WIN4SMEs · COVE Poland · Hamburg 2026

Bold Partnerships
and New Horizons

Networks, AI and Teacher Onboarding
The experience of COVE Poland within the WIN4SMEs project

Vocational education as a shared responsibility
From separate institutions to practical cooperation
Making VET more attractive, visible and useful

A Difficult but Promising Context

Different institutions — one shared goal

Vocational school
Chamber of Crafts
University
Employers and local partners
One goal — but different daily realities

Our Differences Became Our Strength

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Vocational School

Students, teachers and everyday classroom practice

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Chamber of Crafts

Employers, qualifications, apprenticeships

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University

Research, innovation and new methods

We do not need to do the same things
Each partner brings something different
Knowledge can move between institutions
Cooperation starts with small shared spaces

Making VET More Attractive

Better perception of vocational education
Stronger communication with students and parents
Practical skills and real career paths
Closer cooperation with employers
VET as a modern and ambitious choice

VET should not be seen as a second choice.
It is a modern, practical and ambitious route.

From Project Tasks to a Wider Mission

We implement the activity plan

Meetings and workshops
Study visits
Reporting and documentation
Partner coordination

But we want to go further

Results must be visible
Materials must be easy to access
Impact requires communication
Usability is part of sustainability

Making Results Easy to Find and Use

Clear online presence from the beginning
Practical formats, not only long documents
Materials for teachers, schools, employers and partners
Dissemination means making results useful — not just reporting them

Creating Spaces Where Cooperation Can Happen

Shared workshops & meetings

Study visits & joint training

Common materials & tools

Relationships first — systems second

AI as a Support Tool, Not the Goal

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Lesson planning

Drafting learning outcomes and lesson structures

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Communication

Supporting clear and effective messaging

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Document analysis

Reviewing long texts and extracting key points

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Work organisation

Helping teachers manage tasks and routines

Explore the course

AI in education, organisations and projects — free online course

ai.covepolska.pl

AI should support teachers — not replace them.
Responsible use, in cooperation with higher education.

Teacher Onboarding: A Missing Practical HR Tool

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Formal roles already exist

Novice teacher + designated mentor — defined by regulation

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Practical tools are often missing

What happens in week one? What should be explained and when?

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First weeks are critical

For confidence, retention and integration into school culture

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A structured process supports everyone

Novice teacher, mentor and school leadership

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A model other schools can adapt

Strong schools need supported teachers

See the resource

Structural teacher onboarding model — practical tools for schools

mentor.covepolska.pl

One Logic: Transfer of Knowledge

What connects networks, AI, onboarding and digital visibility?

University

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School

Employers

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Education

Experienced teachers

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Novice teachers

Project documents

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Practical, accessible tools

Isolated actions

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Shared capacity

What We Are Learning

Cooperation often starts without obvious common ground
Shared spaces are discovered through practical action
VET needs visibility, accessibility and strong partnerships
Small pilots can fill real systemic gaps
The project can become a platform for further development

We are not only implementing an activity plan.
We are building shared spaces where vocational education can become more attractive, practical and visible.

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Your Turn

We would love to hear your questions, experiences and insights.
What challenges do you face? What has worked in your context?
What does real cooperation between institutions look like for you?

No questions from the floor? Press → for prepared discussion topics.

Prepared Discussion Topics

Questions for Discussion

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How do you create real cooperation between different institutions?

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How can project results become more accessible and useful beyond the team?

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What makes VET attractive for young people and parents today?

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Which small practical tools can fill important gaps in schools?

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.