DESCRIPTION

The Secondary School of Wood and Forestry Maribor is a unique example of a school in Slovenia that provides education across the entire wood and forestry chain, preparing students for woodworking and forestry professions, which are the careers of the future. We provide education for careers in forestry and woodworking. Our school offers   vocational secondary education, technical secondary education, and lower vocational education in the following programs: Forester, Forestry Technician, Carpenter, Woodworking Technician, wood Processor. 
The school has around 45 teachers and just under 400 students.
After graduating from secondary school, students can continue their education at the Higher Vocational College for Wood and Education Maribor and earn the title of Engineer of Woodworking or Engineer of Design, or they can enroll in other higher education programs.

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https://srednja.lsmb.si/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
The GreenVET team consists of 7 professional staff members of the school: three teachers of vocational subjects in the field of woodworking, one teacher of vocational subjects in the field of forestry, two physical education teachers, and a school counselor.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
From participating in the project, we expect that the exchange of ideas and the acquisition of new experiences will help us explore opportunities to accelerate the green transition at our school.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
In five years, after participating in the GreenVET project, our school will be on the path of sustainable development. We will try to integrate green technologies and practices into our curriculum and daily operations. Our students will be well-versed in sustainable forestry and woodworking practices, equipped with the skills and knowledge to contribute to a greener future. We will also have partnerships with local and international organizations to support ongoing sustainability projects and provide real-world learning opportunities for our students.

DESCRIPTION
School Center Škofja Loka (SC Škofja Loka) is situated in the northwestern part of Slovenia. The tradition of our school Center dates to the year 1889 when a craft school was established in Škofja Loka. Ever since SC Škofja Loka has been providing vocational and technical education and training in the fields of mechanical and wood engineering.
SC Škofja Loka has four organizational units:

• Secondary School of Mechanical Engineering (695 students / inc. 169 apprentices, 71 teachers) (Adult Education: 90 students, 50 teachers)
• Secondary School of Wood Engineering (260 students / inc. 69 apprentices, 32 teachers)
• Higher Vocational College of Mech. and Wood Eng. (227 students and 29 lecturers)

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www.scsl.si

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
The SC Škofja Loka team will consist of: two teachers and two students from the Secondary School of Mechanical Engineering, and two teachers and two students from the Secondary School of Wood Engineering.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
From our participation in the GreenVET project, we primarily expect to exchange best practices with our partners, generate new ideas for actively pursuing sustainable development in all areas of our work, and explore new opportunities for long-term collaboration with new partners.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
ŠC Škofja Loka will be even more sustainable in 5 years' time, with internalized activities in caring for our environment, the search for environmentally friendly materials, care for energy and material efficiency in all segments of our work (organization, woodworking, mechanical engineering ...) by introducing digitalization tools for an efficient "digigreen" transition.

DESCRIPTION

The A' Technical School of Nicosia is the oldest technical school currently operating in Cyprus. Located on the hill of Agia Paraskevi in Nicosia, it is near the Pedagogical Academy. Established in 1954, the school functioned as the Nicosia Technical Institute from 1956 to 1958. Since 1959, it has operated as a Technical and Vocational School in its current form.
The building was designed by the architectural firm Tripe & Wakeham, London, founded by Anthony Charles Tripe and Philip Oliver George Wakeham in 1951. This firm was considered one of the best architectural offices of its time in London.
The school offers three-year programs in both theoretical and practical directions, two-year apprenticeship system programs (two days a week), and Post-Secondary Institutes of Vocational Education and Training (MIEEK) programs.

