participants to share ideas, their opinions, which will be helpful in results evaluation. We also present program topics for training in Turin in May 2022.

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14/10/2021

Third Transnational Project Meeting within “AGROPLUS” project took place on 14th October 2021 in Turin (Italy). The meeting was attended by representatives of:
– Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.,
– Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centra,
– HumaCapiAct.

Main agenda items:
– welcoming all partners by the host of the meeting (HumaCapiAct),
– presentation of the technical facilities of the host of the meeting in the context of the implementation of activities related to the short training program for employees covered by the project,
– discussion on the topic of dissemination of the report containing current trends in food logistics (summary of activities that have already been carried out in the consortium, discussion of ideas for disseminating this result by consortium members),
– discussion of activities and content related to the implementation of the short training program for employees (determining the main topics to be covered during the training, confirmation of the date of the training in Turin, logistical issues – accommodation, meals, local transport and discussing the provisions related to recognition of the short program in Turin as part of the mandatory sectoral training for teachers from Poland),
– discussing the next stages of the project and the tasks of each partner,
– discussion of administrative matters related to the implementation of the project and the meeting, i.e. dissemination activities, summary of the meeting, preparation of a list of tasks to be performed as a result of the meeting’s findings, preparation of a memorandum of understanding, discussion of partners regarding the risk in the project resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, preparation of a meeting schedule for 2022, discussion of the payment schedule for the following quarters and issues related to the preparation of the progress report.

Please check 3rd TPM documentation: meeting dates in 2022

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26/08/2021

Second Transnational Project Meeting within “AGROPLUS” project took place on 26th June 2021 in Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras. The meeting was attended by representatives of:
– Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.,
– Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centra,
– HumaCapiAct.

Main agenda items:
– welcome of all partners by the host of the meeting (Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras),
– presentation by each partner of its part of the report containing current trends in food logistics (e.g. analysis of the current state of transport organization in fresh fruit and vegetables, the size and structure of logistics costs, ways to reduce losses in deliveries, pro-ecological trends and changes in logistics and food transport),
– presentation by Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras and Perfect Project Sp. z o. o. recruitment results, i.e. participants qualified to participate in a short training program in Turin,
– determine how to organize the short training program in Turin (date, program, accommodation, organization of local transport, working clothes),
– presentation of the requirements for the organization of industry training by Polish teachers of theoretical vocational subjects and teachers of practical vocational training, qualified to participate in the project,
– discussion of administrative matters related to the implementation of the project, i.e. dissemination activities, discussion of partners regarding the risk in the project resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, summary of the meeting, discussion of the next stages of the project.

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18/08/2021

Poland ranks third (after Italy and Spain) in the production of vegetables in the EU-27. At the same time, it carries a high import value of fruit and vegetables (mainly directions: Spain, Italy). The increasing production volume and the sustained high level of international trade increase the importance of proper organization in the circulation of fresh fruit and vegetables, both within the country and internationally. Both Poland and Lithuania have a high share in the import of fresh goods, including from Italy, while Italy is the second largest export in the EU after Spain. This is how the idea of ​​the AGROPLUS project, implemented under the Erasmus + Program, was born.

After two months of consultations with target groups and collcting feedback, we are pleased to present you a report containing the current trends in food logistics, which was created on the basis of the exchange of experiences and good practices between the partners of the AGROPLUS project, ie Perfect Project Sp. z o.o., Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras and HumaCapiAct.

We invite you to use the knowledge gathered there and share your opinions with us.

Report containing the current trends in food logistics

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13/07/2021

On July, 13 we welcomed 15 students and one teacher from three vocational schools from Veneto region (North of Italy). On July, 20 we had a meeting with 14 vocational teachers from nine schools from Valencia region (Spain). That meetings was a good opportunity to share our partnership ideas collected in one report, disseminate it and invite to use it. We present report conslusions, ask about opinions. All participants said that it is very interesting document, well prepared and useful.

