The main objective of the project "Circular economy in VET " was to provide professional competences how to integrate circular economy topic into learning subjects on the purpose to improve the quality of Panevėžys LMTC training services. Project tasks were the following: 1. To develop professional competencies in integrating circular economy topic into learning subjects of vocational teachers and training organizers by taking part in performance monitoring visits, developing practical skills and gaining necessary knowledge. 2. By summarizing knowledge gained during the project, prepare the descriptions of examples of integration of circular economy topics into learning programs. 3. To organize open lessons, which will practically present the application of gained knowledge and describe in detail used principles of integrating circular economy topics.
Lithuania is one of the behindhand countries in the EU context, which have already adopted the principles of the circular economy. However it should be noted that environmental awareness and corporate social responsibility are growing quite quickly. The growing interest of manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in circular economy and new markets forces a need of new employees, who has holistic approach to economic, environmental, sustainable consumption and organizational processes. Consequently, new employees trained in training centre have to gain relevant knowledge in circular economy, analyze real situations and be able to apply skills in practice. Successful vocational training experience in EU countries shows significant contribution of vocational schools in educating conscious citizens and responsible staff, who has knowledge in environmentally friendly processes. Responding to the needs institution started to integrate circular economy topics into the learning programs. By changing learning process, it is necessary to improve the competences of vocational teachers and training organizers. Therefore, in order to meet the need to improve the professional competencies of the staff, this mobility project has been developed.