
First transnational project meeting discusses needs of SHIELD project and forthcoming responsibilities
From 10th – 11th of April, 2025, the SHIELD project partners met at first transnational project meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia to discuss needs of the project and agreed for next steps in its implementation. Meeting participants were informed about the project current state and points of attention, project management, implementation and documentation. Project partners conducted a needs assessment for the SHIELD project, discussed the creation of training materials and pilot testing for the project.
At the end of the meeting participants agreed on next actions for the project outlining the next steps required to advance the project effectively.
EKA University of Applied Sciences was represented at the meeting by EKA Vice-Rector for Science Dr.oec. Jeļena Titko.
The project "United for Cyber Safety—Up-Skilling High School Communities for Protecting Students—SHIELD" is funded and supported by the European Commission′s Erasmus+ program KA220-VET—Collaborative Partnership in Vocational Education and Training.
Project funding | Project is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme KA220-VET Cooperation Partnership in Vocational Education and Training |
Project No. | 2024-1-MK01-KA220-VET-000255683 |
Project duration | 01.11.2024.-31.10.2027. (36 months) |
Lump sum (amount for EKA) | 120’000 EUR (28’000 EUR) |

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