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Field Notes & Events

Consultation Session – Social Reintegration HUB Timișoara

At the end of April 2026, the Timișoara Penitentiary hosted the second working meeting dedicated to the development of the future Reintegration Center – “Social Services HUB”, an initiative aligned with the objectives of the National Strategy for Reducing Recidivism, aiming to build an integrated and sustainable support system for […]

VET Talks – Episode 5: Inclusive & Innovative VET

We had the pleasure of discussing with European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB), CPIP’s mission to deliver inclusive, high-quality vocational education that supports learners from all backgrounds. In this episode, we explore:– Innovative approaches to digital and green skills -Flexible learning pathways tailored to diverse needs -The power […]

New episode The Grant Podcast #219

Thank you for bringing this important conversation to the forefront. From the perspective of CPIP, we truly appreciated the opportunity to contribute to discussions around the evolving audit approach within Erasmus+. We strongly resonate with the idea that audits should go beyond compliance and documentation, and instead support learning, trust, […]

EfVET Magazine issue of 2026 is now online

CPIP – Centrul pentru Promovarea Învățării Permanente is pleased to be featured in the first 2026 edition of the EfVET Magazine, dedicated to the theme “VET in a disruptive era: transformation and adaptation to challenging times.” This issue brings together a wide range of perspectives and practices that highlight how […]

Webinar – Digital gaps: digital solutions for education in challenging environments

On March 31, 2026, CPIP joined a webinar hosted by the European Digital Education Hub, contributing to discussions on maintaining access to education in challenging contexts such as conflict zones and prisons. During the session, participants explored how digital solutions can help sustain learning when traditional systems are disrupted. CPIP […]

Our motivation in joining the European Digital Education Hub

One and many reasons for ALE organisations and practitioners to join the European Digital Education Hub! For us at CPIP being part of the Hub community is a day-to-day support in our policy and implementation work on adult learning and digital education. It helps us to be up to speed […]

The Future is Human: Advancing a More Human-Centered Justice System

On March 17, the first of two global online workshops titled “The Future is Human” brought together professionals, experts, and changemakers from across the world to explore new perspectives on justice systems rooted in empathy, inclusion, and human dignity. The event featured an inspiring lineup of guest speakers who shared […]

New episode The Grant Podcast #215

We were honoured to take part in another episode of The Grant Podcast and contribute to an open and honest conversation about the current realities of the Erasmus+ programme. In this episode, CPIP- CENTRUL PENTRU PROMOVAREA INVATARII PERMANENTE joined the conversation to reflect on a topic many in the community […]

European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026

CPIP at the European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026: “Social Europe: Empowering people in times of change” in Brussels, Belgium a key event bringing together decision-makers and experts to discuss the future of Social Europe! Our participation was particularly relevant as CPIP contributes practical experience from European projects focused […]

2025 Annual review event for Timișoara Penitentiary

At the beginning of March 2026, CPIP had the honor of participating in the 2025 annual review event for Timișoara Penitentiary, a key moment for assessing progress and outlining future strategic directions within the penitentiary system in the Western Region. The event brought together representatives of public institutions, partner organizations, […]

4th Micro-Credentials Masterclass (MCMC 2026) Conference

More about the event in Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Masterclasses in four themes exploring how technology is reshaping micro-credentials – from building trust in digital systems to making credentials work across borders. Interactive sessions where we learned about designing micro-credentials for soft skills, layering qualifications, rapid rollout of policy-compliant credentials, and […]

New Podcast – The Grant #211 Micro-credentials in Erasmus+

We were honoured to take part in another episode of The Grant Podcast! Thank you Niels Tudor-Vinther for creating yet another space for honest, much-needed discussion and for continuing to challenge assumptions and support the Erasmus+ community with real substance! The growing emphasis on micro-credentials has indeed raised many questions […]

INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION OF VET – A STRUCTURED CONSULTATION WEBINAR FOR VET STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

CPIP – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente at the EU Consultation on the Future of VET! Our team took part in the online consultation on the future European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2026–2030, focused on the international dimension of VET policy Agenda. Our participation at the beginning […]

Foundations for our Future: Literacy for digital citizenship.

CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente was pleased to attend the webinar “Foundations for our Future: Literacy for digital citizenship.” Participating in conversations like this helps ensure our work continues to support informed participation, inclusion, and responsible engagement in the digital world! Insights from expert speakers representing the […]

How is AI transforming Vocational Education across Europe?

Learning, sharing, and looking ahead at CPIP – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente. Our team joined the webinar “How is AI transforming Vocational Education across Europe?”, an inspiring discussion on how AI is already influencing VET – from classrooms to workshops. For us, attending this session was about listening, learning, […]

EfVET Magazine – December 2025 Issue is out now!

The final issue of 2025 takes a strategic deep dive into “Citizenship and Democratic Competences: VET Front-Runner?” – positioning Vocational Education and Training as a critical lever for Democratic Resilience in Europe and beyond. Topics covered include: Citizenship and democratic competences in VET Work-based learning as a pathway to participation […]

The future of the Reintegration Center – “Social Services HUB”

On 12 December 2025, our team participated in the meeting dedicated to the initiation of discussions about the future of the Reintegration Center – “Social Services HUB”! This important project aims to support justice-affected persons in their transition process into the community. The event was organized by the Timișoara Penitentiary […]

EU Skills Intelligence, Dialogue & Cooperation Information Session

At the beginning of december 2025, CPIP attended the EU Skills Intelligence, Dialogue & Cooperation Information Session, a side event of LLLWeek 2025 in Brussels! We had the opportunity together with the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) to: Explore Cedefop’s latest skills intelligence findings – including insights […]

EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum on the Future of the EU Budget (MFF)

At the beginning of december 2025, we attended the EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum on the Future of the EU Budget (MFF) in Brussels. An inspiring space for dialogue, collaboration, and forward-thinking visions for the future of lifelong learning! This event brings together a diverse community: education representatives, civil society […]

Skills for Democracy: How Vocational Education and Training Shapes Active Citizenship

At the beginning of december 2025, CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente attended the “Skills for Democracy: How Vocational Education and Training Shapes Active Citizenship”, the 19th Cedefop Brussels Seminar, organised in cooperation with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU. This high-level seminar gathered policymakers, […]

EVBB Peer Learning Activities 2025 – The Union of Skills

The two-day 26-27 November 2025, held under the MetaVET+ initiative, brought together experts and practitioners from across Europe for an exchange of insights, ideas and expertise. Day 1 set the foundations by exploring key concepts and frameworks relevant to the initiative’s goals, while Day 2 highlighted practical projects that demonstrate […]

The second edition of the EVBB VET Magazine is now available

On behalf of Centrul pentru Promovarea Învățării Permanente – CPIP, we are proud to have contributed an article under the theme “Spotlight on the Future of VET – Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: Emerging Trends and Opportunities”. As an active and committed member of the EVBB network, we continue to support and […]

EAfA Webinar on Increasing the take-up of adult apprenticeships

On 20 November 2025, the CPIP team participated in an insightful online webinar hosted by the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA), focused on increasing the take-up of adult apprenticeships and introducing the new EAfA Toolkit. This webinar gathered stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the growing need for adult apprenticeships […]

European Education and Skills Summit 2025

On 13th of November 2025, CPIP attended the European Education and Skills Summit 2025 in Brussels, Belgium! As one of the flagship events for education, training, and skills in Europe, the Summit provided a unique opportunity for dialogue, collaboration, and forward-thinking. We were delighted to explore how we can collectively […]

Society’s Intervention in the Post-Detention Area, Aimed at Reducing Recidivism

CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente extends our appreciation to the Penitenciarul Timișoara for the invitation to participate in the event “Society’s Intervention in the Post-Detention Area, Aimed at Reducing Recidivism”, organized at the beginning of November 2025. A valuable initiative highlighting the crucial role of work and […]

