The Cultural BEES project aims to develop and implement an innovative training program and digital toolkit to enhance entrepreneurship skills among youth in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) sector. Drawing inspiration from the Junior Achievement training model “Inspire-Prepare-Succeed,” the project targets 15-18-year-old students and young adults aged 18-30, equipping them with essential skills, knowledge, and tools for successful careers in CCI.
This program will support young individuals in developing their ideas, projects, and businesses within the CCI sector, ensuring that these initiatives are sustainable, inclusive, and innovative. It combines face-to-face training sessions, self-paced online learning, and virtual communities to deliver a comprehensive educational experience. The project includes large-scale piloting of the developed methodology, involving the training of 1,000 students at secondary and tertiary education levels in three European countries: Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Italy.
The Cultural BEES consortium consists of 11 partners from six EU countries, including JA Europe and its regional branches, universities, a social enterprise, a strategic design hub, an association of municipalities, and SMEs, along with UNESCO Cyprus as an associated partner. The diverse expertise and complementary skills of these partners are crucial for the project’s success. Over 36 months, the consortium will undertake activities structured into six work packages: Project Management and Coordination, Skills Mapping, Training Design and Development, Testing and Implementation in Schools and Universities, Best Practices and Policy Recommendations, and Communication and Dissemination.
Project Objectives
The Cultural BEES project aims to achieve the following objectives:
– Empower Future Cultural Heritage Entrepreneurs: Educate and empower the next generation of cultural heritage entrepreneurs.
– Enhance Learning and Development: Improve learning and development with a focus on digital skills.
– Create Employment Opportunities: Foster new employment opportunities within the CCI sector.
– Promote Cultural Heritage: Promote cultural heritage assets and artworks through open access.
– Boost Innovation: Support and boost innovation in the CCI sector.
– Attract Investments: Leverage a proven co-development model of innovation and entrepreneurship to attract more private investments at local and EU levels.
Project Partners
The Cultural BEES project is supported by a consortium of partners from various European countries, each contributing unique skills and expertise:
– JA Europe, Belgium
– JA Cyprus, Cyprus
– InnoEUsphere, Cyprus
– Danmar Computers, Poland
– Matera Hub, Italy
– University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia
– JA Italy, Italy
– Isola Catania, Italy
– Anci Lombardia, Italy
– JA Bulgaria, Bulgaria
– Varna University of Economics, Bulgaria
Associated Partner:
– UNESCO Cyprus National Commission
This partnership is committed to achieving the project’s goals and fostering a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable CCI sector across Europe.
For more information about the Cultural BEES project and its progress, please visit: https://www.culturalbees.eu/