The school offers study programmes in the following subjects:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Electronic Applications
• Civil Engineering and Construction
• Applied Arts
• Hotel and Catering Professions

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https://tech-scholi1-lef.schools.ac.cy/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Leading the team is Mr. Michalis Kongorozis, an experienced educator in Electrical Engineering and Electronic Applications. Mr. Kongorozis is passionate about integrating new actions and initiatives that can enrich his teaching methods. He is dedicated to providing his students with opportunities and tools to inspire and motivate them. Mr. Kongorozis’s enthusiasm for sustainability and green technologies drives the team’s commitment to making a positive impact on the environment through education and practical applications.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
By participating in the GreenVET project and engaging in exchanges with European VET schools, we anticipate several significant benefits and outcomes for our school:

• Enhanced Capacities and Skills: Our representatives will gain advanced skills and knowledge in green technologies, sustainable practices, and strategies for combating climate change. This will empower them to become leaders in the green transition within our educational community.
• Knowledge Transfer: Equipped with new insights and tools, our representatives will be able to effectively transfer this knowledge to our school, benefiting both students and staff. This will create a ripple effect, spreading awareness and expertise throughout the entire school community.
• Strateic Implementation: The project will provide us with practical strategies and methodologies to integrate sustainability into our curriculum and daily practices. This includes developing new teaching materials, incorporating green principles into existing courses, and promoting eco-friendly practices school-wide.
• International Collaboration: Engaging with European VET schools will foster a spirit of collaboration and exchange of best practices.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
In five years, our school will be a beacon of sustainability and a leading example of green transition in VET education in Cyprus. The current and future teachers and students will be profoundly aware of their responsibilities and roles in safeguarding the climate and environment. This heightened awareness will translate into everyday actions and a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

Our school community will actively implement and promote strategies that support environmental sustainability. Classrooms and workshops will be equipped with the latest green technologies and resources, enabling hands-on learning and practical application of eco-friendly practices.

DESCRIPTION

The Post-Secondary Institutes of Vocational Education and Training (MIEEK) are co-funded by the European Social Fund and the Republic of Cyprus, supporting the European policy of continuous education and training engagement. Established in February 2012, MIEEK offers high-quality, two-year programs in emerging fields to meet the labor market's demands.
MIEEK provides opportunities for citizens, especially youth, to acquire, improve, or upgrade their professional qualifications and skills, enhancing their employability in both the Cypriot and European labor markets. Programs are offered at Technical and Vocational Schools in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos. Since March 2023, the Absolute Institute of Technical Education (AITE) in Limassol offers morning and evening classes.
The school offers study programmes in the following subjects: Organic Horticultural Crops, Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Computer and Communication Networks, Bakery – Confectionery, Culinary Arts, Design and Technology CNC – Woodworking, Dairy - Cheese-making, Electrical Installations and Automation, Catering Arts, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Technician, Foreman of Building and Technical Works.


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https://www.mieek.ac.cy/index.php/el/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Representing MIEEK, our GreenVET team is led by Mr. Michalis Anastasiou, an Academic Coordinator in the fields of Culinary Arts, Catering Arts, and Bakery-Pastry at the Post-secondary Institutes of Vocational Education and Training (MIEEK). Mr. Anastasiou is also an experienced educator deeply passionate about the intersections of the food industry, waste management, and sustainable culinary practices. His commitment to creative and sustainable food utilization drives his eagerness to participate in the GreenVET project, where he aims to both expand his knowledge and share his innovative strategies and ideas.
The GreenVET team is committed to advancing green initiatives and sustainability within technical and vocational education, making a positive impact on the environment and fostering a culture of innovation and responsibility.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
By participating in the GreenVET project and engaging in exchanges with European VET schools, we anticipate several significant benefits and outcomes for our institution. We look forward to gaining valuable insights and ideas from other relevant educational institutions in the EU, learning about EU standards and regulations, and identifying opportunities to make our school and practices more sustainable. This participation will enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff and students in areas related to sustainability and green practices, equipping them with the tools needed to lead and innovate.
We aim to effectively transmit this new knowledge to colleagues, students, and school staff, ensuring that the positive impact has a far-reaching and enduring effect on our entire school community. Additionally, the exchange with European VET schools will foster collaboration and networking, allowing us to share best practices and create lasting partnerships that benefit all involved.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
In five years, our educational institution will have not only caught up with the latest technologies and best practices in sustainability and ecological awareness but will also be a pioneer in the field of vocational education. Our facilities will incorporate cutting-edge green technologies, from renewable energy sources to eco-friendly materials and waste management systems. The curriculum will be enriched with modules focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and green technologies, preparing students for the future job market.

