Voltage – Centres of Vocational Excellence

EVS 38 – The International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition
2025-06-15 08:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
The International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS) series, organized by the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), is recognized as the premier event for academic, government and industry professionals involved in electric drive technologies.

In Gothenburg, Sweden 15-18 June 2025.

The EVS series began in 1969 as an academic forum for global networking and the exchange of technical information. As electric drive technologies progressed from the classrooms and laboratories into the marketplace, EVS expanded into an event both academic and business oriented.

Link to the Registration website

Train-the-Trainer: Cell Manufacturing and Battery Integration
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-19 12:00
Please welcome to this Train the Trainer within the Voltage Project, aiming to prepare Teachers and Trainers in WP 2 to teach Cell Manufacturing and Battery Integration. This course will ensure that participants:

Gain a general understanding of battery cell production, from the mixing of raw materials to the testing of the cell’s capacity.

Gain a general understanding of the process from receiving a battery cell, and manufacturing a complete battery pack.

Share experiences and insights, exchange knowledge, and gain inspiration on how training in the battery industry can be conducted.

Have the opportunity to develop practical skills by hands on training.

Train the trainer’s details

When: 17 to 19 June 2025 – the event ends at 12.00 on the 19th of June. Where: Battery Centre Gothenburg, Gothenburg Technical College (GTC).Address: Forskningsgången 2, Lindholmen, Gothenburg. Target group: Trainers/teachers from any Voltage partner.

Please note that only teachers from our Voltage partners who are part of WP2 Train-the-Trainer can register. If you have any questions about this, feel free to reach out.

Recommended Hotels for your stayWe recommend that you book one of the following hotels:Comfort Hotel GöteborgHotel RivertonRadisson Blu Göteborg

🔗 Register here

On the 16th of June, the participating teachers will have the opportunity to visit the 38th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS 38) for free, meaning full access to the conference, scientific sessions and exhibition. Consider this information for your traveling arrangements.

EVS38 is the world’s leading event dedicated to electric mobility, bringing together industry experts, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe. This premier symposium and exhibition will showcase the latest advancements in EV technology, infrastructure, and sustainable transportation solutions.

Join the event in Gothenburg for inspiring discussions, cutting-edge innovations, and valuable networking opportunities that shape the future of electric mobility!

Innovative Learning Methods for a Greener Automotive Future
2025-07-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Festo Didactic SE WorkLab Marie Curie, Rechbergstr. 3, 73770 Denkendorf
New teaching and learning methods are transforming technical education and training. But how can you effectively use tools and methods to motivate employees and apprentices and make learning more engaging?

The German project partner e-mobil BW invites you to an interactive event on “The Future of Technical Qualification: Innovative Learning Methods for the Automotive Industry in Baden-Württemberg.”

You will gain exclusive insights into innovative learning methods and have the opportunity to exchange experiences in using various learning tools. In addition, you can try out some of these methods live at dedicated “marketplace” sessions and gain an overview of practical tools already in use today.

The event will take place at Festo Didactic in Denkendorf, Germany, and will be held in German.

The registration form is available here: https://teilnehmen.e-mobilbw.de/

Voltage at the European Forum on CoVEs 2025
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-10 17:00
We are pleased to announce that the Voltage project will be represented at the European Forum on Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) 2025, taking place in Kolding, Denmark, this September.

As part of the programme, Voltage will host a thematic seminar introducing our vision and ongoing work to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) in the European battery industry. Participants will also be invited to engage in interactive exercises designed to spark dialogue and share insights around innovation, competence needs, and transnational collaboration.

The event is an opportunity to connect with other CoVE initiatives, policy makers, and industry representatives across Europe.

Date: 8-10 September 2025Location: Kolding, Denmark

Teachers’ Forum Webinar: “Digital Tools for Teachers”
2025-11-07 13:00
Save the Date!

We’re excited to announce the 2nd Voltage Teachers’ Forum Webinar: “Digital Tools for Teachers”

Join us on 7 November 2025, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET, and explore innovative digital tools designed to empower educators and enhance teaching practices.

Don’t miss out! Click on this link and secure your place!

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Bridging the Gap: How Industry and Vocational Education Co-Create the Future of Learning
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar explores how companies and vocational education institutions can co-create innovative learning environments that respond to the needs of Generation Z and Alpha. Best practices from industry and education will highlight how future-proof training formats are designed and implemented in real-world contexts.

The webinar is for companies, vocational schools, training providers, education networks, and policymakers working at the interface of industry and vocational education. It addresses stakeholders interested in developing relevant, future-oriented qualification strategies to attract and retain young talent in emerging sectors such as battery technology.

