A DBTechNet project for VET teacher training on database SQL transactions

DBTechNet is a network of teachers, trainers and professionals from HE institutions, VET institutions, and ICT companies. To synchronize the coverage of basic database topics in VET and HE curricula, DBTechNet has conducted a survey in a number of European VET institutions. The survey has revealed the absence of SQL transactions in many of today's VET curricula, although transaction technology is crucial for reliable data access. In response to this finding, the LLP "DBTech VET Teachers" project got initiated in order to introduce the topics of SQL transactions and concurrency control to VET teachers and trainers. This is along the lines of the need for a priority shift towards flexible and effective professional skills (re-)training programs that facilitate the adaptability of the workforce to new labour market trends in today's volatile EU economy.