The GRECO project implemented a series of interconnected activities structured across 5 work packages. Throughout the entire lengs of the WP1 the coordination and management tasks ensured smooth collaboration among partners. Under WP2, partners researched and developed a Manual of Good Practices, collecting real-life examples of successful green careers and youth initiatives across Europe. WP3 focused on creating and delivering an online Holistic Training Programme for youth workers on the options of green careers. The piloting of the platform combined online and in-person sessions to enhance youth workers’ knowledge about the green economy, career guidance, and digital tools. In WP4, partners developed a methodology which aims at facilitating youth workers’ ability to conduct local surveys with green job providers and workers to identify labour market needs and adapt the training methodology to local contexts, enabling youth workers to connect young people to relevant opportunities. Finally, WP5 involved dissemination activities such as events, digital campaigns, and multiplier events to share results and promote collaboration among stakeholders in education, business, and policy
The GRECO project was developed to address the lack of awareness and guidance about green careers among young people and those supporting them. Research showed that only 10% of European youth are aware of opportunities in the green economy, while youth workers often lack tools to guide them toward sustainable jobs. At the same time, the green sector is expanding rapidly, yet skill mismatches and uneven local training limit access to these opportunities. The partnership identified the need to empower youth workers as key agents of change who can connect young people to meaningful, future-oriented employment. GRECO responded by developing innovative tools, training, and a manual of good practices to build their capacity to guide youth toward green careers adapted to local labour markets. The project addressed both employability and climate priorities, supporting a fair and inclusive green transition across Europe.