On 22 and 23 October 2026, the LMI4VET partnership came together in Bilbao for the project’s final transnational meeting. 21 participants from the partner organisations joined the two-day meeting, hosted by Sartu.
After two years of collaboration, the meeting provided an opportunity to look back at the work carried out together and, at the same time, look ahead to the future of LMI4VET.
The first day focused on reviewing the final status of the project and its validation results. Partners then worked together on one of the most important questions at this stage: how can the knowledge, tools and resources developed through LMI4VET continue to generate value after the end of the Erasmus+ funding period?
A dedicated workshop allowed partners to share their exploitation plans and discuss the sustainability of the project. The consortium also carried out an Impact+ exercise, reflecting on the changes already generated through LMI4VET, the barriers encountered along the way and the potential for longer-term impact. A brainstorming session on possible follow-up initiatives provided the opportunity to explore new ideas for future cooperation.
The meeting was also about connecting the European partnership with local practice. Participants visited Peñascal Kooperatiba and, on the second day, several initiatives linked to social and labour-market inclusion and work integration social enterprises.
Beyond the agenda and final project tasks, the Bilbao meeting highlighted something that has been central to LMI4VET from the beginning: collaboration between people and organisations with very different perspectives and experiences.
For two years, knowledge organisations and social partners in five European countries have worked side by side, bringing together labour market research and the practical experience of organisations supporting people facing barriers to employment.
The Bilbao meeting may have been our final transnational project meeting, but the relationships, knowledge and ideas developed through LMI4VET will continue beyond it.
Thank you to Sartu for hosting us, and to all LMI4VET partners for two years of collaboration, exchange and learning.