These were the project's objectives: - Boost VET Appeal: Integrating sustainability into VET makes it more attractive to students and helps build a greener workforce. - Ensure Sustainable Education: Certification encourages VET providers to embed sustainability in curricula and operations. - Standardize the Greening Process: A uniform certification process ensures fairness, transparency, and efficiency. - Support EU VET Policy: Aligns with EU and national strategies, aiding the certification of Green Skills Competence Centres. The following outcomes were expected: EU-wide best practices compendium; Certification criteria for Green Education Centers; Focus group findings report on UNESCO-UNEVOC criteria; Online workshop; Pilot implementations in Greece and Austria.
For the VET sector: - Increased Attractiveness: The project has enhanced the appeal of vocational education and training (VET) by equipping VET practitioners, centers and stakeholders involved in decision-making with knowledge about Green Skills. By developing certification criteria for green VET centers, the project has contributed to a greater number of high-skilled personnel with green competencies, supporting the transition to a sustainable economy and aligning with the Green Deal objectives. For VET teachers and students: - The project has helped develop a green mindset and integrate sustainability principles into teaching practices, fostering environmental awareness among teachers and students. This, in turn, encourages sustainable behaviors in both personal and professional settings while also promoting innovation in green practices. For Project Partners: - Through the establishment of certification standards for green VET centers, the project has supported the EU’s sustainability goals and strengthened IGIP’s expertise in certifying Green Skills Competence Centres. The project has aligned vocational education with EU requirements, ensuring that students receive high-quality training that adheres to the EQF.