Date: 11 November 10:00-11:30Location: Webinar

Strengthening VET Teacher Competence in Emerging Industries
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:30
Join the webinar on the CaBATT Project, Capacity Building of Battery Teachers in Vocational Education and Training and explore how we can support VET educators across Europe in fast-growing sectors.This webinar is a cooperation between Voltage, CaBaTT and Automotive Skills Alliance.Online | Hosted by VSB-TUO, Ostrava25.11.2025 at 13:00 – 14:30 CETDiscover how:The CaBATT model addresses teacher training needs in transitioning industriesErasmus+ KA1 funding can support scalable, cross-border initiativesProject results inspire wider use across sectors and countries.Programme highlights include:CaBATT project insightsReflections from schools, companies & partnersTransferability and future useWhether you’re an educator, international coordinator, or policymaker, this is a chance to explore innovative, practical approaches to VET excellence in Europe.Join the conversation and sign up today: SIGN UP!

Voltage transnationel meeting in Vaasa
2025-12-09 09:00 - 2025-12-10 17:30
Welcome ot Vaasa in December!

The program in Vaasa begins on December 9 at 09:00 with a welcome at Vamia, including introductions from the Finnish battery industry and GigaVaasa, followed by presentations, an icebreaker, and project status updates. After lunch at the training restaurant Silveria, the afternoon is dedicated to workshops, with free time before an evening city tour, sauna, and dinner. The day ends around 22:30 with transport back to the hotel.

On December 10 at 09:00, the focus is on the Finnish vocational system, a tour of Vamia’s technology department, and lunch at Merinova. The afternoon includes a visit to VEO, company presentations, discussions on project indicators and improvement strategies, and closing speeches. The program finishes by 17:30 with transport back to the hotel.

A detailed agenda will be sent out as we get closer to the meeting. Please note that you can only register 2 participants per partner and that you have to register before November 1 2025.

Introduktion på Battery Centre Gothenburg (in Swedish)
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00
Voltage och Teknikcollege erbjuder introduktion för lärare som vill ta med sina klasser och elever till centret.

Den pågående omställningen till elektrifiering, hållbarhet och digitalisering inom fordonsindustrin innebär stora möjligheter – men också utmaningar – för kompetensförsörjningen i Västsverige.

Battery Centre Gothenburg erbjuder en unik lärmiljö där skolor och utbildningsanordnare får tillgång till modern teknik och verklighetsnära miljöer för att rusta framtidens arbetskraft. Här möts utbildning och industri – och här får elever inblick i både batteriteknik och bredare aspekter av tillverkningsindustrin.

Centret fungerar inte bara som en introduktion till batteribranschen, utan även som en plattform för att öka kunskapen om industriproduktion i stort – med möjlighet att utforska olika yrkesroller, arbetsmetoder och teknologier som är centrala för den moderna tillverkningsindustrin. Batteriområdet är ett konkret exempel, men den pedagogiska potentialen sträcker sig långt utanför detta.

Battery Center har tagit fram ett basutbud som kan användas som delar av olika kurser på TE, NA, IN och EE.

För att kunna ta del av basutbudet behöver du som medföljande lärare först ha genomgått en introduktion på centret.

Vi hoppas att ni som lärare inom Teknikcollege är inspirerade att ta med era elever till Battery Centre Gothenburg för att utforska dessa möjligheter!

Datum:

15 dec 13.00-16.00

16 dec 13.00-16.00

17 dec 13.00 -16.00

Anmäl dig till en introduktion via länken: https://forms.office.com/e/DxiDm3J0BE

Välkomna att höra av er med specifika frågor kring utbildningen till daniel.nafors@gtc.com

Battery Camp Gothenburg (In Swedish)
2026-02-10 14:00 - 17:00
Gillar du att prova nya saker? Är du nyfiken, kreativ och tycker att robotar och teknik verkar spännande? Anmäl dig till Battery Camp 2026 – en sportlovsdag för tjejer i åk 4–5 och deras vuxna!

På Battery Camp för du utforska teknikens värld genom lek, experiment, problemlösning och skapande. Tillsammans kommer vi bland annat att utforska el och energi, prova att tänka som en ingenjör och skapa och lösa klurigheter. Vi avslutar med pizza!

Program:

14.00-14.30 Introduktion och gruppindelning   14.30-14.45 Automation  14.45-16.05 Ni kommer att få testa olika tekniska övningar vid fyra stationer, bland annat att hålla en simulerad fabrik levande i realtid, prova skyddsutrustning och bygga batterier med hjälp av VR.

