<< Background >>In March 2021, a year has passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which, among other areas, also significantly affected education. In many countries, the personal presence of students in schools has been banned and schools have had to switch to distance online education. It was a new way of education, which was very demanding not only for students but also for teachers. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of digital education for the digital transformation that Europe needs. The crisis emphasized in particular the increased need for all to exploit the potential of digital technologies for teaching and learning and to develop digital skills.The FUTURE FOR EDUCATION project responds to the results of the analysis. Based on the results of this analysis, we have defined the areas of digital competencies that we will focus on in the FUTURE FOR EDUCATION project. The survey conducted by the ANALYSIS OF NEEDS OF THE PROJECT shows that in comparison with the period 3 / 2020–3 / 2021, the digital literacy of teachers was strengthened. However, in the area of control and use of new digital technologies and platforms, didactic skills are at a low level and these skills need to be strengthened. Teachers also feel an increased need for in-service training, especially in digital skills.Distance learning is still, in a way, a new experience for all participants - teachers, pupils, and parents. The survey showed that online teaching is very demanding, both for students and teachers. Currently, in Industry 4.0, online communication will be an integral part of further education. It is appropriate to learn from the COVID 19The project aims to use the potential of digital technologies for teaching and learning and to contribute to innovations in vocational education.Within the project, we will focus on the horizontal priority of Digital Transformation and two specific priorities:- Adapting vocational education and training to labor market needs,- Contributing to innovation in vocational education and training.The aim of the FUTURE FOR EDUCATION project is to develop and strengthen the digital competencies of high school students and teachers.We want to achieve this goal through the implementation of the following activities:1. Mapping effective and innovative methods of online teaching in the partner countries involved in the project.2. Education of teachers and students in selected areas of digital competencies.The goals of the project are:•harness the potential of digital technologies for teaching and learning•contribute to innovation in vocational education•enhance the digital skills of teachers and students in areas selected on the basis of an analysis of digital competence<< Objectives >>In the previous project named New strat ups, we educated students in business and labor market knowledge - now we will focus on digital technology education for teachers and students of vocational schools. Our first output is a Methodology of examples of good practice and recommendations of the best solution, where teachers and students will find examples of good practice from our partner countries, summaries, and recommendations of the latest digital technologies. This international sharing of all participants will bring new knowledge and comparisons. An international partnership is needed for new perspectives, recommendations, and experiences for all involved participants.The other output is creating individual study materials for three areas from our analysis of needs of the project. These study materials will improve the skill and knowledge of the students and their teachers.The general objectives are:- the development of digital competencies and expertise in the use of digital toolsThe specific objectives are:- Adapting vocational education and training to labor market needs - the adaptation of training offer to changing skills needs, digital transitions, and economic cycles. - Contributing to innovation in vocational education and training -the development and implementation of new and more relevant teaching and learning approaches.We expect a positive impact on the teachers and students: - increased level of digital competence- improved levels of skills for employability and new business creation- increased opportunities for professional developmentWe will focus on three areas in the field of teacher and student education:•Effective online teaching in schools•Digital marketing in business (use of social networks in business)•Electronic communication in the corporate environmentIn today's emerging industry 4.0, it is necessary to harness the potential of digital technologies and strengthen students' knowledge to meet the expectations of employers and meet the needs of the labor market.This project is expected to result in the development, transfer and/or implementation of innovative practices at organisational, local, regional, national, or European levels.modernisation and reinforce the response of education and training systemsThe impact of this project is intended to be:- increased quality of education and training- education, training, and youth systems that are better aligned to the needs of and opportunities offered by thelabour market, and closer links to business- new and increased inter-regional and transnational cooperation- to bring positive and long-lasting effects on the participating organisations<< Implementation >>1. Mapping effective and innovative methods of online teaching in the partner countries involved in the project.- creation of questionnaires and the content of the guided interview- implementation of a questionnaire survey in partner schools- implementation of guided interviews with teachers from partner schools- mapping of other digital tools in other schools and organizations- elaboration of the Methodology of examples of good practice and recommendations of the best solution.- publication and dissemination of the methodology.2. Education of teachers and students in selected areas of digital competencies.- determining the content of educational workshops - based on the methodology of good practice and the International Concept of Digital Literacy ICDL- selection of authors of study texts and workshop lecturers- creation of a workshop plan- creation of study texts- realization of seminars/workshops- publication and dissemination of study materials.<< Results >>Our project named Future for education will focus on the implementation of 2 main outputs.1. Methodology of examples of good practice in digital methodsIn our first output, we will map the methods of effectivity and Innovation of online teaching and their use in education in vocational schools in individual countries. The methodology will include: - a summary of the latest digital tools of education,- a summary of the latest possibilities of online communications and collaboration, - a summary of the latest possibilities of activation methods, - and other innovative digital tools. The aim is to make teaching more attractive through methods which are more effective and innovative in of online teaching in education. The methodology will be a tool for the introduction of hybrid education in vocational schools in all partner countries2. study materials The other aim is to create individual study materials for three areas. These study materials will improve the skill and knowledge in digital competencies of the students and their teachers. Study materials will be used for the training of teachers and students in digital education.Digital education for teachers on the topic: - Effective online teaching in schools. Digital education for teachers follows the first result of the project - the methodology. This output will be put into practice. Information from the methodology will be used in the creation of study materials and the implementation of professional seminars/workshops for teachers. Digital education for students on the topic: - Digital marketing in business - Electronic communication in the corporateenvironment (use of information and communication technologies) Students‘ learning will focus on new areas of digital education required by the labor market - based on a survey implemented. The content of the seminars for students will be based on the International Concept of Digital Literacy ICDL.The labor market requires experienced workers with knowledge of IT competencies - current students lack them. New digital education will bring new knowledge and facilitate entry into the labor market. Another result which we are expected:- Increased capacity and professionalism to work at EU/international level: reinforced cooperation with partners from other countries,- The development of digital pedagogy and expertise in the use of digital tools for teachers, including accessible and assistive technologies and the creation and innovative use of digital education content,- Adapting vocational education and training to labor market needs - the adaptation of training offer to changing skills needs, digital transitions, and economic cycles,- Contributing to innovation in vocational education and training -the development and implementation of new and more relevant teaching and learning approaches.