Our Partners
The RAISE consortium brings together a diverse group of institutions from across Europe, combining expertise in VET, research, and innovation.
EWF – European Welding Federation
The European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF) manages International Systems for Training, Qualification and Certification for manufacturing areas of both personnel and companies in Quality, Environment, Health and Safety. EWF was founded in 1992 and nowadays has 28 European member countries and 2 Observer Members from outside Europe, represented by their national welding societies.
CIFP Ferrolterra
CIFP Ferrolterra is a public vocational education and training center located in Ferrol, Galicia, operating under the Regional Government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia). With a long-standing tradition dating back to 1959, the center has developed into a modern institution that provides high-quality education in technical and professional fields such as electricity, mechanics, automotive technology, and electronics. CIFP Ferrolterra is committed to innovation, practical learning, and strong collaboration with industry, preparing students with the skills required for the labor market while actively participating in national and international educational projects.
University of A Coruña
The University of A Coruña, established in 1989, is a public institution with campuses in A Coruña and Ferrol, dedicated to generating, managing, and sharing scientific, technological, and professional knowledge through teaching and research. Its mission is to serve society by promoting well-being through innovation, while fostering an open, critical, and socially responsible citizenry. The university is also committed to the development of Galicia's cultural and linguistic identity, its integration into the European Higher Education Area, and its connections with Latin America.
University of Montenegro
The University of Montenegro is the intellectual development center of Montenegro — the center of scientific research, cultural, artistic and innovative creativity. It is the oldest and the only state university in Montenegro, providing education in social sciences, humanities, technological, natural and medical sciences. Classes are organized in accordance with curricula of reputable universities in the European Higher Education Area, enabling unhindered mobility for students, teachers and administrative staff across undergraduate, master and doctoral studies.
Secondary Vocational School "Ivan Uskoković"
Secondary Vocational School "Ivan Uskoković" is a public educational institution in Podgorica, Montenegro, specializing in vocational and technical education across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, traffic, and services. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality, practice-oriented education through continuous modernization of teaching methods, strong cooperation with industry partners, and active participation in national and international projects, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
Polytechnic University of Tirana
The Polytechnic University of Tirana (UPT) is Albania's leading public institution for engineering education, with a tradition dating back to 1951. Established in its current form in 1991, UPT comprises several faculties covering a wide range of engineering disciplines, aligned with the Bologna system across Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels. UPT maintains strong international partnerships and close collaboration with industry, ensuring high-quality education, research, and innovation while preparing skilled professionals for the global labor market.
KPT SHPK – Tirana College of Technology
The Professional College of Tirana (KPT) was established in 2015 as a novelty in higher education, providing 2-year professional higher education programs. KPT offers a rich portfolio of 12 professional non-university study programs across fields including Information Technology, Electronics, Web Design, Electro-Mechanics, Vehicles Technology, Mechatronics, and more — programs that rank among the professions with the highest employment rate.