Final dissemination event of the European project HE4Her

On October 30 2025, in Gherla, the final dissemination event of the European project HE4Her (Health Empowerment For Women involved with The Criminal Justice System – 2023-1-RO01-KA220-ADU-000156137), hosted by the Gherla Penitentiary took place. Under the theme “Connecting Health and Justice through Education”, professionals from the fields of justice, health […]

Proximity and Social Economy Large-scale Skills Partnership online event

In october 2025 we attended the online event for the Proximity and Social Economy Large-scale Skills Partnership (P&SE LSP)! The event featured presentations from the coordinators of the Erasmus+ Blueprints projects in the Proximity and Social Economy ecosystem and provided the members of the P&SE LSP key information on skills […]

Online workshop on microcredentials

On October 2025 we attended the online workshop on microcredentials, joining the inspiring discussions on the future of learning, education, and skills. The event brought together policymakers, stakeholders, experts, and researchers to reflect on the role of microcredentials in redefining learning and work in the 21st century. At CPIP Romania […]

EU Policy Camp 2025

During an inspiring 3-day immersive experience in Brussels, we had the opportunity to take part in the EU Policy Camp 2025, exploring how Open Schooling is transforming Vocational Education and Training (VET) into a truly collaborative, community-driven experience. Over 150 VET professionals, educators, learners, and community actors from across Europe […]

EVBB Conference 2025 – Innovative Financing Models for the Future of VET

On 3 October 2025, in Brussels, we had the pleasure of attending the EVBB Annual Conference 2025: “Innovative Financing Models for the Future of VET.” This high-level event brought together policymakers, training providers, businesses, and funders to explore how innovative, blended, and inclusive financing models can drive the transformation of […]

2025 – The first gala dedicated to excellence in dual education in Romania, held in Timișoara!

At the invitation of Hands Across Romania, we had the honor to take part in the Innovation and Performance in Dual Education Gala – Dual Education Matters. Skilled Professions Shape the Future of Romania, an event organized in partnership with Timiș County Council, Timișoara City Hall, the Ministry of Education […]

Another insightful episode of The Grant Podcast!

We were delighted to take part in another insightful episode of The Grant Podcast! A big thank you to the host for creating such an engaging discussion on one of the most important topics in project development: finding the perfect balance between creativity and technical precision in proposal writing. At […]

2025, Interreg Cooperation Day in Timișoara

The 2025 edition, held on September 30, had a special significance, marking 35 years of Interreg, an opportunity to reflect on the progress of this initiative, which has since become a pillar of the European Union’s cohesion policy. Over time, Interreg has involved tens of thousands of partners and projects, […]

Implementation of the European Agenda for Adult Learning

CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, as EU expert in Adult Education Policy, was honored to participate in september 2025 event in Skopje, North Macedonia focusing on the Implementation of the European Agenda for Adult Learning. We were inspired by the strong commitment of participants and the tangible […]

The Fourth Forum on Vocational Excellence 2025

The Fourth Forum on Vocational Excellence took place in Kolding, Denmark, at the beginning of September 2025, and Centrul Pentru Promovarea Învățării Permanente (CPIP) was proud to take part in this important event. As a project partner in the Erasmus+ Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) initiative, we represented the PROMOTE […]

Apprenticeships for the Union of Skills and the Clean Industrial Deal

The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) High-Level Event – ‘Apprenticeships for the Union of Skills and the Clean Industrial Deal’ – 30 June and 1 July 2025 in Brussels. The 2025 edition of the High-Level Event coincides with the European Commission’s announcement of two major new initiatives: the Union of […]

Mentoring with Purpose. Empowering through Practice

Between 24-25 June 2025 our team participated in the workshop “Mentoring with Purpose. Empowering through Practice”, hosted in Palermo, Italy under the M-PAVE project European initiative dedicated to innovation in vocational education and training. Organized in cooperation between RICHTUNGSWECHSEL and Promimpresa Euprojects, the event brought together professionals and experts across […]

European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) Annual Conference 2025

