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AGORA EUROPE II: Common Integrated Management e-Learning System for the development of professional competition skills in the small scale urban commerce
in EU
Programme: Lifeleong Learning Programme 2007-2013
Sub-programme: Leonardo da Vinci
Action: Transfer of Innovation
Project Number: 2011-1-DE2-LEO05-07994
Duration: 15/11/2011 - 14/11/2013 (2 years)
Coordinated by: InTraCoM Group GmbH (Germany)
Project website: https://www.agora-eu.org/ (not operational)
Partners
InTraCoM Group GmbH (Germany) - coordinator
Chamber of Commerce of Álava (Spain)
Point LLC (Turkey)
Gazi University (Turkey)
Clarus Advisory Services (Greece)
Vzdelávací Inštitút COOP, a.s. (Sovakia)
FK Consultants Ltd (Greece)
Fondo Formación Euskadi (Spain)
36,6 Competence Centre (Poland)
Project description
The AGORA Europe II project is focused on supporting the urban retail trade sector in Europe, particularly addressing the challenges posed by the financial crisis and evolving market conditions. Retail shop owners and workers are struggling to compete with large commercial giants, facing difficulties such as business closures and lack of sufficient training opportunities. AGORA Europe II aims to modernize the sector by providing an integrated learning system that uses new technologies to develop necessary management competencies. This will help shop owners and workers survive the crisis, maintain their businesses, and improve their employability. Through an online system, the project will offer educational training, career guidance, and a platform for networking with others in similar situations across Europe.
It is AGORA Europe II project's vision to modernize and support the retail sector in facing the challenges posed by economic downturns and global competition, ensuring sustainability and resilience in urban trade.
Objectives
Equip retail sector shop owners and workers with advanced management skills to enhance their competitiveness and adaptability in the labour market.
Develop and implement e-learning platforms and training materials that address the specific needs of the retail trade sector.
Facilitate continuous learning by integrating informal competencies acquired on the job into structured training programs.
Establish an online portal that provides information about employment opportunities, educational resources, and career pathways for urban traders.
Create opportunities for shop owners and workers to engage in networking and peer-learning, promoting lifelong learning and active citizenship in the urban trade sector.
Address the youth unemployment issue by providing young workers (ages 15-30) with updated skills and competencies to improve their job prospects in the retail trade sector.
Target group
Human resources of companies in the urban commercial sector, including shop owners, current workers, and potential employees aged between 15-30 years.
Individuals facing unemployment or those at risk of losing their jobs, who require upskilling and retraining to stay competitive in the labour market.
Retail sector workers and small business owners struggling to compete with larger companies, particularly in urban areas.
Results
Needs Analysis Report: A comprehensive analysis to identify the training and skill gaps of workers in the retail trade sector.
Training Materials: Instructional resources for shop owners and workers to improve management skills, available in multiple languages.
E-Learning Platform: A user-friendly platform that provides access to training modules and educational resources, helping retail workers acquire new skills remotely.
Project Portal: An interactive portal where users can find employment-related information, training materials, and network with other European retailers.
Workshops and Events: Organized events to disseminate project findings and provide further guidance and networking opportunities to stakeholders.
Promotional Materials: Brochures, leaflets, and posters to raise awareness about the project and its resources among policy makers, trade associations, and the wider public.
Quality Assurance Plan: A detailed plan to ensure the project’s outputs are high-quality and aligned with stakeholders' needs.
Final Workshop and Publications: A concluding event supported by paper brochures and documentation, aimed at sharing project results and best practices with a broader audience.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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