GAEA mobile app and digital platform launched to empower women in agriculture

GAEA, a mobile app and digital platform designed to empower women in agriculture, has officially launched.

Through GAEA's digital tools women can now explore career opportunities, document their skills, and connect with training and mentorship programs in the agricultural sector.

A Revolutionary Tool: The GAEA Skills-Based Application

The GAEA app is described as a game-changer for women interested in agribusiness careers. It features two key components:

• A mobile application that helps users independently explore career options.
• An administrator portal for career counselors to offer data-driven guidance.

Built on the ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications, and Occupations) taxonomy, the app enables users to document their skills acquired through work, education, and life experiences. From there, it provides tailored career and training recommendations in agriculture and agribusiness. Users can even generate multilingual, skills-based CVs to enhance their career prospects. For those seeking guidance, career counselors can access skill profiles and provide personalized advice.

Aspiring Women in Agriculture

GAEA empowers women to reflect on their transferable skills and identify areas for improvement. By highlighting skill gaps, the app recommends targeted training courses to help users achieve their goals. Together with the GAEA digital platform, the app forms a powerful toolkit that enables women to:

• Explore career pathways in agriculture.
• Access suitable training programs.
• Generate custom CVs in multiple languages.
• Build professional networks.

The GAEA Digital Platform: A One-Stop Hub for Professional Growth

The GAEA digital platform complements the mobile app, providing a one-stop-shop for women in rural areas. It aims to:

• Equip women with the skills, values, and knowledge to innovate and thrive in agripreneurship, agrifood, and agrotourism.
• Promote tailored career guidance, mentoring, and training.
• Foster resilience, green innovation, and digital transformation in rural communities.

Platform’s Key Features:

1. Training Modules: Multimedia-rich resources featuring videos, exercises, and readings.
2. Networking Opportunities: Digital rooms for live webinars, mentorship, and workshops.
3. Virtual Bookshelf: A collaborative library for peer learning and resource sharing.

The platform’s three-tier approach ensures women can identify skill gaps, access appropriate training, and build customized learning experiences. By connecting SMEs, mentors, and stakeholders with GAEA beneficiaries, it creates a dynamic ecosystem for professional growth.

Building a Connected Ecosystem

The GAEA platform brings together key stakeholders, including SMEs, mentors, counselors, and policy-makers, fostering collaboration to:

• Promote entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture, agrifood, and agrotourism.
• Support the GAEA Apprenticeship Program, a work-based learning initiative that bridges theory and practice, offering real-life experience under the guidance of expert mentors.

Join the Movement

GAEA is more than an app or platform; it’s a call to action for women ready to shape the future of agriculture. By connecting women with training, mentorship, and career opportunities, GAEA empowers them to take the lead in agribusiness innovation.

Available Now

The GAEA mobile app and platform are officially live and ready to use. Women seeking meaningful careers in agriculture and agribusiness can download the app and explore the platform here: https://www.gaeaeuproject.com/gaeadigitaltools

About GAEA: GAEA is an EU-funded initiative dedicated to empowering women in agriculture, agrifood, and agrotourism. Through its innovative tools and resources, GAEA is paving the way for women to build successful careers in these vital sectors.