From June 18–20, 2025, CPIP had the pleasure of participating in the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) Annual Conference, held in Brussels under the theme “From Evidence to Action: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for Tackling Inequalities.” The event was organized in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ligo – […]

RESCALED Annual General Assembly 2025

It was a true honour for Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente team to attend the RESCALED Annual General Assembly in Salzburg, especially in our role as the Rescaled Movement Ambassador in Romania. We left the event inspired and more connected to the broader European effort toward creating smaller-scale, community-integrated justice […]

Erasmus+ Digitisation: Why Green, Inclusive, and Participatory Inputs Are Needed – seminar

In May 2025 (Frankfurt/Main), we attended the “Erasmus+ Digitisation: Why Green, Inclusive, and Participatory Inputs Are Needed” seminar, hosted by the Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit (NA DAAD). The event included three dynamic workshop sessions, and we were especially honored to lead one of them alongside our colleagues from ETS […]

Public Hearing on Career Support Needs in Emerging Adults Justice

On 15 May 2025, partner P2 within the PICTURES project successfully organized a structured public hearing, engaging students, professionals, and civil society representatives in a meaningful dialogue. The event focused on assessing the career support needs related to emerging adults in justice and correctional pedagogy, aiming to better understand the […]

European Criminology Society Conference 2025

We were proud to take part in the European Criminology Society Conference, held in early April 2025 and dedicated to the Prison Working Group. The event was hosted by Timișoara Penitentiary as part of the PROMOTE project (Project Number: 101144006 – PROMOTE – ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE). The conference brought together researchers and […]

7-11 april 2025 The second international learning mobility in Timisoara!

The week between 7-11 april 2025 marked the second international learning mobility, proudly hosted by the CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente team in Timișoara under the Liberate Skills Pact! Over five intensive days, a group of 10 dedicated professionals from Turkey engaged in structured training sessions designed […]

24 – 28.03.2025 an impactful week of training in Timisoara!

Under the coordination of the General Directorate of Prison and Detention Houses in Turkey, CPIP-Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente hosted the first international training activity under our LiberateSkills Pact. This program was dedicated to professionals working with vulnerable groups, focusing on adult education and inclusive approaches. Over five days, 11 […]

Online peer-learning activity

As proud members of the Pact for Skills, in March 2025 we joined an insightful peer-learning activity on the use of micro-credentials to support upskilling and reskilling! The online session highlighted best practices in utilizing micro-credentials to enhance workforce skills and the discussions focused on challenges faced in implementation and […]

Round table event, Timisoara

On 20 March 2025, Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente (CPIP) had the privilege to participate in the round table titled “What works for the rehabilitation of persons against whom community sanctions and measures have been imposed?” organized by the Probation Service Timiș. The event brought together 12 key stakeholders, including […]

The latest EfVET magazine is out!

This edition, Excellence in VET: The Breath of Innovation, dives into what makes Vocational Education and Training (VET) truly excellent, showcasing training practices, institutional initiatives, and future opportunities. We are proud to see PROMOTE, (No. 101144006, Call ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE), PICTURES, (No. 101140185, Call ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PI-ALL-INNO), CORE-ED ACADEMY, (No. 101179359, Call ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE) and […]

Third edition of European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2025

Two Inspiring days in Brussels at the third edition of European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2025 between 5-6 March with more than 4,000 registered participants! An incredible opportunity for Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente to attend the Europe’s largest event on employment and social affairs and to connect with […]

2024 Activities analysis for Gherla Penitentiary

On 3rd of February 2025 we were honored for the opportunity to take part in the presentation of the activities analysis for Gherla Penitentiary and units in the North-West region of Romania for the year 2024. Through our collaboration with Gherla Penitentiary within various European funded initiatives, we continue our […]

2024 Annual Review event of Timișoara Penitentiary

On 31th of January 2025 CPIP was honored to participate in the 2024 Annual Review event of Timișoara Penitentiary, a key moment to reflect on the achievements, challenges, and future goals within the penitentiary system of the Western Region. The event provided an excellent opportunity to discuss ongoing efforts in […]

