GRECO Erasmus+ Project: Equipping Youth for a Greener Future

The GRECO (Green Economy Career Orientation) Erasmus+ project is concluding after two years of work across Denmark, Greece, Italy, Serbia and Slovenia.

• The project was led by Cirka cph ApS and also included People of 2050, CESIE, Rezos Brands, Business Development Center Kragujevac and Smart Idea.five 

• It focused on empowering youth workers and young people for careers in the green transition.
  
  
• The project developed and piloted an innovative curriculum covering green economy concepts, sustainable entrepreneurship, and emerging environmental job opportunities.
  
  
• Its main objective was to connect sustainability with employment, giving youth tools to pursue meaningful careers in the green sector.
  
  
• Local projects included consultations with green career professionals, research on local job markets and testing the curriculum in real-world settings.
  
  
• These activities ensured that the tools aligned with actual labor market needs.
  
  
• The GRECO toolkit and resources will remain freely available online for youth organizations, career services and educators.
  
  
• By equipping young people with practical skills and knowledge, GRECO supports long-term workforce readiness for Europe’s green transition.

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