Starting June 1, 2026, HEKS/EPER Romania launched the phase-out stage of the project “Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in Romania”, implemented in Covasna County between June 1 and December 31, 2026. The activities will be carried out in partnership with the Christian Foundation Diakonia Sfântu Gheorghe, a trusted partner of...
Starting June 1, 2026, HEKS/EPER Romania launched the phase-out stage of the project “Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in Romania”,...
On June 19, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation of 11 representatives from local public authorities and civil society organizations from the Ungheni district, Republic of Moldova, to the HEKS/EPER Romania office in Cluj-Napoca. The delegation included representatives of the Asociaţia Obştească Inovaţii Sociale, Asociatia Obsteasca...
On June 19, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation of 11 representatives from local public authorities and civil society organizations from...
A delegation from Switzerland, led by 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧, former President of the HEKS/EPER Romania Board, visited 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐮 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (AFOS) as part of the project...
A delegation from Switzerland, led by 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧, former President of the HEKS/EPER Romania Board,...
Last week, in Sibiu, CRPE facilitated a new meeting of the local working group organized under the project “From Education to Decent Work”, coordinated by Fundația HEKS/EPER România. The discussions focused, on the one hand, on evaluating technological high schools and the need to recalibrate performance indicators for vocational education...
Last week, in Sibiu, CRPE facilitated a new meeting of the local working group organized under the project “From Education to Decent Work”,...
Technological High Schools and the Baccalaureate Exam: a Structural Issue Long Ignored Over the past two and a half years, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation, together with CRPE and local partners – Diakonia Sfântu Gheorghe, Open Fields Foundation, Filantropia Ortodoxă Alba Iulia, and Filantropia Ortodoxă Sibiu – has organized 15 local working...
Technological High Schools and the Baccalaureate Exam: a Structural Issue Long Ignored Over the past two and a half years, HEKS/EPER Romania...
The project “Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in Romania – Phase II”, dedicated to secondary and vocational education students from Alba and Covasna counties, has reached the end of its second implementation phase. The project’s results and impact on students were presented on December 18 during the dissemination event held...
The project “Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in Romania – Phase II”, dedicated to secondary and vocational education students...
This fall, local working group meetings on Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) took place, organized in collaboration with the Romanian Center for European Policies (CRPE), a collaborator of HEKS/EPER Romania. The meetings were held between October 24 and November 5, 2025, across the three partner counties: Covasna (October 24), Alba...
This fall, local working group meetings on Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) took place, organized in collaboration with the Romanian Center...
On 24 September 2025, Angela Elmiger, Head of Programme Europe / Middle East / Church Cooperation, together with the HEKS/EPER Romania team, carried out a working visit to Sibiu County, in the towns of Copșa Mică and Moșna, as part of the second phase of the “From Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County” project. The...
On 24 September 2025, Angela Elmiger, Head of Programme Europe / Middle East / Church Cooperation, together with the HEKS/EPER Romania team, carried...
In the current context of vocational and technical education (VTE), it is essential that this educational sector is better aligned with the needs of the labor market to effectively respond to today’s economic and social challenges. Given the significant role of SMEs in the Romanian economy—particularly in agriculture—and the pressing need...
In the current context of vocational and technical education (VTE), it is essential that this educational sector is better aligned with the needs of...
On April 15, 2025, in Covasna, and between May 14–15, 2025, in Sibiu and Alba Iulia, periodic meetings of the local working groups were held within the framework of the projects Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Labor Market in Romania and From Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County. Over 50 representatives from partner vocational...
On April 15, 2025, in Covasna, and between May 14–15, 2025, in Sibiu and Alba Iulia, periodic meetings of the local working groups were held within...
Romania has the highest early school leaving rate in the EU, with over 15%. School dropout remains a major challenge for the education system, particularly affecting vocational and technical education (VET). While only 6 out of 1,000 students from academic (theoretical) high schools drop out, the number is five times higher in technological high...
Romania has the highest early school leaving rate in the EU, with over 15%. School dropout remains a major challenge for the education system,...
On Wednesday, May 30th, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation organized a study visit in Cluj County as part of the project “Competitive Farmers in the GAL Crișul Negru Territory”. The event brought together 12 farmers from Căpâlna, Ceica, Holod, Sâmbăta, and Uileacu de Beiuș (Bihor County), eager to learn more about successful agricultural...
On Wednesday, May 30th, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation organized a study visit in Cluj County as part of the project “Competitive Farmers in the GAL...
For the second consecutive year, the play “Examen” was presented to students in Sibiu County, as part of the “Through Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County” project. The play “Examen” was staged at the “Gong” Theatre between April 1-3, with the goal of raising awareness about the causes...
For the second consecutive year, the play “Examen” was presented to students in Sibiu County, as part of the “Through Education to...
Between March 25-27, we had the pleasure of organizing a series of information and dissemination sessions for the “Competitive Farmers’ Guide: Certification, Cooperation, Financing” in Vintere, as part of the “Competitive Farmers in the GAL Crișul Negru Territory” project. This event was dedicated to local farmers looking to develop...
Between March 25-27, we had the pleasure of organizing a series of information and dissemination sessions for the “Competitive Farmers’ Guide:...
On February 6 and 11, 2025, the annual workshops were held in Cluj-Napoca with the implementation partners of the projects aimed at the education and inclusion of disadvantaged youth: During the workshops, we reviewed best practices, challenges encountered over the past year, and priorities for the current year. Although the projects are at...
On February 6 and 11, 2025, the annual workshops were held in Cluj-Napoca with the implementation partners of the projects aimed at the education and...
On November 19, 20, and 26, 2024, meetings of local working groups were held as part of the projects Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Romanian Labor Market and From Education to Decent Work. The events took place in Sibiu, Alba Iulia, and Sfântu Gheorghe (Covasna) and brought together representatives from the education sector (school...
On November 19, 20, and 26, 2024, meetings of local working groups were held as part of the projects Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Romanian...
The project “From Education to Decent Work”, focused on students in secondary and professional education from Sibiu County, has reached the end of its first implementation phase. Yesterday, during the dissemination event held at the Sibiu Village Museum, the project’s results and impact on students were presented. The event was...
The project “From Education to Decent Work”, focused on students in secondary and professional education from Sibiu County, has reached...