Development and networking for a training evolution event

Between 23-24 th of January 2025 CPIP had the pleasure of attending the DANTE Networking Event in Opatija, Croatia dedicated to the development and networking for a training evolution.  This dynamic gathering brought together professionals, educators, and policymakers to explore the future of EU projects and tackle some of the […]

Microcredentials in Vocational Training

CPIP-CENTRUL PENTRU PROMOVAREA INVATARII PERMANENTE is proud to be an active member of the the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training Global Network! In december 2024, we participated in two insightful online sessions dedicated to “Microcredentials in Vocational Training” – a critical area shaping the future of skills development. […]

Annual Policy Forum – Shaping the Future of the European Education Area

It was a privilege for CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente to participate online in the „Annual Policy Forum – Shaping the Future of the European Education Area” organized in november 2024 by the European Vocational Training Association – EVTA. This dynamic event tackled crucial topics shaping the […]

How do we rethink the correctional system through the LiberateSkill Pact?

Under the European Commission Pactfor Skills, the Proximity and Social Economy Large Scale Partnership (PSE LSP) brought together its members to explore the partnership’s latest activities, achievements, and how these intersect with the LSP objectives of upskilling and reskilling the Proximity and Social Economy workforce. At Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii […]

Best practices exchange event

In late October 2024, the CPIP team participated in a best practices exchange event hosted in Stuttgart, Germany, by Prison Fellowship Germany/Seehaus, following an invitation from the Prison Fellowship Romania Foundation. During the event, we toured the Seehaus Open Prison, where we had the chance to join interview sessions with […]

Actionable insights and innovative practices in digital education

As part of the European Digital Education Hub we had the opportunity to join the online working group squad focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This open, collaborative community brings together digital education stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to drive meaningful change in digital education. Through active discussions, our […]

Expanding the Pact For Skills across the Ocean

We are honoured to announce that following the extensive work within the LiberateSkills Pact for Skills: CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente was invited by the UNESCO Chair in Applied Research for Prison Education to participate in their first International Conference on Education in Prison. The event was […]

Establishing Regional Skills Partnerships: Lessons Learned and Success Stories

Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente -CPIP is a proud member of the Pact For Skills! On 10 October 2024, our team actively participated and contributed to the Skills Peer Learning Activity (PLA) dedicated to “Establishing Regional Skills Partnerships: Lessons Learned and Success Stories”. We shared ideas and best practices to […]

Training Session on Financial and Technical Management of ERASMUS+ Cooperation Projects

From October 7-9, 2024 in Timisoara, Romania, Centrul pentru Promovarea Învățării Permanente (CPIP) Romania, in partnership with Penitenciarul Timișoara and under the New Ideas for New Opportunities Network, hosted the “Training Session on Financial and Technical Management of ERASMUS+ Cooperation Projects.” The event brought together over 30 representatives from the […]

Empowering Futures: Mastering Erasmus Grants for Vocational Excellence and Innovation

From September 10-13, 2024, the Grant Writers’ Retreat in Bucharest, Romania, facilitated by Centrul Pentru Promovarea Învățării Permanente (CPIP) through the New Ideas for New Opportunities Network, proved to be an outstanding success. The event, titled “Empowering Futures: Mastering Erasmus Grants for Vocational Excellence and Innovation,” brought together EU passionate […]

Regional meeting on the reintegration of persons in detention in Timisoara

In July 2024 the CPIP team attended the regional meeting on the reintegration of persons in detention in Timisoara! Key discussions focused on the role of society in post-detention interventions to reduce recidivism, with reflections, solutions and innovative ideas highlighted by the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Justice […]

Ensuring better guidance for incarcerated individuals

A significant step towards a more sustainable justice system and a greener, fairer, and more inclusive future! The Council Conclusions on ‘Small-scale Detention: Focusing on Social Rehabilitation and Reintegration into Society,’ which we contributed to as RESCALED ambassadors, have been unanimously approved by the Ministers of Justice of the 27 […]

