The objective of the project was to develop and pilot two blended learning training programmes providing flexible and practice-oriented learning opportunities for adults living in disadvantaged rural areas. Beyond knowledge transfer, the trainings aimed to strengthen participants’ key competences, green skills, digital and entrepreneurial competences, thereby improving their employability. Another key objective was to enable participants to acquire concrete, home-based solutions related to sustainable lifestyles, energy and resource efficiency, and upcycling. The project placed strong emphasis on intergenerational inclusion and equal opportunities, ensuring accessibility for diverse adult learners. Through international cooperation, participants were exposed to good practices from another country, which strengthened their European perspective and sense of community responsibility. At the end of the learning process, the competences acquired were formally validated through Europass certificates.
The project was initiated in response to the limited access to quality, flexible and practically applicable learning opportunities for adults living in disadvantaged rural areas. In both the Hungarian and Romanian partner regions, unemployment, low levels of educational attainment, early school leaving and outward migration are significant challenges. There is a clear lack of training programmes that simultaneously improve employability and respond to European priorities related to sustainability and the green transition. During the preparation phase, the partnership conducted surveys and focus group discussions, which confirmed that the target group is open to topics such as environmental protection, recycling and energy efficiency. Participants expressed a strong need for practice-oriented learning formats that provide immediately applicable skills. The project addressed these identified needs by focusing on the development of green skills, resource efficiency and key competences, thereby strengthening employability and enhancing the resilience of local communities.