By implementing the project, our objectives were to contribute to entrepreneurship development and the creation of new job opportunities. These goals were achieved through a series of practical solutions, including capacity building of partner organizations, the design of an open, innovative, accelerated educational program for green and entrepreneurship skills, and mentorship. Our specific objectives included: - Developing an open innovation program that equipped young people with skills and knowledge in the green economy and entrepreneurship. - Training young people in specific green and entrepreneurship skills. - Creating an online mentorship platform to support young people in further developing their business ideas in the green sector. - Establishing successful mentorship relations between young people and mentors in the green economy. Our target group encompassed youth workers, staff members, young people, stakeholders (including policymakers, green businesses, consumers), unemployed young people, potential entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, and organizations operating in the public, educational, non-profit, and business sectors. By the end of the project, young individuals had gained the knowledge and skills necessary t
We applied for this project to address the urgent need for Europe's transition to a green economy, recognizing it as both a significant challenge and a remarkable opportunity for the continent's recovery and development. This initiative was motivated by the growing momentum of youth-led protests across the EU, which have effectively demonstrated the impact and importance of young voices in shaping environmental policies at both national and European levels. Furthermore, the European Union's emphasis on promoting entrepreneurship within the green economy, particularly among younger generations, highlighted a crucial gap in collaborative business models and the necessity for more green startups and companies. These entities are essential in different sectors for creating sustainable job opportunities, yet they face challenges in expanding their markets due to a lack of qualified personnel. The primary goal of our project is to foster the development of "green young entrepreneurs" and to provide young individuals with the skills and knowledge required for employability in the green economy. By doing so, we aim to fill the existing gap in the labor market and support the EU's vision of becoming the world's first climate-neutral conti