RESCALED General Assembly 2024

At CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente we are truly honoured for being accepted as a full member in RESCALED! The General Assembly of this European Network for the Development of Community Prisons was organized in June 2024 under the coordination of The RUBIKON Centre, as the Czech […]

Pact for skills: the first Networking Event of 2024

The collaborative efforts within the Pact for skills continue as the first Networking Event of 2024 was online organized at the beginning of June 2024. We are thrilled to connect with leaders in skills management across Europe and explore partnerships that can drive meaningful change in upskilling and reskilling our […]

ESSENTIAL SERVICES MUST BE ACCESSIBLE – EVEN OFFLINE!

CPIP – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente have joined and signed the open letter calling on the European Union to guarantee off-line access to all essential services. The open letter is initiated by Lire et Ecrire Bruxelles, a Belgian lifelong learning organisation, advocating for the right to literacy for all […]

Final conference „Functional Areas in the EU – Challenges, Opportunities, and Strengths”

In 2022, the European Commission launched a pilot project aimed at enhancing functional area approaches within the EU, in collaboration with the World Bank. This initiative provided targeted support to 12 functional areas (FAs) and short-term assistance to another 12, across 8 Member Countries. In May 2024, we had the […]

Online Info Session for the CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI Call for Proposals

The Online Info Session for the CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI Call for Proposals, coordinated by DGJUST and EACEA was organized between 27-28th of May 2024! This session covered two half-days, aiming to boost civil society organisations’ awareness, capacity building, and implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Day 1: Overview of the […]

European Year of Skills – what comes next?

Highlights of the “The European Year of Skills – what comes next?” event held in Brussels and online on April 30, 2024! It was an incredible opportunity and honor for the CPIP team to participate in this large-scale conference, where hundreds of participants united to share successful skills stories! The […]

Exchange of Romanian -American best practices on the reintegration of individuals imprisoned

The Centre for Promoting Lifelong Learning had the privilege to take part in the event “Exchange of Romanian-American best practices on the reintegration of individuals imprisoned – integrated solutions and innovative ideas”, organized in April 2024 at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, by the Ministry of Justice and the […]

Just Transition Platform (JTP) Working Group on Equal Opportunities

CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente was honoured to participate in the Just Transition Platform (JTP) Working Group on Equal Opportunities at the European Commission premises, following the JTP Conference organized between 16-17 April 2024. We were excited to exchange insights, share best practices, and address challenges connected […]

The European Symposium on Detention Houses

As RESCALED Movement Ambassador in Romania, CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente team attended the European Symposium on Detention Houses, a Milestone Event organized on 21th of March 2024 in Brussels and hosted under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024! […]

The Future Jobs and Technologies Conference

The first panel of the Future Jobs and Technologies Conference, held on March 13, 2024, at the headquarters of the European Economic and Social Committee, highlighted the contributions of Ms. Laetitia Watteau Pouliquen from NBIC Ethics, Ms. Daiana Huber from the CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, and […]

Project Managers Community of Practice online meeting 2024

The first online meeting of the year 2024 within Project Managers Community of Practice was organized in Jnauary. An incredible opportunity to connect with devoted Project Managers from across Europe, diving into the latest sector news and updates. Joining the Community of Practice ensures you’re in the loop and part […]

Bruegel’s round table event

Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente had the privilege of participating in Bruegel’s round table event in Brussels in January 2024, a dynamic discussion on the current challenges and best practices for adult re-skilling in times of technological change. The highlight? A demonstration of Bruegel’s innovative skills dashboards, providing a comprehensive […]

Online session RESCALED Movement

At Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente – CPIP we actively support Rescaled Movement and have the honour to be ambassadors in Romania. In January 2024 we joined a dynamic online meeting with all 26 country ambassadors, discussing strategic steps leading up to the Rescaled conference in March 2024, Brussels. As […]

Online session “Exploring Opportunities in European Grants – Fostering Collaboration among Members of the EBSN.”