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11/06/2021

First Transnational Project Meeting within “AGROPLUS” project took place on 11th June 2021 in Hotel BOSIR in Bialystok. The meeting was attended by representatives of:
– Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.,
– Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centra,
– HumaCapiAct.

Main agenda items:
– welcoming all partners by the host of the meeting (Perfect Project Sp. z o.o.),
– presentation of all partners highlighting their experience in the field of the project,
– presentation of the main assumptions of the project and the role of partners,
– discussion of administrative matters related to the implementation of the project, i.e. schedule of activities and budget, project management and its implementation and required documentation, international project meetings and required documentation, project monitoring and channels of cooperation and communication between partners,
– discussion of dissemination activities, discussion of partners,
– discussion of potential risks, mainly resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,
– summary of the meeting, discussion of the next stages of the project and dates of meetings for 2021.

Please check 1st TPM documentation: meeting dates in 2021

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21/05/2021

On May 21, 2021 the first meeting of the participants of the “AGROPLUS” project, qualified for the main and reserve lists, took place. The topics of the report on current trends in food logistics, which will be developed by the above-mentioned people before going on a practical course in Turin (Italy). During the meeting, we also raised the issue of organizing the trip, among others date, proposed date and logistic details. We invite you to read the content of the report, the completion of which is planned for the end of September this year. It will be made available on our social media, on the website in the project tab and in the Project Office.

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01/04/2021

Perfect Project team wishes you a healthy and peaceful Easter!

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26/03/2021

On March 26, 2021 next meeting of the partners took place, which was carried out in the online formula. The constantly growing epidemic made it impossible to carry out the traditional meeting, which was planned in March 2021. During the meeting, the partners agreed the scope of the report on the exchange of good practices in the partnership containing current trends in food logistics (including analysis of the current state of transport organization in the trade of fresh fruit and vegetables, the size and structure of logistics costs, methods of reducing losses in supplies, pro-ecological trends and changes in food logistics and transport), discussed issues related to the finances of the project and the impact of the pandemic on project activities.

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01/02/2021

We as a Perfect Project and Project Partner: Vilniaus agroekologijos mokymo centras, are acting as a Sending Intitutions in our project.
So, one of the most important project stages is enrollment of participants to the project.

The regulations concerning enrollment of participants to the project (in the Polish language)

Regulamin/ Formularz zgłoszeniowy / Deklaracja uczestnika / Oświadczenie o wizerunku

The regulations concerning enrollment of participants to the project (in the English language):

Regulations / Participation form / Declaration of participation / Statement for use of image

Recruitment schedule: 01.02.2021 – 31.03.2021.

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20/12/2020

Perfect Project team wishes you a warm, family Christmas and all the best in your private and professional life!

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11/12/2020

On December 1, 2020, started the implementation of a new project entitled AGROPLUS within the Erasmus + Program. The project is a response to environmental problems and issues related to climate change and assumes the implementation of an action aimed at adapting the effects of education to the expectations of employers in the agri-food industry and the changing needs of the labor market by preparing and training teachers in the subject of MODERN PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRENDS IN FOOD LOGISTICS by an experienced institution from Italy – a country that is the second, after Spain, direction of fresh goods (vegetables and fruit) import in Poland and Lithuania. During the training, they will learn about the results of research and experience on new trends in the logistics of fresh goods, reduction of losses in food supplies, ideas for pro-ecological activities in logistics of supplies, meeting the increase in environmental awareness of the society. The above issues regarding the transfer of good practices in logistics for fresh goods deliveries and the training program are based on the needs of employers.

The pandemic thwarted plans to organize the first meeting of partners, which was to take place in Poland. However, due to the need to implement the project for implementation, an on-line meeting was conducted, and the meeting of partners was postponed to the first possible date in the first quarter of 2021.

Meeting’ agenda / Meetings in 2021 / Project minutes / Project schedule