Cyprus at the Forefront of Career Guidance Developments in the Digital Age – Training under the European Project Careers 4.0
In June, Larnaca hosted a significant European training initiative as part of the Careers 4.0 program (2023-1-RO01-KA220-VET-000153980), placing Cyprus at the centre of innovation in the field of career guidance and professional development in the digital age.
The training was co-organized by European University Cyprus and Euroguidance Cyprus, aiming to empower professionals in the fields of career counselling, vocational education, and social inclusion through contemporary knowledge, digital tools, and innovative practices aligned with the challenges of Industry 4.0.
The initiative included two training phases:
- The first phase involved 20 career guidance professionals from Spain, Italy, Romania, Greece, and Cyprus.
- The second phase focused on career advisors working at the Public Employment Service offices in Cyprus, enhancing their capacity to provide high-quality, personalized, and socially equitable guidance services.
The training material and methodology presented were developed by an interdisciplinary research team, under the scientific supervision of Assoc. Prof. Nikos Drosos from the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at European University Cyprus.
The content is based on the pioneering Career Guidance 4.0 methodology and covers areas such as:
- Lifelong career development and adaptability skills in the digital era
- Technological advancements and emerging forms of work
- Digital tools and career management skills
- Inclusion, equity, and sustainability in accessing future professions
- Ethical standards and professional development in the field of counseling
The training took place at the Multipurpose Center of Larnaca Municipality, marking Cyprus’s active contribution to shaping the next generation of career guidance professionals in Europe.
For more information please contact:
Nikos Drosos
Associate Professor, Career Guidance & Counseling
School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences
European University Cyprus
