Erasmus+

Project

Partner Countries
Slovakia, Greece & Malta

Target groups

  • Higher Education teachers, staff and students
  • Company trainers and internship/apprenticeship supervisors
  • Sustainability professionals

Project Objectives

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1.

To deliver HE-updated curricula that integrate sustainability skills with standard learning outcomes

2.

To implement internship/apprenticeship that focus on developing the sustainability skills of interns in addition to specific subject matter learning objectives

3.

To build the capacity of HE teachers on how to revise and update their courses integrating sustainability skills

4.

To build the capacity of company mentors on how to plan and organise internships / apprenticeships to develop sustainability skills in interns

Main activities

Teacher Handbook

Creation of a methodology and a handbook for HE teachers on how to make course revisions in order to include sustainability skills.

Mentor Handbook

Creation of a methodology and a handbook aimed at company mentors on how to supervise internships attended by HE students, so as to develop sustainability skills in the workplace.

Teacher & Mentor Sessions

Organization of international training sessions and in-house workshops for HE teachers and company mentors to guide them on how to effectively implement the developed methodologies and handbooks.

Pilot Courses

Pilot delivery to HE students of 6 revised courses during an academic semester

Pilot Internships

Implementation of the sustainability skills enhanced internships under the supervision of trained company mentors.

outcomes and impact ​

1.

Raised awareness and competences on sustainability and greening among students, teachers and company mentors

2.

Raised awareness, understanding and practice of the applicability of GreenComp framework in Higher Education

3.

Raised awareness on the importance of complementary development of professional and sustainability competences among education and sustainability professionals (including policy-makers), as well as the general public.

Results

The key project results will also be made available here in downloadable format in all partner countries languages (i.e. EN, MT, GR, SK). These will consist of:

  • A methodology and a handbook for lecturers to guide the revision of Higher Education courses curricula to integrate the development of sustainability competences within the overall learning outcomes. 
  • An internship methodology and a handbook for mentors to guide the development of sustainability skills of interns during their practical work experiences. 
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Dissemination

A number of dissemination activities will run along the project duration, particularly at key milestones in its implementation, to stimulate the achievement of these outcomes and impact among the target groups. These will take place in all partner countries involved (Slovakia, Greece and Malta), both online and in-person. Thus, stay tuned for our partners’

  • Newsletters, media articles and interviews, scientific publications, social media campaigns on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram,
  • Info Days for companies and students, final results multiplier events
  • Presentations and leaflets distribution at third-party events