Soft skills on the green labour market

Project objective - to promote the development of soft skills and provide young peope with the essential competencies to navigate the labour market effectively and flexibly.

The project focuses on ensuring that the skills acquired by young people match not only current but also future employment opportunities. It is essential to foster a new generation that is ready for the green transformation of the labour market.

Project duration: 1 January, 2024 - 31 December, 2026

Project budget: €400,000

Project partners:

Spółdzielnia Socjalna Zielone Śląskie (Poland),

Youth for Equality (Slovakia),

SUSHAL HUB SDRUZHENIE (Bulgaria),

Všį Žmogiškųjų išteklių stebėsenos ir plėtros biuras.

This project is funded by the European Union.

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"Green" skills list for the labour market (In English):

Erasmus+ · KA220-VET · 2024–2027Registration of schools and universities for the project: Soft Skills on the Green Labour Market

Free, modern workshops developing young people’s soft skills (ages 16–26): online – 1 day + in-person – 2 days. We work with e-learning (6 modules), the EcoMission game, and real job postings.

Project start: 15.01.2024Project end: 14.01.2027

Recruitment 2025/26Registration open (limited spots)

About the ProjectThis project is designed with modern education in mind – we invest in the development of young people’s soft skills (16–26 years old) to help them enter the green labour market more easily and consciously. The program combines practice (games and simulations, real job postings), e-learning (6 modules), the EcoMission game, and a resource base. Workshops are led by experienced trainers. As a result, schools and universities receive ready-to-use solutions, while participants build their Green Portfolio with tangible evidence of their skills.

Project TaskTo strengthen young people’s preparation for professions related to the green transition through the development of: communication, teamwork, eco-empathy, critical thinking, negotiation, self-discipline, and stress resilience – all based on 4.0 scenarios and tools.

Project GoalThe development of communication, teamwork, eco-empathy, critical thinking, negotiation, and stress resilience.

FundingErasmus+ (KA220-VET), partnership PL-LT-SK-BG; joint e-learning modules and the EcoMission game.

Duration15.01.2024 – 14.01.2027

Workshop ProgramThe cycle consists of two thematic blocks, which together form a coherent pathway:ONLINE organizes the basics and prepares for action (micro-lessons, quizzes, working with job postings), while IN-PERSON is intensive practice with a trainer (EcoMission game, case studies, simulations, problem-solving tools). Everything is based on our application (6 e-learning modules, infographics, worksheets) and modern teamwork methods.

Block I — ONLINE (1 day)Basics and preparation

• M1. Introduction to soft skills in the green job market

• M2. Eco-empathy at work

• M3. Sustainable development compass in business

Block II — IN-PERSON (2 days)Practice and implementation

• M4. Green diplomacy: navigating environmental negotiations

• M5. Self-discipline, critical thinking & reacting to stress

• M6. Green jobs — the future of sustainable careers

Participation Requirements

• Applicants: secondary schools (general, technical, vocational) or universities – primary schools are not eligible.

• Participants: youth aged 16–26; groups of up to 15 people.

• Each participant completes both formats: 1 day online (180 min) + 2 days in-person (180 min each).

• School/university provides a classroom with projector (in-person); participants need phone/computer (online).

• Participants gain access to the app (6 e-learning modules, infographics, quizzes, EcoMission game).

• Participation is free (Erasmus+, 2024–2027). Certificates awarded after completion.

• Participant data is processed solely for project purposes (GDPR); attendance lists and consent required.

Registration Process

• Complete the online registration form (institution details, number of groups).

• Verification by the organizer and schedule matching (online + in-person)