In the era of global challenges such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and pressure on
natural resources, the importance of green jobs is rapidly increasing. However, it must not be forgotten that it is the youth who will be most involved in shaping the future of sustainable development. In this context, enhancing the skills of young people becomes not just an ecological imperative but also a socio-economic one.
Properly educated youth, engaged in the field of sustainable development, acquire skills and awareness that are crucial for both their own future and the global good. On the other hand, flexibility and adaptability are valuable assets in a dynamic job market, and green jobs offer a range of transferable skills that allow young people to easily adapt to various sectors and specializations.
Responding to the growing needs in the field of sustainable development, the "Green Jobs
Ambassadors" project has brought together organizations from four countries: Poland,
Estonia, Spain, and Italy. The aim of this initiative was to create innovative workshop
scenarios for young people who will soon enter the job market. A key moment of this venture was an international meeting in picturesque Tallinn, which gathered 20 Green Job
Ambassadors from partner countries.
During this meeting, participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves in detail with previously prepared workshop scenarios. It was also a chance for exchanging experiences, best practices, and for verifying and evaluating the achievements of previous project stages.
The main objective of the gathering was not only to test existing scenarios but also to train
facilitators in conducting such workshops effectively for the youth.
During the inspiring meeting in Estonia, we conducted a detailed analysis of a series of
workshops that we created together with our partners. Each of the organizations had the
opportunity to present its unique approach and actions, thereby enabling us to participate in a series of valuable workshops, such as: "What are Green Jobs?", "How to Prepare a CV",
"Sustainable Development Goals", "Analysing a Problem", "Design Thinking", "Carbon
Footprint", and "Eco-solutions for Houses".
These sessions were not only fascinating but also exceptionally educational. They offered an
in-depth analysis of many aspects of sustainable development and provided practical skills
essential in today's, and particularly in the green, job market. Project ambassadors also had
the opportunity to share their observations, allowing us to fine-tune the final product to
perfection.
Integration and relationship-building were also significant elements of our visit. We met
people who are deeply committed to educating and collaborating with young people.
Additionally, we had the opportunity to discover the beauty of Tallinn and immerse ourselves in the rich culture of Estonia—a place that is certainly worth visiting.
But this is just the beginning of our efforts within this ambitious project. In the near future,
we plan to engage as many as 3,000 students from the four partner countries. The youth will not only gain valuable skills but also have the opportunity to participate in innovative and engaging workshops. Recruitment has already begun! If you are between 16 and 20 years old and want to join us, we strongly encourage you to get in touch.
In summary, the "Green Jobs Ambassadors" project offers a comprehensive impact on the
development of green skills and career guidance. Through international cooperation,
organizations gain knowledge and experience in various aspects, from project logistics to
social campaigns. Students participating in the workshops develop their ecological skills,
which benefit their further career path in sectors related to sustainable development. Our
handbook containing workshop scenarios and the methodology for conducting workshops
will be available for free download on our official website, so that a wide audience can
benefit from them and implement them in their local communities.
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