The SI.SI.FO project responds to an identified lack of training, aimed specifically at rural communities and the related economic infrastructure and with a particular focus upon the use of new technologies. Project partners will initially analyse existing experiences with regard to e-training and e-learning across the partner countries and with regard to existing training infrastructures relying upon information technology (IT). Beyond this, the project will develop, pilot and introduce specific training methodology aimed at those working in rural communities with a particular focus upon the use of IT in training. A steering group will be established to support activities throughout the lifetime of the project. The end results of the project will include an interim report on the results of the survey, a training model (including an outline of distance learning possibilities), a model for certification and skills recognition and a report on the pilot phase of the project. Dissemination activities will include the transfer of project results to relevant VET actors and policy/decision makers (with the long term aim of introducing the training model into existing training systems), the establishment of a web platform for the project (including a virtual classroom) and the hosting of a final project seminar.