HUCO LABS

Collaborative HVET-University-Company Labs for Research

In the context of Europe’s twin transition – digital and green – mid-level technicians are essential actors in driving innovation and implementing sustainable solutions. Yet, existing vocational education frameworks often do not fully capture these changing competence demands. This growing expectation requires vocational systems to anticipate change and provide a future-oriented learning environment.The HUCO Labs project (Collaborative HVET-University-Company Labs for Research) addresses evolving competence needs among mid-level technicians in Europe. It supports the European Union’s strategic priorities in innovation, digitalization, and sustainability by strengthening the interface between Higher Vocational Education and Training (HVET), universities, and companies.
This report introduces an empirically validated framework of Future Skills (FS) relevant to EQF levels 5 and 6.
These Future Skills serve as a foundation for TRIProfessionals – a new generation of skilled workers who combine technical expertise with transformative, research-based and innovative competences.TRIProfessionals actively contribute to Europe’s digital, ecological, and societal renewal by applying these skills in diverse professional settings.
The TRIComp Framework, introduced in this context, supports Member States, training institutions, and industrial actors in adapting vocational curricula to foster applied research, innovation, and cross-sectoral competence development.

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