The Green Growth project aims to reduce the construction sector’s contribution to CO₂ emissions by reinforcing the circular economy as a transversal skill within Vocational Education and Training (VET) for construction. The project addresses the urgent need to support Europe’s climate neutrality objectives for 2050, recognising that the building sector generates over 35% of the EU’s total waste and plays a key role in the transition towards more sustainable practices.
Green Growth seeks to raise awareness of circular construction principles among trainers, workers, companies and VET centres, while strengthening the capacity of training providers to adopt a holistic circular economy approach in both classroom and workshop delivery.
The project aims to promote the circular economy in the construction sector through improved vocational education and training.
Specific objectives:
- To strengthen circular economy skills among trainers and workers.
- To develop innovative training tools.
- To support cooperation between education and industry.
- To improve employability in green jobs.
Green Growth focuses on integrating circular economy principles into construction training. It addresses current skills gaps related to waste management and material reuse, supporting the sector’s transition towards sustainability. The project promotes modern teaching methods and digital tools to enhance learning.
The project targets construction trainers, workers, companies and VET centres through a range of activities, including a practical handbook for trainers, a MOOC on circular economy competences, a mobile application to support circular renovation practices, and a roadmap for integrating circular approaches into construction training. As a result, Green Growth positions VET centres as key enablers of circular economy practices and drivers of sustainable change in the construction sector.
Outputs include a trainer handbook, a MOOC, a mobile application and a roadmap for circular training. It contributes to improved skills, behavioural change and a stronger role for VET centres in sustainable development.
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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE
