History

HISTORY

Between 2010 and 2012, the InnMain initiative, a Leonardo da Vinci Partnership, was undertaken with the specific objective of facilitating the exchange of educational experiences among various countries.

 

The overarching goal was to foster the advancement of innovative education within the field of Industrial Maintenance.

 

As a result of the developed work, the members became aware of some issues.

 INSIGHTS FROM INNMAIN

 

Enhancing Collaboration and Innovation in Vocational Training:

Differences and similarities in mentality and academic programs

European framework for Vocational Training

Quality and human values in vocational training

Innovation for continuous improvement

TRUSTLY PARTNERSHIP

The participants assume the responsibility of being proactive in the improvement of society in general and of educative institutions specifically. 

 

Therefore, in Valencia (Spain) on the 9th of May 2012, the undersigned organizations gather freely to establish the Association InnMain. 

 

The founder members are: 
Xabec, Vocational Educational Centre (Spain) 

 

Meram Teknik ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi (Turkey) 

 

Izmit Teknik ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi (Turkey) 

 

ROC West-Brabant (The Netherlands) 

 

Zentralstelle für Weiterbildung im Handwerk (Germany) 

 

Associazione degli Industriali del Nord Sardegna (Italy) 
Aydoğmuş Doğalgaz ve Isı Sistemleri Ltd Şti. (Turkey) 

 

Maintenance Education Consortium (The Netherlands) 

 

Dudley College (United Kingdom) 

 

Teknisk Erhvervsskole Center (Denmark) 

 

Handwerkskammer Koblenz (Germany) 

 

Savon ammatti- ja aikuisopisto (Finland) 
2026

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Mr. Antonio Mir has been the driving force behind the Association, serving as its president for the past 10 years, from 2012 until September 2022. In recognition of his role as a founding member of Innmain, the Assembly has honored Antonio Mir with the title of Honorary President.

 

Additionally, Mr. Wim Appels has been acknowledged for his invaluable contributions. Together, they have fostered an environment characterized by trust and camaraderie.  

Mr. Antonio Mir

 

Honorary President

Mr. Wim Appels