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At the DPFA Academy Group, we have been training educational specialists in Saxony since 1993.
Education is our passion! That's why our training teams put their heart and soul into teaching. The teaching concept in educator training is based on modern, scientific knowledge and the current legal requirements.
We live sustainability, diversity and democracy. Our interdisciplinary and authentic team cultivates a participatory cooperation with the students at eye level.
We teach movement and nature conservation in project-oriented lessons with numerous cooperation partners or hands-on in the school garden and the green classroom.

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https://www.dpfa-erzieher.de/erzieherausbildung-an-der-dpfa/die-dpfa

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Our GreenVET team consists currently of five teachers. Our school secretary is also part of the team, our school social worker, as well as our deputy headmistress and the head of the school. And, of course, we also try to get students on board, to participate in the project.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
Our expectations are to exchange experiences, to learn from others, to get input, and thereby gain many new ideas on a small and large scale, and perhaps ultimately to develop a mission statement, in which sustainability is anchored in our school.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
Our school has a school mission statement in which sustainability is firmly anchored. All actors in school life think in terms of sustainability, have internalised sustainability, and our future educational specialists that we train here, take the attitude that they are experiencing here, into their educational institutions and act as multipliers there.

DESCRIPTION

The vocational school center "Karl Preusker" Großenhain is a state school in the heart of Saxony. The educational program includes different vocational school types:

• vocational school (with and without dual training),
• vocational school for students with special educational needs,
• technical college,
• vocational secondary school,
• vocational grammar school.

The vocational school center pursues the goal of offering its students a competence center in the region. Our school offers a challenging demanding education at a high technical level. According to interests, needs and abilities, students and trainees can follow different educational paths. The training programme includes social assistant, health and general care, education and gastronomy and hospitality.
We guarantee inclusive, equal and high-quality education with a focus on autonomy and lifelong learning, taking individual resources into account.

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https://www.bsz-grossenhain.de/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Our GreenVET team consists of five teachers and two students so far from different departments of our BSZ Großenhain.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
Particularly important to us is the co-operation with partners, regionally, nationally and internationally, but also the development of methods that we can integrate into everyday school life.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
We imagine a cross-departmental interdisciplinary training, because we have so many departments here from catering to the carers, educators, right up to the vocational grammar school. We also want to cooperate a little more with the municipality of Großenhain and simply be integrated into city life. We are also trying to redesign our schoolyards, simply to create a bit of a relaxing place for the students in stressful times, where they can go and retreat somewhere and get a bit of relaxation. As a school, we also think solar panels on the roofs are great, for example. Or the regulation of our heating, the taps... . There are a few things we can still work on and improve and that's what we want for our future.

DESCRIPTION

The "San Benedetto" Institute, founded on 3 November 1956, has always pursued as its main objective: the training of qualified technicians prepared to enter the world of work or to continue their studies in the university world and today it proceeds in this course updated in terms of addresses and methodologies.

The strength of the institution is its range of training offers:

• Food and wine and hotel hospitality
• Agriculture and rural development, exploitation of local products and management of forestry and mountain resources
• Industry and craft for the made in Italy
• Maintenance and technical assistance
• Commercial services
• Health and social services
• Auxiliary arts to health professions: optician
• Auxiliary arts to health professions: dental practitioner
• Agricultural technician articulation production and processing
• Chemical technician Joint biotechnology

