From September 23-26, the European Water Tech Week 2024 took place in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The event was organized and hosted by the Erasmus+ funded PoVE Water project, which is advancing the EU's Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) initiative in the water sector. It was a global gathering for the water technology sector, bringing together businesses, knowledge institutions, and governments with a focus on innovation, education, and entrepreneurship in water technology.
Yuverta’s Blue Hotspot is partner in PoVE, Platform of Vocational Excellence Water. That’s why (green) VET students from Yuverta in Dordrecht and Velp joined students from the Czech Republic, Malta and Latvia to work on water technology during the European Water Tech Week 2024. They grabbed the opportunity to network with industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers; they explored cutting-edge solutions to global water challenges with water experts from across Europe and beyond, and engaged with the Water Campus Innovation Chain.
Key highlights:
- Education expert Joao Santos presented how Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) are empowering people with the skills for the water sector;
- Boosting Quality & Attractiveness: CoVEs are transforming VET by raising standards and visibility across Europe.
- Partnerships for Success: Collaboration between VET providers, industry, and research organizations is creating real impact.
- Sustainable Solutions: CoVEs are at the forefront of addressing global water challenges through innovation and cutting-edge training.
- Future Skills: From digital transformation to AI, we’re preparing the next generation of skilled professionals to thrive in the water industry.
- A Call to Action: Let’s continue building strong skills ecosystems that support sustainable growth and local solutions!
- From engaging classroom sessions to hands-on lab work, students were provided with real-life challenge-based education
- After a first week full of exchange, information and new impressions, the students completed their assignment in the field of water purification, examining sludge under the microscope and building their own reactor
- Interesting excursions and site visits to Kameleon Island, the water tower of the Sint Jan Monastery, Waterloopbos in Marknesse, and the impressive Wouda pumping station.
Why PoVE Water Is A Game-changer
PoVE Water contributes to the EU CoVE vision by training adaptable, skilled workers ready to lead the charge in the water sector’s transformation. The platform connects VET with Regional Innovation Ecosystems, ensuring vocational education is at the core of innovation in the water sector, and preparing professionals to meet the challenges of climate change and sustainability.
Besides CoVEs in the Netherlands, Malta, Czech Republic, and Latvia, PoVE Water is expanding vocational excellence beyond Europe with a CoVE Water in South Africa.
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