The objectives were: • To create a greener and more digital youth work methodology for international and national activities, based on the European Commission's Sustainability Competence Framework (#GreenComp). The project aimed to share good practices and create awareness about this new approach. • To build the institutional capacity of the partner organizations by fostering a collaborative approach that is more sustainable, inclusive, and digital. • To develop methodological content for youth work based on the GreenComp and Digital (#DigComp) Competence Frameworks, focusing on non-formal and peer education methods. It included creating a "Green Ambassadors" program to develop the skills of youth workers, leaders, and trainers. • To promote the "Green-Collar Youth Worker" brand and approach among public, civil, and private sector representatives and young people, addressing green youth work concepts and good practices at a European level.
Green Collar Youth Workers project was initiated in response to pressing global challenges like climate change and resource depletion, which significantly impact young people's future prospects. We recognized a growing demand for sustainability among youth, particularly the young people and youth work, who increasingly prioritize environmental responsibility in their choices. Traditional youth work, often with a high carbon footprint and inefficient resource use, risks becoming disconnected from the values of the young people it aims to serve. Our primary goal is to address this gap by integrating the European Commission's Sustainability Competence Framework (#GreenComp) into youth work. The project addresses specific needs within our partnership: the applicant organization needed to transform its broad sustainability goals into a practical methodology for youth ; partners sought to develop sustainable applications, apply non-formal education methods to green topics, and connect corporate expertise in efficiency with the non-profit sector. By collaborating, we aim to create a greener, more digital, and inclusive methodology, fostering a new generation of "Green Collar Youth Workers" equipped to promote sustainability across Europe