Project Name: MPATS – Moldova’s Pathway to Advanced Tourism Skills

Country of Implementation: Moldova

Donor Agency: European Union (Erasmus+)

Duration: 30 months

Implementation Period: Jan 2025 – Jun 2027

Role of BK Plus Europe: Project Coordinator

Objective:
To strengthen the quality and relevance of vocational education and training (VET) in Moldova’s tourism sector by aligning it with EU standards and labour market needs. The project supports the integration of entrepreneurship and innovation into tourism education, updates curricula and qualification frameworks, and fosters collaboration between education providers, businesses, and policymakers. Through targeted capacity-building actions, MPATS aims to improve the employability of young people and adults while promoting sustainable tourism practices. BK Plus Europe leads the overall coordination and implementation, working with Moldovan and European partners to modernise VET governance and enhance institutional capacity across the tourism ecosystem.