 Lachezar Afrikanov
Dual Education on the Rise – Highlights from Bulgaria In the last 14 years, Lachezar has been actively involved in the VET field. First, as project officer for EU funding programmes supporting the VET field, then, as designer and evaluator of international VET projects. In the last 4 years, he has been part of the national team of the Domino project, related to introducing the Swiss model of dual education in Bulgaria. As a national Domino expert, he has been active in curriculum development, training of teachers and in-company mentors. |
 Dr Tulio Barrios Bulling
Vocational Education in Chile
Dr. Tulio Barrios Bulling is a pedagogue, consultant, educational researcher and administrator. During his professional career, he has held different positions (Headmaster, Deputy Director and Professor) at diverse educational levels. Currently, he is an academic researcher at Universidad SEK in Santiago de Chile. His many interests include teachers’ leadership and performance assessment, skills and competencies development, quality standards and educational management. |
 Sofka Boyanka
Solving Complex Problems – A Key Skill of the Future Sofka is a banking professional with more than 20 years experience in the field of financial analysis and budgeting.She is co-founder of SOL Bulgaria, a member of Global SOL (Society of Organisational Learning). Her interests are in education, innovative learning methods (systems thinking) and good educational practices. |
 Dr Fabio Croci
The Skillman Network for Vocational Education Project Manager of Skillman.eu and other funded European projects such as Erasmus+Interreg Marittime, Interreg MED. Design dissemination contents and materials and coordination of dissemination events, bid writer, TVET Researcher and consultant for ISO9001@2015. |
 Joaquín Martín de Saavedra Rojas
In Case of Doubt, Invest in (You)th Assistant Project Manager and Erasmus+ Facilitator/Trainer at Intercultural Association Mobility Friends’ EU Projects Department. Portuguese Active Member at Volt Europa. He defines himself as a global citizen who always tries to improve himself in a personal & professional way. |
 Dr Tamara Draganova
Academic and Professional Education and Training vis-a-vis the Labor Market Dr. Draganova is a Senior Assistant Professor at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Her research interests are in: methodology of teaching geography, geographical education, comparative geographical education, regional socio-economic geography, Innovative training methods and technologies, civil education, project activity, educational changes, problems in education and the learning process. |
 Dr Mohamed Mustafa Elnour Ahmed
TVET in Saudi Arabia as Strategic Key in the Overall Industrial Development Process Dr. Mohamed is the Head of Department of Chemical Skills at the Jubail Technical Institute, Royal Commission for Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
 Dr Julie Furst-Bowe
The Role of the WTC System in Connecting Students with Employers Dr. Furst-Bowe is the Academic Vice President at Chippewa Valley Technical College, Wisconsin Technical College System. Julie holds a doctorate in Work, Family and Community Education from the University of Minnesota. Prior to her current position, Julie served as Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and Chancellor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She may be contacted at jfurstbowe@cvtc.edu |
 Dr Tonya Georgieva
Across Disciplines, Borders and People in Rural Development (ACROSS) (results from ERASMUS+ project) Prof. Georgieva is Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Agronomy and an Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, in Bulgaria. She teaches aspects of crop production, and medicinal, aromatic and flavouring plants. |
 Esther González
Why Study VET? The Differences Between VET and Professional Certificates, Dual VET English Philologer with a Master’s on Gender Studies. 23 years experience in TVET as teacher and lecturer. Director of Magenta Consultancy for 19 years. Director of Life Magenta since March 2019 and President of Mar Violeta Association for the last 6 years. 4 years experience as an external evaluator for the Erasmus + National Agency. |
 Dr Urs Hauenstein
The Presentation of Competencies and Qualifications through a Portfolio in VET Dr. Hauenstein is the President of the International Council of Education and Management (ICEM), the Association of Swiss Quality Competencies and Qualifications (SQCQ), the Institute of Competencies and Qualifications in Switzerland and the International Network for Accreditation, Recognition and Dissemination in UK (INARD). He is an Honorary Fellow at Leeds Beckett University, Internationalisation Advisor to Lincoln International Business School, and a Senior Fellow of Globethics Geneva. He is an international expert in the field of Accreditation and Recognition of Prior Learning, Competencies and Qualifications, and Assessment. |
 Serumu Igberadja
The Role of Stakeholders in Building a Quality TVET
Igberadja is the director of TVET Nexus Exchange, a youth leader and civil society advocate from Sapele, Nigeria. He has special interest in good governance, non-violence, community development, quality education, vocational skills development, sustainable livelihood, and economic development. He is an independent researcher with publications in academic journals, and the Correspondence Officer to the IVETA Regional Vice-President for Eastern & Western Africa. He is also the Coordinator of the Lucubrate Project in Nigeria. |
 Dr Vanya Kastreva
Let’s Work Together Dr. Kastreva graduated from Sofia University and has two master degrees (in history and educational management). She obtained her PhD in pedagogy from Plovdiv University. Dr Kastreva has worked as an editor and history teacher. From 1998 to 2006, she was the Headmaster of one of the biggest secondary schools in Sofia. Dr Kastreva has been the Director of the Regional Educational Inspectorate in Sofia-city (the biggest in Bulgaria) since June 2006. From 2014 to 2016, she was the Vice-Minister of Education and Science. |
 Dr Julian Ng
Who Trains the Trainers?