The institute is organized in three campuses, the headquarters is immersed in a large green area, not far from the urban center of Latina and along a major road, option that makes easily accessible even to students from outside the province. This has allowed the Institute to project itself as a real "campus", being able to accommodate within it important services for students, almost unique in the province, such as the college. In addition, there is a farm of about 40 hectares that is dedicated to the breeding of animals, nurseries and cheeses. Also in the territory of San Benedetto is present the Istituto Tecnico Superiore Bio Campus, a school of two years degree, which operates in the area of new technologies for the fact applied to the agro-food sector in Italy, It complements and expands the training offer of the institute.
N° student 1099
N° teacher 150

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https://www.ipasanbenedetto.edu.it/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
The team consists of the school head, three teachers, two students and the director of administrative services.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
From the participation of our school in the GreenVet project we expect, in our study paths and all the staff involved in the school, the acquisition of the values of sustainability, ecology and environmental protection. On the basis of these values, we imagine the possibility of offering cultural exchanges that can broaden the horizon of personal views and offer a European breath capable of significantly improving the quality of life of students, but also of future citizens.
No less important will be the strategic choices that the school can make in order to achieve the objectives set out, resulting also from the cultural and social exchange that the project provides.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
In five years' time we imagine our school with mature ideas and concrete choices aimed at achieving the above objectives.
Some ideas:

1. Waste reduction and recycling: for example, implementation of separate collection, paper reduction and composting.
2. Energy saving: LED lights, thermoregulation of the plants in order to reduce waste and use of photovoltaic panels, exercise bikes and kinetic carpets for energy production.
3. Water saving and rainwater harvesting
4. Organic food canteen and food education
5. Improving student well-being
6. Education for sustainability.

DESCRIPTION

The "Galilei-Sani" Institute of Higher Education was established on September 1, 2012, from the merger of the "G. Galilei" Technical Institute (active in the area since 1962) and the "A. Sani" Technical Institute (founded in 1972).
It is located in an easily accessible area of the city of Latina, well connected by urban and suburban transport networks.
Students of the "Galilei-Sani" Institute come from a wide and diverse socio-economic and cultural background, covering the central-northern areas of the province of Latina. This region includes towns with ancient and deep-rooted traditions in the Lepini-Ausoni mountains, as well as others founded during the Fascist era following the reclamation of the Pontine Marshes – including the capital itself – mostly populated by settlers from northeastern Italy.
The technical institute, technological sector, is a secondary school of a technical nature within the Italian education system. Technology, understood as the logical and appropriate use of tools to achieve a result based on given premises, is the common feature of the educational path in a technical institute. The specializations, where present, are chosen in the second year and are implemented in the final three-year period, while the first two years focus on the overall study direction.

The active specializations at the "Galilei-Sani" Institute of Higher Education are as follows:

• Chemistry, Materials, and Biotechnology
• Construction, Environment, and Territory
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering: Electronics
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering: Electrical Engineering
• Graphics and Communication
• Computer Science and Telecommunications
• Mechanics, Mechatronics, and Energy
• Transport and Logistics: Vehicle Construction - Aeronautical Construction (CDMA)
• Transport and Logistics: Operation of Maritime Systems and Equipment (CAIM)

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http://www.isgalileisani.edu.it

