GREENSKILLS4DEAF: Promoting inclusion, digital innovation and green transition in VET through the acquisition of green entrepreneurial skills of DHH students for better skills match with the labour market

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In the face of growing climate challenges and the rapidly expanding green job sector, ensuring equal access to information and training in green skills has become crucial. According to the EU Climate Pact, 81% of young people are unaware of the existence of green jobs, and this issue is even more pronounced within the Deaf community due to the lack of Sign Language terminology for environmental concepts, creating additional barriers to participation.

The European Union, through initiatives such as the EU Green Deal, the Skills Agenda, and the Youth Guarantee, emphasizes the development of skills necessary for the green transition and equal access to education and employment in the environmental sector. Eurostat data shows that employment in green professions has increased from 3.2 million in 2000 to 5.1 million in 2020 and is expected to grow further. The Directorate-General for Climate Action also highlights the increasing demand for green skills, which is reflected in the analysis of CEDEFOB SKILLS INTELLIGENCE.

Objectives:

Foster innovative educational approaches in Vocational Education and Training (VET) for students with hearing impairments.
Equip Deaf youth with essential green and entrepreneurial skills to improve employability in the growing green sector.
Integrate digital competencies alongside green and entrepreneurial skills to enhance adaptability in the modern labor market.
Provide training and resources for teachers and trainers to effectively support students with hearing impairments in acquiring green skills.
Strengthen cooperation between educational institutions and the labor market to align training with industry demands.
Address barriers to learning and employment for the Deaf community by developing accessible educational resources and methodologies.

Target groups:

People with migration background (both from the perspective of adults, schools and children)
Persons aged 50+
Teachers, trainers, vocational advisors
Entrepreneurs (including social entrepreneurs)
The unemployed and other defavourised groups
Handicapped people (mentally and physically)

Works packages:

WP1- PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WP2- THE GREENSKILLS4DEAF LIVING HUB PROGRAMME

WP3- GREENSKILLS4DEAF TRAINING PACK

WP4- ENTRE2BEGREEN VR SIMULATIONS, MOBILE APP AND LEARNING PLATFORM

WP5- DISSEMINATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: SETTING UP OF THE LIVING HUBS & EU CONFERENCE

Partners:

SPOLECZNA AKADEMIA NAUK- Poland

Associazione Ergon a favore dei Sordi- Italy

CENTRE OF ACTIVE CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT- Cyprus

COOPERATION BANCAIRE POUR L'EUROPE- Belgium

Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju "Pitagoras"- Poland

DISE LTD – Cyprus

Promotional materials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/GreenSkills4Deaf/61570127234795/

Webpage: https://greenskills4deaf.eu/

Duration: 01/10/2024 - 30/11/2026

More information about project:

International Cooperation and Projects Department (e-mail: international.projects@san.edu.pl)

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Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.