Vet Aware
Enhancing awareness and early detection skills in learning environments
2025-1-IE01-KA210-VET-000357077
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VET AWARE is a European project that aims to strengthen the capacity of 3 organisations to recognise and prevent modern forms of addiction.
We want to support VET teachers, trainers, mentors and staff to become more resilient and better prepared to identify early warning signs and risky behaviours related to drugs, alcohol, gambling and gaming.
Through VET AWARE we will strengthen the supporting role of teachers, tutors and mentors through a holistic approach that combines non-formal learning, mentoring, coaching and change-management strategies to recognise and respond to early signs of addiction.
Our goal is to create safer, more supportive learning environments where young people can talk openly about risks and receive timely help.
The project involves partners from Ireland, Italy and Norway
This resource is designed for VET professionals, educators, trainers, mentors, and stakeholders, offering practical tools to better recognise early signs of addiction and prevent risky behaviours.
Rather than focusing solely on the clinical dimension, we adopt a holistic and human-centred approach (non-formal learning, coaching, mentoring and change management), helping communities address addiction through education, awareness, and early intervention.
The pathway is organised in 3 thematic areas, each combining practical Session Plans with supporting materials and interactive videos designed to explore key concepts, provide practical tools and support engaging, participatory learning experiences.
VET AWARE PATHWAY
RESOURCE PACKS
1. Coaching & Non-Formal Learning
Practical activities using coaching techniques and non-formal learning methods to encourage participation, self-reflection and confidence.
Practical activities using coaching techniques and non-formal learning methods to encourage participation, self-reflection and confidence.
Complete resource pack ENG - ITA (coming soon) - NOR (coming soon)
2. Mentoring
Activities and tools designed to strengthen supportive relationships, communication, peer learning and guidance.
Activities and tools designed to strengthen supportive relationships, communication, peer learning and guidance.
Resource pack ENG (coming soon) - ITA (coming soon) - NOR (coming soon)
3. Change Management
Practical workshops exploring how change can be understood and managed, with tools to support resilience and personal development
Practical workshops exploring how change can be understood and managed, with tools to support resilience and personal development
Complete resource pack ENG - ITA (coming soon) - NOR (coming soon)
INTERACTIVE VIDEOS
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Interactive and inclusive events designed to bring together young people, stakeholders, VET organisations, schools, and the wider community in dynamic non-formal learning sessions.
These local activities in Ireland, Italy and Norway aim to raise awareness about addiction, both traditional and modern forms, while promoting early prevention through knowledge, dialogue, and empowerment.
Each event fosters community engagement, encourages active citizenship, and supports a collective commitment to addressing addiction as a shared social responsibility.
Erasmus Club Guildelines ENG - ITA - NOR
Local events starting November 2026
Transnational Training 1
Dublin, Ireland November 2025
The first Transnational Training was the perfect way to kick-start our project. During the meeting, partners had the opportunity to connect, understand each other’s work, and begin exploring key themes such as mentoring and the early identification of risk behaviours. This session laid a strong foundation for collaboration and for the development of effective tools to support VET professionals in recognising early signs of addiction.
Transnational Training 2
Lanciano, April 2026
During the three-day programme, participants explored the importance of non-formal learning and coaching in the prevention and early recognition of addiction. They engaged in a diverse range of techniques, exercises, and activities that can be effectively integrated into the VET-AWARE pathway. These approaches go beyond the clinical perspective, equipping trainers, mentors, and VET leaders with practical, ready-to-use tools to support addiction awareness, recognition, and prevention.
Transnational Training 3
Oslo, August 2026
In the third transnational training, partners met in Oslo, Norway, to explore how change management can support people at risk of or experiencing addiction. Led by The Aga Way, experts in change management, the workshops introduced practical approaches and tools to help participants better understand change processes, strengthen resilience and support individuals in overcoming challenges and working towards positive, sustainable change.
Partners
The Aga Way
Norway
TuFirst Onlus
Italy
The National Guild of Master Craftsmen
Ireland