The project aimed to contribute to the development of social and green entrepreneurship by enhancing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills of VET students, as well as the ability of VET teachers to influence the development of these competences. Through this project we wanted to offer an opportunity to VET students and staff to acquire experience abroad, learn from best practices, improve leadership, teamwork, intercultural communication and language skills, as well as strengthen the self- confidence and independence of students and pedagogical competences of teachers. We wanted to inspire the participants to explore business ideas related to sustainability and social impact, and in the future create businesses that positively affect the society and environment. The participating organisations were expected to benefit from increased international cooperation, exchange of experiences in training, green and social business practices, and staff involvement in this international project. The local economy and society were expected to benefit from higher quality of education and future growth of social and green entrepreneurship.
All organisations that belong to SOGREEN mobility consortium, aim to continuously increase the quality and international dimension of their study programmes, in order to equip the students with competences needed to succeed in the labour market, fulfil their potential and contribute to a better society. The aim to offer quality VET that meets the expectations of students is directly dependent on the qualifications and motivation of VET staff. In order to achieve their aims, the participating colleges aspire to expand their European cooperation, exchange experience and best practices, and offer opportunities of practical training abroad to their learners and staff. The SOGREEN consortium was brought together by a common interest and belief that working on the development of entrepreneurial competences, with special focus on green and social entrepreneurship, is an appropriate response to the new trends and needs of the labour market and society as a whole. Through this project we aimed to address the issues of youth unemployment and skills mismatch, and offer solutions through the development of entrepreneurial mindset, transversal skills and new opportunities that open due to the experience of international mobility.