INTRuST – Environmental Certifications for Forestry, Furniture and Timber
INTRuST comprises training on different environmental certifications such as PEFC, FSC, ISO 14000, OEKO-TEX, along with an Autodiagnosis tool to identify the most suitable standards according to the company and products’ nature.
DITRAMA – Digital Transformation Manager
Leading companies in Furniture value chain to implement their digital transformation strategy DITRAMA aims to provide an innovative MOOC for training managers (Digital Transformation Managers) to successfully lead and implement the digital transformation in furniture companies along the whole value chain.
IN4WOOD – Industry 4.0 for Wood and Furniture Manufactures
Course of Industry 4.0: introduction and basic knowledge to understand its benefit for the wood and furniture sector.
INSIGHT – Bringing Industrial Symbiosis closer to companies
Industrial Symbiosis is the use by one company or sector of the by-products (including energy, water, logistics and materials) of others. This systemic approach to a more sustainable and integrated industrial system will help to contribute to solving the developmental and environmental challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals. The aim of this course is to develop the professional profile of the Industrial Symbiosis Facilitator, who will be the figure that brings together the set of skills and competences needed to develop and implement Industrial Symbiosis at local, regional, technology park or even internal level in any company or entity. Through this course you will have new job prospects, with theoretical and practical knowledge about Industrial Symbiosis, while encouraging sustainability and circular economy.
Hydroden Summer School
The 2nd Hydrogen Summer School is designed to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for both students and professionals, with a fovus on the international hydrogen sector. This initiative is part of the European project “Green Skills for Hydrogen”, organized by the Bioeconomy and Environmental Cluster of Western Macedonia and Advent Technologies, in partnership with the Univercity of Western Macedonia. This program will offer participants the chance to enhance their understanding and expertise in hydrogen technologies, covering the entire value chain. The objectives of the Program are: 1.Trainning, reskilling and upskilling participants by offerring a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen technologies related to production, storage, usage and safety, as well as its applications, benefits and potential role in the energy transition. 2.Trainees will develop the ability to recognize, evaluate, and identify hydrogen technologies and practical applications. 3.Acquiring critical skills in evaluation, questioning, analysis, and interpretation to solve complex and unpredictable problems in line with the continuously evolving hydrogen sector. 4.Building a team consisting of researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals, centered on adopting hydrogen technologies and innovations.
Energy efficiency and sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for energy managers and energy experts
This training course focusses on practical strategies, technologies and methodologies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of SMEs. It is suitable for energy managers and energy experts who aim to enhance their knowledge and skills in improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Smart Building Programming Technician Course
This training course aims to provide to recent graduates the necessary technical education to utilise tools in order to design, install, monitor and maintain smart buildings projects, through building automation. The trainees are engaged in issues , such as smart building technologies, systems integration and programming, data management and analytics, cybersecurity, and other practical applications.
Training Course on Circular Economy
This training course provides the necessary knowledge and skills for a comprehensive understanding of the concept of Circular Economy and its principles. Furthermore, it enables the comprehension of the fundamental characteristics of the circular model and the potential transition from a linear system to a circular one. Specifically, it outlines the application of Circular Economy across various stages of a product’s lifecycle and the circular business model. Additionally, it examines the applications of the circular model in the primary sector and the national strategy for developing Circular Economy in Greece. Lastly, it places particular emphasis on the protection of the ecosystem, nature, and the biodiversity of the region.
Upskilling & Reskilling Programs in High Demand Sectors with Emphasis on Digital & “Green” Skills
This programme aims to provide theoretical training to unemployed adults in acquiring digital and green skills in the field of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and more specifically in RES applications for energy needs of buildings.The “Renewable Energy Systems Technician” programme at IEK Volteros trains professionals in the installation and maintenance of systems such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, geothermal, and solar thermal systems.
Microcredential in Start for Future – LEARN
This microcredential aims to develop skills associated with critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset/attitude, focusing on innovation and the creation of engineering solutions that can contribute to current and future societal challenges.