Wihin European Basic Skills Network, EBSN, together with Damian Faeh from Flying Teachers Switzerland, on January 2024 we co-moderated the online session “Exploring Opportunities in European Grants – Fostering Collaboration among Members of the EBSN.” This session introduced supportive measures for collaborative projects among members, highlight relevant 2024 calls including […]

The third Adult Education Institution Dante event titled „Development and Networking for a Training Evolution”

Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente-CPIP attended the third Adult Education Institution Dante event titled „Development and Networking for a Training Evolution” in Opatija, Croatia. I the first networking day we had the honour of facilitating the Master Course aimed at providing in-depth insights into centralised proposals and policy tuning designed […]

Explore the integration of basic skills into the Pact for Skills initiative!

Explore the integration of basic skills into the pact for skills initiative! We were very enthusiastic about moderating the EPALE – Adult Learning in Europe livestreaming session on December 2023! Whether you’re an educator, a policy maker, or simply interested in adult learning and skill development, this discussion promises to […]

OEB (Online Educa Berlin) Global Conference in Berlin, Germany

Momorable and inspiring opportunity to participate, share experiences and valuable ideas during the „Hard-to-reach and Hard-to-serve: Digital Education in the Context of Criminal Correctional Justice” session at the OEB Global Conference organized in November 2023, Berlin, Germany! Take a look here to learn more about the presentations and topics covered […]

“A voice through actions” event

In November 2023, at CPIP we had the great honour to participate in the exciting event “A voice through actions” hosted by Timis County Council and organised by Timisoara Penitentiary and the Christian Federation for Education and Social Action (CEAS). It was a special moment dedicated to the 10th anniversary […]

The “I Choose” and “Build Your Future” guides!

We were delighted to participate in the launch event of these essential guides for the education and personal development of Romanian middle and high school students. The event took place at the Timis County Council, where we engaged with representatives of public institutions and non-profit organizations to bring positive changes […]

Erasmus+ SparkLab: Creative Partnerships

The CPIP team had the honour to attend the “Erasmus+ SparkLab: Creative Partnerships” event in Larnaka, Cyprus, organized by Innoeusphere & Inquirium.eu in November 2023. At this European Networking Forum, we had the opportunity to broaden our partnership network, participate in captivating workshops filled with innovation and passion, and align […]

European Employment & Social Rights Forum 2023

The CPIP team was honoured to participate online in the European Employment and Social Rights Forum dialogue organized in November 2023: the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of work! The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion organized the second edition of the annual flagship event […]

Networking event – Pact for Skills

We express our enthusiasm to be part of the collaborative efforts within the Pact for Skills, a fundamental initiative of the European Skills Agenda! On October 2023, we had the privilege of participating in a networking event where we learned about the Pact for Skills and its place within the […]

CONFINTEA VII Regional Follow-up Meeting for the European Region

We are honoured to share that we are part of the European Region and on October 2023 we had the privilege of participating in the CONFINTEA VII Regional Follow-up Meeting for the European Region, organised by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in partnership with the Lifelong Learning Platform – […]

International Day of Education in Prisons – online session

The CPIP has joined the European Digital Education Hub, the open online collaborative community for digital education stakeholders in Europe and beyond. We are extremely honored to be part of this dynamic online community of the European Digital Education Hub and connect with like-minded education enthusiasts. On the 13th of […]

2023 Pact for Skills Webinar

We are honored to be part of the stakeholders working together under the Pact for Skills, one of the key actions of the European Skills Agenda! On September 2023 we joined the webinar on „The use of validation of non-formal and informal learning for up-skilling and reskilling” as an opportunity […]

EuroNordic Grants Network Summit 2023

We are thrilled to share that CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente had the incredible opportunity to attend the EuroNordic Grants Network Summit in Oslo, held in June 2023. It was an honor to be a part of this event and engage with esteemed representatives of Startups, NGOs, […]

