Specific objectives are as follows: O1 . To promote and support the development in the two identified target groups (VET teachers and VET students) of green skills related to the ability to save on energy consumption, on the reduction of waste of raw materials and in the use of organic, quality labelled, zero kilometre or local products in the tourism field in these areas such as catering, hospitality, tour operators etc O2 To improve transversal skills in the design and management of complex projects and to provide a European dimension to the three participating organisations, two of which are submitting for the first time a proposal VET Cooperation Partnership of the Erasmus+ programme . O3 Promoting a culture of sustainability O4 Include participants with fewer opportunities due to gender, age and socio-economic status to reduce the risk of social exclusion and offer a vocational alternative.
The FUTURE – Fostering sUstainable ToURism new Employees project has the overall objective of promoting environmental sustainability across multidisciplinary fields, with reference to EU and national policies aligned with the goals of the 2030 Agenda. It aimed to support the green transition towards more sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient models by developing green skills and competencies within educational institutions and among younger generations. The project offered the partnership, composed of organizations and vocational training institutes, the opportunity to initiate a transnational process of integrating knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field of sustainable tourism, addressed from multiple perspectives. The three newcomer partners had the chance to enhance their expertise in European project design and to expand their training services, offering new career-oriented opportunities to their members and students.