On April 22nd, at the Maristak Durango facilities, we organized a special event to present Growing Green, a project funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program, to representatives from our 33 associated centers. With an attendance of 39 participants, the event was a unique opportunity to share the progress and results of this initiative focused on sustainability in Vocational Education and Training (VET).
What is Growing Green?
Growing Green is a project that aims to promote innovative and sustainable VET while fostering entrepreneurial culture among European youth. It is an initiative by Ed-Consult and Erhvervsskolen Vestjylland from Denmark, HETEL and Salesianos Urnieta from the Basque Country, Il mio futuro, CIAPE, and Liceo Curie from Italy, and STEP Institute and GEPS from Slovenia.
Key Results Presented
During the event, we shared the main outcomes developed in Growing Green:
- Educational Manual: We presented our manual specially designed to integrate circular economy principles into teaching.
- Educational Game: We showcased the game we have created to facilitate practical learning of sustainability concepts.
- Growing Green Competence Framework: We explained the ongoing development of a set of competencies for green entrepreneurship, aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
- Compendium of Prototypes: We shared our work on compiling a collection of green business projects created by students.
Project Impact
We highlighted how these results are enabling:
- Effective training of educators in the use of our resources.
- Transformation of classes with the incorporation of sustainability and circular economy concepts.
- Students to create green business ideas from scratch.
- Development of innovative and socially responsible business prototypes.
Our centers’ reaction
The response from the representatives was very positive. Many expressed their enthusiasm for incorporating elements of Growing Green into their educational programs. An animated debate was generated on how to adapt our proposals to the specific realities of each center.
Did you miss it?
If you couldn’t attend the event but are interested in learning more about Growing Green, don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’re here to help you take the leap towards greener and more sustainable vocational training.
Together, we’re shaping the environmentally conscious professionals of the future!