16.05-17.00 Avslutning och  pizza(eventuella allergier/specialkost anges i anmälan)

Information till vårdnadshavare:

Vad är Battery Camp? Battery Camp är en del av Teknikcollege GR:s satsning på att väcka teknikintresse tidigt och skapa roliga möten mellan barn, föräldrar och framtidens yrken. Under eftermiddagen introduceras teknik på ett lekfullt och samtidigt lärorikt sätt.

Evenemanget anordnas på Battery Centre Gothenburg och aktiviteterna leds av personal från Göteborgsregionen och organisationen Framtidsfrön som guidar deltagarna genom kreativa övningar, praktiska experiment och problemlösning i grupp. Ingen förkunskap krävs – bara nyfikenhet.

Battery Camp är inte bara ett sportlovsäventyr för ditt barn, det är en chans för er att upptäcka teknikens möjligheter tillsammans. Vuxnas attityder och nyfikenhet spelar stor roll för hur barn formar sina intressen. Genom att själv prova, utforska och ställa frågor öppnar du dörrar som kan stärka ditt barns självförtroende och lust att lära.

Teknik i dag är mer än datorer och skruvmejslar – det är kreativ problemlösning, hållbar energi, design, digitalt skapande och smarta lösningar som formar framtiden. Under Battery Camp får du som vuxen en inspirerande bild av teknikens värld, och vilka vägar som faktiskt finns för unga tjejer som är nyfikna på att skapa, förbättra och förändra.

Din delaktighet gör skillnad. När barn och vuxna upplever teknik tillsammans blir det både roligare, tryggare och mer meningsfullt – och ni får gemensamma upplevelser att prata vidare om hemma.

Välkommen att utforska, bygga och inspireras tillsammans!

Online seminar: EU Policies and Funding for VET Capacity Development
2026-02-19 13:30 - 15:00
Online Seminar: Policies, Priorities and Funding Mechanisms for Capacity Development of VET Institutions

Join us for an insightful online seminar focusing on how vocational education and training (VET) institutions can strengthen their capacity through effective EU policies, strategic priorities and funding mechanisms. The seminar brings together European policy perspectives, national funding expertise and practical experience from a VET provider that has successfully leveraged funding for institutional growth.

Date: 19 February 2026Time: 13:30–15:00 CETFormat: Online

Agenda highlights:

Experience Sharing: Leveraging Funding for Growth – ATEC’s Journey, João Carlos Costa, General Director, ATEC

Introduction to the Voltage CoVE Project & Funding Possibilities for VET Providers report

EU Policies & Priorities for Capacity Development – Gordon Purvis, European Training Foundation

Funding Mechanisms for VET Providers – Dr. Ranâ Kasapoğlu Önder, Turkish National Agency

Future-Ready Manufacturing Starts with People
2026-03-31 11:00 - 12:00
Upskilling, Collaboration and Fast Reconfiguration for Europe’s Industry | Session #1

We are pleased to see our partner e-mobil BW GmbH participating in an upcoming webinar on future-ready manufacturing.

During the session, they will present insights and results from the Voltage project, highlighting how collaboration, upskilling, and vocational education and training can support the green and digital transition of European industry. The webinar will also provide perspectives from the evolving battery ecosystem and illustrate how stronger links between education and industry can contribute to a more resilient skills system.

Date: 31 March 2026Time: 11:00 CET

This webinar offers an opportunity to gain first-hand insights from ongoing work within the Voltage project and related initiatives.

You are warmly invited to join the session and learn more about these developments.

Registration form and more information!

Train the Trainer event - Battery Energy Storages
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00
Vaasa, Finland

More information and registration form to be announced.

Voltage – partner Vamia invites you to the Train the Trainer event in Vaasa: battery stationary applications.

Welcome to join and learn more about batteries! The Voltage -network is pleased to invite you to Train the trainers event on stationary battery applications. Along with European peers, you will learn more about the theme of stationary battery application, attend onsite lectures with experts, and participate in practical workshops.

Target group: Teachers within vocational education and training working with the battery industry and applications. Background in electrical works – or familiar with.

The course consists of two parts: The course will be provided through an online course with asynchronous tasks in May, and by an in-person meeting in Vaasa, Finland 2-3/6.2026, where you will participate in lectures and workshops.

Transnational meeting Portugal
2026-09-29 08:00 - 2026-09-30 17:00
Hosts: ATEC and Mobinov

Dates: 29th and 30th of September 2026

Local: Porto – exact place of the meeting to be defined

Partners should book flights to Porto airport. We are still analyzing possible locations for the meeting. Closer to the meeting date, we’ll send information about hotels, meeting Venue(s) and other useful information.