Dr. Ng is the Vice-President of Warnborough College, and also current Vice-President (Europe) for IVETA. Apart from being a management consultant and qualified lead auditor for ISO9001 and ISO27001, he is a popular motivational speaker and trainer in a range of management subjects. He is well-versed in education with a PhD in Education Management, regularly participating in international educational projects. He founded and directs the annual Canterbury Arts Conference, and is an author and a playwright. |
 Nadezhda Paunova
INSPIRE through VET: Innovative Networks for Successful Pathways to IncReased Employability through VET
Nadezhda is part of the team of Business Foundation for Education since the start of its activities more 13 years ago. She has a Master degree in Accountancy and Control with post-graduate training in Organizational and Labor Psychology. She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors in Bulgaria and a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and Mental Health
Facilitator (MHF).
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 José Cariaga Rubilar
Passion as a Key to the Development of Soft Skills
Father of Luciano, Pedro and Amaro; psychologist, magister (c) in people management and talent development, vocational coach, university professor and researcher. Founding partner of consulting firm Gestión Humor, certified B company that provides advice to schools in the field of good living, well-being and vocation. |
 Rumyana Shalamanova
Empowering and changing the mindset of VET teachers
Rumyana is the Chairperson of Know and Can Association. She has about 30 years’ experience as a teacher and trainer in formal and non-formal education. Rumyana has two Master Degrees – in Chemical engineering and Pedagogy. She is a certified trainer in soft skills, creative thinking and Forum Theater. She has attended numerous educational events at national and international levels. |
 Federica Sottile
The ECVET and EQAVET systems – A Framework for Successful VET Cooperation
Graduated in international law at the Catholic University of Milan, she’s a Master in Diplomatic Studies and in International Trade. She works as Project Manager at Eprojectconsult, managing the implementation of European Projects in Sicily. At the same time, she is Partnership Manager for Ucam University, in Spain. |
 Dr Brenden Tempest-Mogg
A Few Words of Introduction
Dr. Tempest-Mogg is a respected educator, lecturer, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and personal mentor. He is a consultant on quality assurance, accreditation, study abroad, international education, vocational and technical training, further education, higher education, online degrees,and education administration. Dr Brenden is a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist. He is an authority on Prior Learning Assessment, Lifelong Learning and Portfolio Competencies Assessment. He was Vice-President for Europe for IVETA (2016-2018), and is currently an Executive Director for IVETA. He is Ambassador for the International Council for Leadership, Governance, Entrpreneurship and Management (ICLGEM). |
 Stanislava Tsoneva
Development and Introduction of a Mentoring Program supporting Young/New Teachers in a Professional High School of Telecommunications
As a school psychologist she works activelyon different European projects focusing on training needs, early prevention of social exclusion,career guidance, teacher trainings, knowledge management and development of vocationaleducation. She was awarded by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education with a diploma “NeofitRilski” for exceptional contribution to Bulgarian education in 2014. |
 Korneliya Vasileva
Together We Overcome the Differences in TVET and the Labour Market – Good Practices Korneliya is Deputy Headmaster of the Vocational School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. She has two Bachelors and a Master’s degree in English Language and Methodology. She is an ERASMUS+ projects coordinator and is a widely published in journals and magazines. She has participated in many international and national conferences. |
 Orsolya Vitos
Digital Skills – The Gap and the Solution
Orsolya is a digital marketing trainer and international project coordinator at FU International Academy Tenerife. She has more than 5 years of experience in working with young people, helping them with career counseling, teaching them digital skills and organizing internships. Orsolya is the board member of the CHASE Network (Consortium of hospitality and accommodation schools of Europe) and she is in continuous search for methods to improve the collaboration between the educational institutions and the work placements. |
