What is TtraSE?
TTRASE wants to empower institutions with the tools and capabilities required to actively contribute to economic growth, job creation, and social advancement in the Western Balkans. Ttrase acts as a catalyst for change by equipping C-VET providers with the necessary skills, knowledge, and innovative tools. The project aims not only to enhance the adaptability of C-VET learners but also to empower C-VET providers to champion social entrepreneurship.
Closing the gap
The project seeks to bridge the gap between traditional vocational training and the evolving demands of the contemporary socio-economic landscape in the Western Balkans, with a particular emphasis on the transformative potential of social enterprises in the arts and crafts sector. Arts and crafts businesses express genuine interest in crucial contemporary issues such as social inclusion, digitalization, and sustainability.
Meet the Partners- Building a Green & Digital Future for VET in Arts & Crafts
Materahub
Materahub manages international pilot projects to support cultural and creative industries, encouraging innovation and inclusion processes and a new entrepreneurial vision to face contemporary challenges. Furthermore, Materahub has always been attentive to gender issues and committed to supporting female empowerment and female-led businesses. Materahub organizes several international Capacity Building activities, aimed at meeting and contaminating skills between local and international experts, entrepreneurs and policy makers. These are projects funded by the European Erasmus + programs, Cosme, Interreg, Horizion 2020, etc. Since 2010, Materahub has been the Intermediary Organization of the European Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program; since 2014 it is the Italian host of the Creative Business Cup, the only international competition dedicated to cultural and creative industries. Materahub is a member of the Puglia Creative District and is part of the cluster of Cultural Industries and Creative Basilicata Creativa. From 2022, Materahub is part of the EIT KIC Culture and Creativity.
CDP Globus
CDP „Globus” is the first center for the development of social entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our mission is to encourage the development of social entrepreneurship towards reducing social exclusion, poverty and unemployment. The organization is recognized for its strong contribution to employment. CDP “Globus” has created over 200 job opportunities through social enterprise development. The center has an extensive experience in conducting promotional, educational and other activities to support sustainable business models. CDP Globus develops and implements programs to advance social entrepreneurship across sectors, organises training and consulting for the development of social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and institutions, runs promotional and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of human rights with a focus on marginalized groups, and promotes innovative models and practices in social inclusion, employment, and entrepreneurship. CDP Golbus initiated and established the coalition for entrepreneurship “United We Can More”, first of its kind in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So far, more than 70 organisations throughout the country joined the coalition.
First Milestones
Kick-off event – Matera
The TtraSE project, “Twin Transition for Social Enterprises in the Arts and Crafts Sectors,” was launched in February 2025 in Matera, Italy. It empowers social enterprises with green and digital skills to drive sustainable growth and innovation across Europe and the Western Balkans, fostering collaboration between the arts, crafts, and vocational training sectors for inclusive regional development.
Mapping the needs
As part of the TtraSE project, we’re launching a series of surveys to map the current landscape and training needs of SEs and VET/C-VET providers in the arts & craft sector in the participating countries. This effort will help us understand the challenges and opportunities in the green and digital transition, so we can design tailored capacity-building activities that truly meet the sector’s needs. Your insights will shape the future of sustainable innovation.
Sneak peek: September in Prizren
Our second Transnational Project Meeting (TPM2) is coming soon in Prizren, Kosovo, alongside a dynamic co-creation workshop. Partners will review progress, align innovative strategies, and co-create solutions empowering arts & crafts social enterprises with green and digital skills for the twin transition. Stay tuned for inspiring updates from TtraSE!
Next Steps
What to expect
Expect capacity-building trainings for VET providers and trainers, co-creation workshops, development of green and digital skills toolkits, and strong public-private cooperation to empower arts & crafts social enterprises. TtraSE is set to drive innovation, inclusion, and sustainability across Europe and the Western Balkans.
