When young people step outside their comfort zone, they begin to notice their strengths in action. Whether it’s solving a problem, working in a team or trying something completely new, every experience becomes a clue that helps them understand who they are and what they’re capable of.

In DreamMatch, we encourage learners to explore, experiment and reflect — because career confidence grows not from theory, but from lived moments that reveal potential.

Step by step, experience by experience, young people start seeing their future with more clarity.

Curiosity opens the door to new experiences and helps young people discover what truly inspires them. When learners allow themselves to try different activities, face challenges and reflect on what feels meaningful, they gradually build a clearer sense of direction and confidence in their future career path.

Following the planning phase of the DreamMatch international mobility, project participants are now exploring ideas for the upcoming Career Escape Room scenarios.

Students and educators are discussing different themes and tasks that could help learners reflect on their talents, interests and potential career paths.

These preparations will help ensure that the upcoming workshop will be productive and creative.

The DreamMatch project partners have started planning the upcoming international mobility activity, which will bring together students and educators from different partner countries.

During this activity, participants will work together to develop creative learning scenarios for the Career Escape Room, an innovative educational tool designed to help VET learners explore their skills and career opportunities.

International meetings are an important part of Erasmus+ projects, as they allow partners to collaborate, exchange ideas and jointly create new educational approaches.

More updates about the mobility activity will be shared soon.

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions in a young person’s life. However, without proper information and guidance, students may find it difficult to understand which professions best match their skills and interests.

The DreamMatch project encourages students to reflect on their strengths, explore different career possibilities and gain a better understanding of labour market opportunities.

Supporting young people in making informed career decisions contributes to greater motivation, better educational outcomes and improved employability.

Following the research phase of the DreamMatch project, partners are analysing the collected data to better understand the challenges VET learners face when choosing their career paths.

The results of surveys and discussions help identify common patterns in students’ decision-making and highlight the areas where career guidance can be improved.

These insights will support the development of innovative educational tools that will help young people explore their talents and make more informed career choices.

Game-based learning is an innovative educational approach that encourages active participation and critical thinking among students.

Within the DreamMatch project, gamification methods will be used to make career guidance more interactive and inspiring for VET learners.

Through creative activities and challenges, students will have the opportunity to explore different professions and better understand how their skills can be applied in the real world.

One of the most innovative elements of the DreamMatch project is the Career Escape Room concept.

This interactive activity allows students to explore their talents, interests and possible career paths through puzzles, teamwork and problem-solving challenges.

By combining learning with engaging activities, the Career Escape Room helps students reflect on their strengths and think more critically about their future professional choices.

The research phase of the DreamMatch project is approaching completion. Surveys, discussions and data analysis have provided valuable insights into how young people make career decisions and what challenges they face.

The collected information will now be used to design innovative learning activities and interactive educational tools for VET learners.

These activities will help students better explore their strengths, interests and potential career opportunities.

Many students feel uncertain about their future profession and often struggle to identify the career path that best matches their interests and abilities.

Through research activities, the DreamMatch project helps identify the support students need to make confident career choices and understand the opportunities available in the labour market.

Improving career awareness at an early stage can help young people make better educational decisions and build a stronger professional future.

One of the main goals of the DreamMatch project is to reduce the gap between education and the labour market. Many young people complete their studies without a clear understanding of which skills are most needed by employers.

By analysing students’ skills and labour market demands, we aim to develop tools that support informed career decisions and help learners connect their talents with real job opportunities.

Understanding these needs is an important step toward reducing skills mismatch and improving employability.

The DreamMatch project continues its research phase to better understand how young people choose their career paths. Surveys and discussions with students help us identify the main challenges and expectations related to career planning.

These insights will guide the development of innovative learning tools within the project and help educators provide more effective career guidance to VET learners.

By analysing students’ experiences and perspectives, we aim to design activities that better support informed career choices.

The DreamMatch project continues its research phase to better understand how young people choose their career paths.

Surveys and discussions with students help us identify the main challenges and expectations related to career planning.

These insights will guide the development of innovative learning tools within the project.

Project partners are organising focus group discussions with students to better understand their career experiences and expectations.

These discussions provide valuable insights into the challenges young people face when planning their professional future.