2023 Annual conference of the European Basic Skills Network

It was a great honour to attend the annual conference of the European Basic Skills Network, EBSN organized in June 2023 in Pécs, in cooperation with University of Pécs. An enriching experience by interacting with over 30 speakers in discussions related to current issues and challenges in the world of […]

2023 EBSN event entitled “Making Skills Count”

In June 2023 we were in Brussels for the European Basic Skills Network, EBSN event entitled “Making Skills Count” focusing on the recognition of skills and qualifications.  Through the dynamic workshops we had the opportunity to present our portfolio of projects co-funded with support from the European Union. What we […]

European Association for the Education of Adults – EAEA annual event 2023

In 2023, the European Association for the Education of Adults – EAEA’s annual theme focused on adult learning and the green transition, on how learners, educators and organisations can contribute to a just green transition, and the policy environment that can make their involvement possible! What an inspiring and remarkable […]

Round table event

On May 2023, we attended as a guest speaker during the round table event organized by Syncnify, at the Fondation Hellenique de la Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris under the processes of the META-COIN European funded project. The aim of the event was to delve into the concept of meta-skills […]

We are part of the Advisory Council on Youth Matters (CCPT) of Timisoara City Hall

We are very honoured to mention that the CPIP-CENTRUL PENTRU PROMOVAREA INVATARII PERMANENTE is part of the Advisory Council on Youth Matters (CCPT) of Timisoara City Hall. In October 2022, together with Youth Organisations we took part in the regular meeting of the CCPT. The Youth field is one of […]

IPA Romania-Serbia programme event

With the launch of the Interreg IPA Romania-Serbia programme, co-financed by the European Union, CPIP – CENTRUL PENTRU PROMOVAREA INVATARII PERMANENTE had the great honour to take part in this event organised in October 2022 in Timisoara. Through this Programme we are actively involved in developing new ideas to contribute […]

Reshaping the landscape of education in the benefit of vulnerable and marginalised learners

On behalf of the SEPAL (Supporting Employment Platform through Apprenticeship Learning) Project consortium, Bucovina Institute Association invited the CPIP as a speaker to an event on January 2024. The event was part of the series “Let’s NEET Together!” attending 40 participants from 6 European countries—Romania, Italy, Greece, Spain, Lithuania, and […]

Pact for Skills webinar on Erasmus+ 2024 calls

CPIP, as a signatory and coordinator of the Pact for Skills in Correctional Sector (LiberateSkills Pact) was invited to take part in the webinar on ‘Erasmus+ 2024 calls organized in Janauary 2024: opportunities for Pact for Skills members’. CPIP participated as an expert on skills policy and as a developer […]

PACT FOR SKILLS

CPIP is part of the collaborative efforts under the Pact for Skills, a key initiative of the European Skills Agenda! The Pact for Skills aims to get public and private organisations together and encourage them to make concrete commitments to upskilling and reskilling adults.

EUROPEAN DIGITAL EDUCATION HUB

CPIP is part of the European Digital Education Hub, the open online collaborative community for digital education stakeholders in Europe and beyond. This underlines our commitment to keep up to date with the latest developments in the field of digital education and to contribute to the exchange of knowledge and […]

EUROPEAN MOVEMENT FOR DETENTION HOUSES

CPIP, as RESCALED initiative Ambassador in Romania. WHAT DOES THIS INITIATIVE REPRESENT? Detention houses are alternatives to small-scale prisons, differentiated and integrated into the community, contributing to sustainable, safe and inclusive societies. We engage in dialogues, and support mainstreaming the concept of detention centres in policy and legislation.

STRATEGIES, ADVICE AND EXPERIENCES IN DEVELOPING THE BEST PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING OUT RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROJECTS FUNDED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.

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2023 Annual Activity Report of Timișoara Penitentiary

On February 2024 took place the presentation of the analysis of the activity for the year 2023 of the Timisoara Penitentiary and the units in the Western Region. The event was attended by the management of the penitentiary, heads of services within the penitentiary institution, directors of prisons in the […]