We are pleased to announce our participation in the 3rd Forum for Vocational Excellence in Lyon from September 17-19, 2024, representing the INVESTEch project! A team of eight members attended from various partner organizations, including TUKE, IDEC, MINERAS, CSICY, CyRIC and EMPHASYS. Even though our project just started in March 2024, we also participated in the Workshop on Inclusion in Technical VET: How to Attract More Girls, led by Natassa Kazantzidou from IDEC, Greece. Additionally, Marianna Orfanidou from the Centre for Social Innovation, Cyprus, presented the INVESTEch project and its activities focused on gender equality. The forum provided a valuable opportunity to connect with professionals and exchange ideas on shaping the future of vocational education and training. We also hope to present the first outputs of INVESTEch during the next forum in Denmark in 2025. We look forward to applying these insights to the INVESTEch project and continuing our efforts to foster innovation and excellence in the field!