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Our GreenVET team consists of a diverse yet highly motivated group of four teachers and a committed group of students from various technical and vocational fields of study. Each member brings unique skills, ranging from renewable energy to technological design, with a particular focus on sustainable development. Together, we are currently working on designing and implementing a solar panel system within our school, with the goal of making it more energy self-sufficient. This collaboration between teachers and students not only fosters the exchange of innovative ideas but also allows us to put into practice what we have learned during our academic journey, developing tangible solutions to reduce our environmental impact. The project goes beyond a simple technical installation: we are also studying how to integrate these systems into daily educational activities to raise awareness among all students about renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
Our GreenVET team consists of a diverse yet highly motivated group of four teachers and a committed group of students from various technical and vocational fields of study. Each member brings unique skills, ranging from renewable energy to technological design, with a particular focus on sustainable development. Together, we are currently working on designing and implementing a solar panel system within our school, with the goal of making it more energy self-sufficient. This collaboration between teachers and students not only fosters the exchange of innovative ideas but also allows us to put into practice what we have learned during our academic journey, developing tangible solutions to reduce our environmental impact. The project goes beyond a simple technical installation: we are also studying how to integrate these systems into daily educational activities to raise awareness among all students about renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
Looking into the future with the GreenVET time machine, we envision a school that has become a true center of excellence in the Pontine Plain for clean energy and environmental sustainability. In five years, we see ourselves as a leading institution in renewable energy production and management, thanks to a fully operational solar panel system capable of covering a significant portion of the school's energy needs. However, this is not just about infrastructure. Our school will be a reference point for education on environmental topics, offering specific courses on renewable energy, resource management, and sustainable technologies, which will be integrated into the curriculum across all fields of study. Students will not only learn about these topics theoretically but will also have the opportunity to participate actively in hands-on projects aimed at reducing the school's environmental impact. Additionally, we foresee being part of an international network of green schools, with ongoing exchanges and collaborations with European institutions, promoting a global mindset focused on protecting the planet. In summary, we envision a school that not only teaches sustainability but lives it every day, becoming a concrete example for the entire local community and beyond.

DESCRIPTION

Bulduri Technical School is one of the most prestigious and tradition-rich educational institutions in the field of agriculture and horticulture in Latvia. The Technical School offers a wide range of training programmes, focusing on horticulture, landscape architecture and environmental improvement. With modern teaching methods and a wide range of apprenticeships, the Technical School provides quality education that prepares young people for successful careers.

Bulduri Technical School provides education for 250 students and employs 50 teachers in the following fields:

• Horticulture technician;
• Landscape construction technician;
• Florist;
• Chef;
• Hospitality technician;
• Arborist.

WEBPAGE
https://bulduri.lv/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Bulduri Technical School GreenVET team is made up of young people and teachers interested in sustainability topics. Participation in the project is voluntary, so all persons participating in the GreenVET team have a certain motivation and interest to implement various initiatives, as well as to learn and improve their knowledge about sustainability. Primarily, the team is made up of individuals who are involved in biology and environmental programmes.
Although the school is interested in sustainability topics and has implemented various projects and initiatives, until now there has been no dedicated unit or delegated persons responsible for environmental and sustainability issues at the school. At the same time, sustainability issues are to a large extent linked to the training programmes of the technical college, which makes it even more relevant. The project has therefore given a valuable push and we hope that the culture of sustainability will become stronger and new projects and initiatives will be implemented.
The GreenVET team has two students in addition to the teachers who are active, but in the future, we see that this team could grow as we promote sustainability ideas.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
ur main goal and benefit from participating in this project is the exchange of experiences with other participants. This project provides an excellent opportunity to learn from like-minded vocational training institutions. We aim to activate and strengthen the sustainability community at our technical school, making it a part of everyday life by implementing our ideas and initiatives.
The new contacts and cooperation opportunities arising from the project are also significant benefits. We participate with an open mind, eager to learn as much as possible, recognising the importance of this topic.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
We believe that in five years' time, Bulduri Technical School will have undergone a significant transformation. There will be many new landscaped areas, as we are actively working on them now. We have also implemented a number of different projects and initiatives and, overall, we have become well-known for our sustainability values and our brand. The school has become a centre of excellence, both in Latvia and in Europe.
And our students have become even more motivated, and not only within the school. Our students and graduates have become active agents of change both at home and in the companies they work for.

DESCRIPTION

Riga State Technical School (RSTS) is the largest vocational secondary education institution in Latvia. The main task of RSTS is to prepare students for work in specialized professions and to promote knowledge, skills, and attitudes that correspond to vocational qualifications and support competitiveness in a dynamic and changing working environment. Currently, 22 accredited vocational education programs are being implemented at RSTS in nine departments:

• Auto
• Computer
• Business
• Chemistry Technology
• Energetics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Printing
• Woodworking
• Railway

2,500 students are enrolled, taught by 350 teachers.

