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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the European economy. In 2022, the EU had 32.3 million companies, 99% of which were micro and small businesses with up to 49 employees. Together, they employed 160 million people and generated nearly one-third of total turnover. While medium and large companies make up far fewer [...]

Through the ENTRE_VET project, we are working on developing learning materials that will enhance the knowledge and understanding of VET students across Europe in business creation topics, such as business management, finances, marketing, business models… However, providing an adequate training is not always enough to spark the interest of VET alumni in becoming entrepreneurs. Although [...]

Estonia, often regarded as a digital leader in Europe, also has much to learn as a promoter and implementer of entrepreneurial education in the EU. Entrepreneurial education has become an essential part of the curriculum in Estonian basic and vocational schools (Junior Achievement Estonia, 2024). By integrating entrepreneurial thinking into the education system, Estonia is [...]