On the Move in Cyprus: From Frameworks to Training

​In April, partners in the On the Move project met in Nicosia, Cyprus for the third transnational meeting. This wasn’t just another coordination meeting. It marked a clear shift in the project — from developing frameworks to preparing for implementation. Over the past year, the partnership has been working on something quite concrete: how to make blended mobility actually work in vocational education and training.

Where we are now

Since the project started in 2025, the focus has been on building the foundations. On the Move brings together partners from seven European countries to strengthen blended mobility in apprenticeships — combining physical placements with digital learning.  

The work so far has centred around developing four interconnected frameworks. These are not policy papers for the shelf. They are practical structures that define how mobility is organised, how learning outcomes are recognised, how apprentices are supported, and what organisations need in order to deliver this properly. The last meeting in Bergamo already showed that these frameworks were becoming more coherent and usable. In Cyprus, the question was simple: are we ready to use them?

Moving into training

The answer is yes — and that is where the project is now heading. A structured training programme is being finalised and will be rolled out across all partner countries. The aim is to support VET providers, companies, and intermediary organisations in actually applying these frameworks in practice.
This includes both e-learning and in-person training, along with a dedicated Training of Trainers phase.  

This matters. Because blended mobility is not just a technical adjustment — it changes how apprenticeships are organised, supervised, and experienced. Organisations need to adapt, and that requires proper support. The project is targeting more than 400 stakeholders across Europe, with the goal of making blended mobility something that is not only possible, but normal practice.  

Why this matters

Mobility has always been a strong part of VET, but it has also been limited — by cost, logistics, and access. Blended mobility opens this up. It allows more apprentices to take part, gives companies more flexibility, and creates stronger links between learning and real working environments.

That is really what On the Move is about. Not just promoting mobility, but making sure it is structured, supported, and delivers real learning outcomes.  

What came out of Cyprus

The Cyprus meeting was focused and practical. Partners worked through the training structure, aligned on content, and discussed how to deliver it across different national systems. There was also time spent on evaluation, risk assessment, and dissemination — making sure the work is not only done, but also shared and used.

The next phase is where things become visible. Training starts. Organisations begin testing the frameworks in practice. And we start to see what works, what needs adjusting, and what can scale.
That’s the real test of this project. Not whether we produced good documents — but whether VET providers and companies across Europe can actually use them.