OBJECTIVE
The international consortium of the Erasmus+ project F-LineLead Front-line leaders of the future comprises of six project partners: Wrap E Plus (Croatia), TCPD (Bulgaria), VIBE Madeira (Portugal), Fundacja Ornament (Poland), Epimorfotiki Kilkis (Greece) alongside BCCI (Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry) which is the lead partner of the consortium.
The objective of the Project is to equip front-line leaders in the VET sector with essential managerial and leadership skills and tools, so that they can contribute to greater organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
TARGET GROUPS
The Project has two main target groups:
Front-line leaders in the VET sector:
- newly promoted or aspiring managers preparing for leadership roles
- current front-line leaders who lack formal leadership training
- leaders in divers VET contexts managing multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
Trainers and educators:
- trainers and educators responsible for delivering leadership development programs and
- trainers and educators mentoring front line leaders
MARKET NEEDS ADDRESSED
Front-line leaders are the corner-stone of operational success in the VET sector. They are responsible for implementing strategic directives, managing teams and ensuring high-quality educational delivery. However, a significant proportion of these managers are promoted into leadership roles without the requisite training – lacking most importantly managerial and leadership skills – which leads to inefficiencies, reduced employee morale and suboptimal learner outcomes.
“Research indicates that 82% of managers in Europe are ‘accidental managers’ – meaning they lack formal leadership development, which negatively affects organisational performance.” (Chartered Management Institute, 2024)
BENEFITS AND IMPACTS
FOR FRONT-LINE LEADERS IN THE VET SECTOR:
- gain essential leadership skills an competencies in communication, team maangement, strategic thinking
- improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities in diverse and complex work environments
- learn inclusive leadership strategies to manage multinatioanl teams effectively
- access a flexible, self-paced digital learning platform for continuous professional development
FOR COMPANIES:
- improve organiational efficiency and leadership capacity at all management levels
- reduce staff turnover and enhance employee engagement through better leadership capacity
- foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture
FOR THE BROADER VET SECTOR AND EU-LEVEL IMPACT:
- address the skills gap in leadership training across European VET systems
- support sustainable worksforce develoment through structured, accessible leadership training
- provide a scalable and adaptable model that can be replicated across different EU countries.
PROJECT DELIVERABLES:
- GAP ANALYSIS of the common needs in different VET sectors: to provide a clear understanding of leadership challenges, ensuring that the training program is both tailored to real-world needs and applicable in different VET sectors.
- STRUCTURED LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM: covering key competencies, including fostering inclusivity in multinational teams.
- E-LEARNING PLATFORM: enabling continuous professional development, ensuring accessibility for mangers across various locations.
- POLICY RECOMMENDATION: on VET front-line management ensuring long-term impact and setor-wide improvements.
PROJECT PARTNERS:
BCCI (Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Hungary – lead partner
- BCCI is a business support organisation responsible for project management, budget oversight, financial reporting, and project dissemination. It leads WP1 – Project Management, and WP5 – Exploitation and Multiplier Events.
VIBE Madeira Associacao Para A Cidadania E Desenvolvimento Sustanavel – Portugal
- VIBE Madeira is an NGO dedicated to sustainable local community development. It contributes to the training programme through its expertise in leadership development, personal empowerment, and non-formal education methodologies. It leads WP3 – Curriculum for Front-line Managers.
TCPD (Training Centre for Personal Development) – Bulgaria
- TCPD is a training centre responsible for developing the training programme, bringing expertise in NLP-based leadership training. It co-leads WP3 – Curriculum for Front-line Managers.
Fundacja Ornament – Poland
- Ornament is an NGO specialising in social inclusion and education. It is responsible for conducting interviews with front-line leaders, as well as project evaluation, monitoring, and quality assurance as the internal evaluator. It leads WP2 – Research and Analysis Phase.
Epimorfotiki Kilkis LLC – Greece
- Epimorfotiki is an educational centre responsible for developing the e-learning platform, ensuring it is user-friendly, interactive, and aligned with vocational education standards. It leads WP4 – E-learning Resource with Self-help Materials.
Wrap E Plus d.o.o. – Croatia
- Wrap E Plus is an edtech company responsible for research and data analysis, with expertise in digital learning. It co-leads WP2 – Research and Analysis Phase.
Project details:
- Project: Front-line Leaders of the future (2025-1-HU01-KA220-VET-000350500)
- Project acronym: F-LineLead
- KA220-VET – Cooperation partnership in vocational education and training
- Implementation period: 1 December 2025 – 31 December 2027
- Program: Erasmus+ of the EU
- Total funding: EUR 250.000