Many young people face uncertainty when deciding what profession to choose. Without proper guidance, this can lead to dissatisfaction and career changes later.

Through the DreamMatch project we aim to provide innovative tools to support informed career decisions.

Our final partner is NEXUS Education and Consultancy Centre from Türkiye.

NEXUS works in the areas of:

📊 vocational education and training

🚀 entrepreneurship and career development

💻 digital learning and workforce preparation

Within the DreamMatch project, NEXUS will:

🎮 lead the development of the Career Escape Room scenarios

🌍 organise the international mobility activity

👩‍🏫 support innovative career guidance methods.

Through their experience in game-based learning, NEXUS will help create interactive tools that inspire students to explore their future careers.

We are happy to introduce our partner Open Mind Better Future (OMBF) from Romania.

OMBF is an organisation working in the fields of:

💻 digital skills development

📈 entrepreneurship education

🎓 vocational training and career guidance

Within the DreamMatch project, OMBF will contribute to:

🎬 the development and production of educational short films

📚 innovative learning materials for VET learners

👩‍🏫 capacity building for educators.

Their experience in creating visual and digital learning content will help make the project results engaging and accessible.

Meet our partner Veseligas attistibas skola (VAS) from Latvia.

VAS is an organisation working in the field of education, focusing on:

📚 professional development for educators

🤝 social inclusion and equal opportunities

💻 innovative learning tools and non-formal education methods

In the DreamMatch project, VAS will:

📊 lead the research and needs analysis phase

📢 coordinate dissemination and visibility activities

🌍 help share project results with a wider audience.

Their expertise helps ensure that the project results reach educators, students, and communities across Europe.

The DreamMatch project is coordinated by

🎨 Arts and Design Education Centre – MENDIZ (Menų ir dizaino mokymo centras) in Lithuania.

MENDIZ is a vocational education institution that provides students with professional skills in fields such as art, design, and creative industries. The centre focuses on developing students’ creativity, practical skills, and career readiness.

The institution actively participates in international initiatives and promotes:

✨ creativity and innovation in education

✨ career guidance for VET learners

✨ international cooperation and mobility

Within the DreamMatch project, MENDIZ will contribute to the development of creative learning materials and innovative career guidance tools that help young people discover their strengths and choose suitable career paths.

“Skills mismatch” happens when the skills people have do not match the needs of the labour market.

📊 This can lead to:

• difficulties finding a job

• dissatisfaction at work

• lower productivity

The DreamMatch project aims to address this challenge by helping young people better understand their abilities and career opportunities.

Through innovative learning methods such as Career Escape Rooms and educational films, students will gain practical insights into making informed career choices.

Many young people struggle with the question: What should I choose for my future?

A wrong career choice can lead to low motivation, changing studies, or difficulties entering the labour market.

💡 The DreamMatch project aims to support VET learners in discovering their strengths, interests, and suitable career paths.

During the project we will develop:

🎮 Career Escape Room scenarios

🎬 Educational short films

🎙 Podcast episodes sharing real career experiences

Follow our page to learn more about the project and upcoming activities!

We’re excited to launch DreamMatch, an Erasmus+ project designed to bridge the gap between vocational education and the labor market! 

Our goal is to help VET learners better match their skills with real-world job opportunities through innovative career guidance tools, including Escape Room scenarios and short films.

By combining game-based learning and visual storytelling, DreamMatch supports teachers and students in exploring careers in a fun, engaging way — preparing young people for the future of work! 

We’re kicking off our Erasmus+ project “DreamMatch: Helping VET Learners Find Their True Calling”!

Coordinated by Arts and Design Training Centre (Lithuania), our international partnership includes:

Biedrība „Veselīgas attīstības skola“ (Latvia)

Open Mind Better Future SRL (Romania)

NEXUS eğitim ve danişmanlik (Turkey)

Our goal: help VET learners discover their ideal career path by boosting self-awareness, guidance skills, and recognizing their talents.

On October 8, 2025, we held our first partner meeting (“Kick-Off”), defined roles, responsibilities, and set the roadmap for upcoming activities.

Next up: creating innovative tools and activities to empower learners to find their true calling!

Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect the EU or EACEA positions.