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https://www.rvt.lv/en/home/ 

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
Riga State Technical School (RSTS) has established an ECO Council, in which young people are active and the staff of the vocational education institution, especially teachers, are also involved in order to work together on sustainability issues. Our main mission is to create an environmentally friendly and sustainable environment, as well as to educate and engage students in various initiatives. The ECO Council is a new unit at the technical school and has existed for about a year but has already shown its activity and is developing rapidly. The ECO Council has implemented several initiatives and set certain goals for the future.
The council consists of approximately 10 students who have voluntarily chosen to work in our team. Each member has their own interests and we represent different curricula, but we all work towards common goals and are open to new initiatives. Teachers, on the other hand, are a valuable support, providing the necessary help and advice. The ECO Council is also supported by the administration and cooperative and responsive personnel, who help to achieve the best results.
The ECO Council has been active and has implemented not only initiatives within the Technical School but also participated in international projects and formed cooperation with representatives of professional education from various European Union countries. The biggest goal that the council is currently aiming for is to educate young people on sustainability issues and in the future to receive the green flag of the ECO school, which requires comprehensive involvement and is quite a complex process, especially considering the difference between general education schools and vocational education institutions.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
We see the technical school as an active and influential member of the sustainability movement, both locally and internationally. The added value within the project could come directly from international cooperation, as it will be an opportunity to exchange experience and learn from other project participants. We see that it can be a good opportunity to create new collaborations because all project participants are interested in sustainability issues. We are motivated to work with partners and possibly create joint projects and exchange knowledge and experience.
Our goal is to further activate and involve young people in the ECO Council, offering them more opportunities and resources so that they feel motivated and confident in their abilities. We see great potential in increasing the activity and involvement of young people, and in this sense, our cooperation partners will be very important. It is possible that we can organize special activities for young people as part of the project because we see that they are interested in such international cooperation, competitions and experience.
The main thing is for all participants to be open and ready to both learn and share information because these issues affect us all and only in this way is it possible to achieve common goals.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
We see that after five years, the Riga State Technical School is implementing a long-term education policy in line with the state's interests, creating a conceptual basis for an education model based on the working environment, providing students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills according to the needs of the labour market, creating opportunities to develop into independent, responsible, spiritually rich, a creative personality and a citizen of modern society. The technical school is not only a provider of knowledge for students, but also a creator of civic attitudes, and spiritual and moral values, providing an opportunity for active creative activity in the social and cultural life of the technical school/city/state, engaging in the preservation of traditions and cultural-historical heritage and solving environmental protection issues. The ECO Council has become a full-fledged structural unit, even more so, sustainability values have become the norm, in everyday life, and are an integral part of thinking. We want young people to understand that their actions matter and that they can have a real impact on the environment, and that's why they are active. We are working on events and initiatives that make our movement stronger, inspiring and motivating students of other general education and professional educational institutions throughout Latvia.
We can also see that the ECO Council and RVT as a whole have expanded the Technical School's participation in various international projects and events, ensuring the creation and implementation of international educational processes at the Technical School.
In the future, RVT will continue to implement the green course by creating 1) energy-efficient infrastructure: solar panels and collectors counts increase and installation on the roof of the RVT training building, installation of prototypes of the hall panel canopy for electric car charging, rainwater purification and reuse; the use of environmentally friendly learning equipment, for example, the use of augmented reality training equipment in the learning process, the use of air pollution purification devices and filters; 2) implementation of sustainable educational programs: Renewables energy technician (4 years); Integration of unmanned aircraft piloting training for the needs of economic sectors (integrated program IP); 3) Green literacy integration learning in topics, tasks; 4) Activities of the Eco Council to promote "Green thinking" and environmentally friendly behaviour in everyday life and technical school in the practical in action; 5) continuous identification, research, analysis of resources necessary for the implementation of the mission and strategic priorities of the Technical School.

