Action: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PEX-CoVE – Centres of Vocational Excellence (ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants)

PortAbility aims to position Vocational Education and Training (VET) as a key driver of economic transformation in Mediterranean port city regions, supporting a just transition to a climate-neutral, digital, and inclusive economy. The project focuses on four regions: Taranto (Italy), Andalusia (Spain – Seville and Málaga), Volos (Greece), and multiple ports in Cyprus. A German cluster (Hamburg area) contributes as a best-practice hub.

The initiative will develop training frameworks, upskilling/reskilling pathways, governance tools, and action plans to empower VET providers and workers to lead innovation and inclusion in port transition contexts.

Partners

• Italy: CIOFS-FP ETS (Coordinator), CdLT Taranto, Consorzio Sale della Terra, Ionian Sea Port Authority, CNOS-FAP, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Cantieri del Sud
• Spain: Rinova Málaga, INCOMA, Chamber of Commerce of Seville, Port Authority of Seville, IES Politécnico, Empresa Municipal de Málaga (associated)
• Greece: DIMITRA, University of Thessaly, Region of Thessaly, Port of Volos, Chamber of Magnesia, IDEC
• Cyprus: MMC Management Center, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce, Frederick University, Cyprus Ports Authority
• Germany: GSUB, Hidden Strategy, Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (associated), Hamburg Port Authority (associated)