Strengthening international collaboration through job shadowing & training at the SEPR in LYON
From January 27 to 31, the SEPR in Lyon had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Armenia as part of the IMPROVET project.
This initiative aimed to strengthen the skills and expertise of Armenian vocational schools CEPFA (Centre d’Enseignement Professionnel Franco-Arménien) and the Gyumri State Medical College (GSMC). The delegation consisted of two school directors, four dental prosthetics trainers, and four students, who participated in an intensive week of professional immersion.
Throughout the week, participants engaged in job shadowing, training sessions, and study visits, gaining first-hand experience with cutting-edge dental technologies and best practices.
Visits to two leading dental laboratories, ARTDENTECK and Laboratoire Abbou, provided exposure to digital workflows, custom prosthetics, and high-quality materials. Trainers and students also took part in specialized workshops and job shadowing sessions on EXOCAD & 3DShape software, resin printing, ceramic layering, and advanced prosthetic design.
Meanwhile, school managers attended thematic sessions on digitalization, innovative pedagogy, entrepreneurship, health, safety and environment, inclusion, gender equality, engagement, internationalisation strategy and work-based-learning. These discussions fostered valuable insights into modern vocational training approaches at the SEPR.
The exchange not only enhanced technical expertise but also strengthened our international cooperation. We look forward to furthering this collaboration and continuing the inspiring journey of the IMPROVET project!
