Webinar

Webinar: How ETUI improved training quality and cut prep time in half with Howspace

Past event

Webinar with Valerica Dumitrescu, Education Officer at ETUI

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) has redesigned its training programs, cutting preparation time, simplifying delivery, and creating more engaging learning experiences across Europe.

In this session, Valerica Dumitrescu shares how they moved away from scattered tools and paper-heavy workflows to a more flexible and inclusive approach using Howspace.

You’ll hear how ETUI:

Cut prep and delivery time by over 50% by bringing everything into one space
Boosted participant engagement through more visual, creative, and interactive sessions
Delivered inclusive training across Europe with built-in multilingual support
Made real-time adjustments based on group needs and live feedback

Who should join?

L&D professionals and training coordinators
Learning service providers and facilitators
Anyone running multilingual or international training programs

About ETUI

The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) is the independent research and training centre of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC). An international non-profit association, the ETUI has been set up to conduct research and provide scientific, educational and technical support to the ETUC and its affiliates.

ETUI Education offers a unique European training programme in a multicultural setting that is affordable, accessible and delivered flexibly. The team provides high-quality training on key competences, skills and knowledge for European trade union members and officers in a transnational setting.

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Speakers

Valerica Dumitrescu

Education Officer, ETUI

Valerica Dumitrescu has worked at ETUI for nearly 20 years, coordinating learning programs on inclusion and democracy across Europe. She brings a practical, people-first approach to designing impactful and easy-to-run learning experiences.

Emilia Åström

Head of Community, Howspace

Emilia Åström is dedicated to facilitating and building the new Howspace Unions Community to support collaboration and knowledge sharing across the labor movement.

Mikko Siljander

Account Manager, Howspace

Before joining Howspace, Mikko spent many years working within a trade union, where he focused on learning, development, and international collaboration—gaining deep insights into the needs and dynamics of unions globally.