The kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ CB4WBL project "An innovative model of SMART Farm adjacent to VET institution for students work-based learning towards better employability of graduates" (CB4WBL) was held at Stepanavan State Agricultural College on February 27-28, 2024.

The meeting started with the welcome remarks of Ms. Araksia Svajyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Mrs. Lucile Bousquet, "attachée pour la coopération universitaire et les partenariats" at the French Embassy in Armenia, and Mrs. Lana Karlova, Programme Coordinator of the National Erasmus + Office in Armenia.

Representatives from each partner institution came first with a short presentation on their staff involved followed by presentations on project coordination strategy and methodology. The Project methodology (strategic and daily management), financial management rules, and Project Dissemination Strategy (PDS) were discussed and approved by the Project Governing Board.  Another presentation was made by Mrs. Marie-France Costagliola, the Project external evaluator, on the Review and Quality Assurance Strategy (RQAS), which was also approved by the project Governing Board.

Agenda of the meeting