Biotechnical Educational Centre Ljubljana (BIC Ljubljana) is a public educational institution with a rich history spanning over 160 years. Comprising four units, namely the General Upper Secondary School and Veterinary Technician School, School of Food Processing, Vocational College, and Intercompany Training Centre, BIC Ljubljana stands as one of the leading vocational institutions in central Slovenia.
Specializing in areas such as veterinary nursing, food processing, nutrition, baking and pastry confectionery, natural sciences, nature protection, hospitality, and tourism, the center places a strong emphasis on practical training for all its students. This practical training is conducted in optimal environments under the guidance of experienced mentors. To further enhance the learning experience, BIC Ljubljana boasts several facilities, including a School veterinary clinic, School pastry and bakery workshops, a school shop selling related products, a School tourist agency, Teashop Primula, a school restaurant, coffee shop, and even a microbrewery.
BIC Ljubljana has a wealth of experience in international collaboration, gained through previous projects co-financed by the European Union. Notably, it was among the first schools in Slovenia to hold the Erasmus+ VET Mobility Charter (ERAPLUS-VET-MOB-CERT, AKR-VET-6/15), and the accreditation for the new project period from 2021-2027 has been successfully secured for both vocational education and vocational college levels.
In recognition of its commitment to innovation and excellence in vocational education, BIC Ljubljana was honored with the VET Excellence Award in 2020, particularly in the category of VET innovative practices. Furthermore, in the same year, the center received recognition for its outstanding achievements in the field of education within the Republic of Slovenia.
The Envirasmus Team
Boštjan Ozimek [Project Coordinator]
Experienced coordinator in EU funded projects for over 15 years. Has implemented K1 and K2 projects in the development and internalisation of BIC Ljubljana. Quality manager and self-evaluation expert.
Polonca Korez [Project Office]
Engaged in various European projects where BIC Ljubljana takes the lead or participates as a partner. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, specializing in Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology. With a background in the private sector, she brings over 15 years of experience as an International Project Manager, specializing in managing Customer Experience international projects for various industries across the globe.
Her expertise extends to European projects, where she has taken on roles as a project leader, mentor, and external evaluator, primarily within the Youth and Youth Mobility sectors, including Erasmus+.
Mojca Strgar [Expert]
A teacher at BIC Ljubljana is a master of Molecular and functional biology and a master of Biology Education (both from Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana). During her ongoing professional development she contributed to different publications, projects and activities connected with topics in nature preservation, biology and sustainability. She is also qualified to work with children and adolescents with learning insufficiencies and emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Project contact person:
Polonca Korez
polonca.korez@bic-lj.si
https://www.bic-lj.si/
