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Green Labs 4 VET

Focus area
Green skills & competences for students and teachers
Name of university
MCAST
Brief description

Some of the tasks currently being implemented as part of this project include:

(a) a desk research and a needs analysis related to the project subject;

(b) guide our institutions on drafting an internal Greening and Sustainability policy to be applied institution-wide;

(c) set up Green Labs in VET in each partner institution to impart Green skills and competences though a practical approach; and

(d) set up an Online Creative Green Hub where learners, teachers and communities can collaborate, share activities and work together.

Duration of project/activity
2022 - 2026
Department
Erasmus+ Projects and Mobility Office (including five partners)

Objectives

Impart green skills and competences to VET learners through a hands-on, applied methodology in green Labs; 

Raise educational institution awareness and commitment to the Green Deal;

Create a digital space (called Online Creative Green Hub) where learners, teachers and communities can share activities and work together on Greening and Sustainability initiatives; and

Outreach to local, regional and national communities.

Outcomes

Desk research on practical greening and sustainability training spaces.

The implementation of practical greening and sustainability training spaces (called Green Labs).

An online Green Creative Hub that will offer training related to Green Entrepreneurship.

Challenges and solutions

Challenge 1: Project visibility and social dissemination

Action: set up a small team to post project updates on social media and project website

Challenge 2: Lack of manpower – more contributors need to be engaged on the project work

Action: Hiring process started

Key stakeholders