2026-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000449606A new dimension in welding education. Connecting immersive technology, great teaching and the skills industry needs.
01 / THE PROJECT
Welding is a practical skill. The way we teach it can open up new possibilities.
WISE brings virtual reality into vocational education and training (VET), combining realistic practice, a digital curriculum and support for teachers. The goal: learners who are better prepared for the workshop, and educators equipped to guide them.
2026-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000449606Innovating VET Welding Training Through VR-Based Simulation and Industry-Aligned Competence Development
02 / THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Technology works best when it serves learning. Explore how WISE connects preparation, immersive practice and feedback.
03 / OUR AMBITION
A connected approach to practical skills, digital confidence and lasting change in vocational education.
04 / WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
The partnership is developing these resources during 2026–2028. Published materials will be added here as they become available.
320 VET learners across four countries
Project target · not a completed result05 / THE WORK BEHIND THE VISION
From shared evidence to classroom practice, each stage gives the next a stronger foundation.
06 / OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP
Five organisations connect education, technology and practical training across Türkiye, Italy, Spain and Romania.
07 / THE ROAD AHEAD
A 24-month programme of co-design, development, piloting and shared learning.
08 / EVENTS
Meetings and events held by the WISE partnership.
On 27 October 2026, all five WISE partners met online in a meeting chaired by project coordinator Prof. Dr. Ahmet Evren Erginal to review the signed grant agreement and to plan the next steps for WP2 (training content) and WP3 (online modules and LMS).
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On 11 September 2026, representatives of the five WISE partners from Türkiye, Italy, Spain and Romania met online for the project's Celebration Day, hosted by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
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Are you a VET educator, training provider or industry stakeholder? Connect with the WISE coordinator to explore the project.
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