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Green Jobs and Future Skills – Preparing VET Students for the Green Economy
- TBA
- 25 lessons, 5 days
- English, B1/B1+
- 03 May 2027
This course introduces VET educators to the skills and competences students will need in the fast-growing green economy. It focuses on future job profiles, labour market demands, and motivational strategies to engage learners in sustainable career choices.
Description:
The global shift towards sustainability creates new opportunities and challenges for VET. This training explores how teachers can guide learners towards green professions by analysing labour market trends, renewable energy jobs, and circular economy practices. Participants will work on project ideas that connect vocational training to real-world green industries.
Aims and objectives:
- Identify future skills linked to green jobs and sustainable growth
- Explore labour market trends shaping VET curricula
- Motivate students to pursue environmentally responsible careers
- Integrate green economy topics into classroom and workplace learning
Learning outcomes:
- Recognise upcoming green job opportunities
- Design lessons that link VET subjects with sustainability goals
- Apply strategies to inspire students towards eco-conscious career paths
- Strengthen partnerships with industry actors in the green economy
Target groups:
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VET teachers, trainers, mentors, coordinators
Minimum level of language: English B1 or B1+
Duration of training: 25 lessons, 5 days
Date:
- 03-07 May 2027- PLANNED
The final confirmation of the course is subject to reaching the minimum number of participants.
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Price:
Course price: EUR 400
Registration fee: EUR 50
The price includes course, certificate, Erasmus+ documentation (if needed),
Price is NET. VAT: 0% for organisations with a valid EU VAT number; in all other cases VAT may apply – please contact us for details.
Applicable funds: As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), all costs for mobility /travel expenses, course fees, accommodation, subsistence fee/ are covered by the fund.
Please click here to register if you wish to participate in this course.
Short Description
Class Times
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Day 1 — Introduction to the Green Economy and Future Skills
Welcome, course overview and expectations; introductions
Understanding the green economy: what it means and why it matters for VET
Identifying future skills and competencies required in green jobs and sustainable sectors
(Establishes the foundational context of green economy trends and skills.)
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Day 2 — Labour Market Trends and Green Job Opportunities
Exploring current and emerging green job profiles across sectors
Analysing labour market demand for sustainability‑related competencies
Case study examples of green industries and real‑world employment pathways
(Links theory with market realities shaping VET curricula.)
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Day 3 — Motivating Students Towards Green Careers
Strategies for enhancing student engagement and interest in sustainable professions
Integrating career guidance tools focused on environmental and future‑oriented roles
Workshop: ideas to embed motivational elements into teaching practice
(Supports proactive guidance for learners entering the green workforce.)
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Day 4 — Integrating Green Topics into VET Teaching and Assessment
Methods for embedding sustainability and green skills into classroom lessons and workplace learning
Designing learning activities that align VET subjects with sustainability goals
Approaches to formative and competence‑based assessment of green skills
(Focuses on curriculum design and assessment practices.)
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Day 5 — Reflection, Dissemination and Action Planning
Participant presentations of draft lesson plans, projects, or professional action strategies
Peer feedback and group reflection on implementation in participants’ contexts
Development of a personal or institutional action plan for green skills integration
(Encourages transfer of learning and planning for sustainable impact.)
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