DESCRIPTION

The IEK DELTA 360° Educational Group began its operations in the city of Patras in 2017, raising the bar for private education in the wider region of Southwestern Greece.
Two state-of-the-art buildings host workshops and classrooms for 95 specialties, breathing new life into the center of Patras and creating a hub for young people, both from the capital of Achaia and the neighboring regions of the Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania.
IEK DELTA 360°, combines the most modern vocational training facilities, top industry professionals – instructors, and a dynamic connection with the job market.
IEK DELTA 360° has a strong presence in other cities in Greece (Athens, Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Xanthi, Kalamata, Volos, and Chania), which ensures the educational and professional networking of their student community across Greece.
As the technologically pioneering Educational Group, with a journey spanning five decades, IEK DELTA 360° elevates the status of vocational institutes, offering practical studies, training, and specialization under conditions that mirror the real job market.
Their mission is to provide every student with the opportunity for quality training and immediate professional placement.

IEK DELTA 360° provides education to approx. 1,500 students in the study fields:

• Gastronomy
• Tourism
• Technical professions
• Fashion and Beauty
• Health and sports professions
• IT and electronic
• Business administration and economics
• Applied arts
• Education and social services
• Media and sound
• Performing Arts
• Agricultural training

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https://www.iekdelta360.gr/iek-delta-360-patra

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
not in the Excel

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
not in the Excel

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
not in the Excel

DESCRIPTION

For 50 years, IEK SBIE has been the top choice for guaranteed professional success. Thousands of its graduates staff the largest private and public institutions in the country, demonstrating the trust the professional world places in the quality and prestige of the school.
After many years of providing high-standard vocational education in Attica, IEK SBIE expanded in 2021 to Patras, offering young people in Western Greece the opportunity to pursue higher-level studies, choosing from 32 specializations that meet modern market needs.
With its new campus in Patras, IEK SBIE, remains faithful to the tradition and values that have established it in the minds of students and parents as synonymous with prestige and quality, and it is here to transform the landscape of vocational education throughout Western Greece.

IEK SBIE provides vocational education in the following study fields:

• Health Studies
• Beauty
• Education
• Sports
• Tourism
• Gastronomy
• Business administration and economics
• Informatics and new technologies
• Applied arts
• Mechanical and electrical engineering

WEBPAGE
https://sbie.edu.gr/

Q1: INTRODUCE YOUR GREENVET TEAM
The GreenVET team is let by a teacher whose studies and professional activity is primarily focused on music education and general education in pre-school children. Over the past four years, feeling the need to pass on her knowledge to new students who are potentially professionals in the field, she started working as an adult educator in SBIE. With a sense of responsibility and professionality, she transmits her love for music as well as the multiple benefits of music, while at the same time, she helps students understand through basic knowledge of music notation the greatness of this universal language.

Q2: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GREENVET PROJECT AND THE EXCHANGE WITH EUROPEAN VET SCHOOLS?
Our GreenVET team expects to learn new ways of reinforcing her ecological awareness on a practical level. Meeting colleagues from other European countries will aid in her getting a well-rounded idea concerning ecological practices which are followed in other countries and how these are applied or could be applied within Greek grounds. The love and respect for our home, the environment, is a matter of cultural education. We firmly believe that all educational institutions should promote environmental respect with actions, not just words. We believe that GreenVET exists to transmit the knowledge and our team, along with the rest of the participants, should do their best to protect our home.

Q3: GET INTO OUR GREENVET TIME MACHINE. WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN 5 YEARS?
IEK SBIE is an educational institution which not only teaches students their desired profession, but also fosters fundamental life principles like respect, morality, nobility, esthetic quality, empathy, etc. It should also be noted that it is also an enterprise positioned in Greece, which means that all actions on reducing pollutants and waste must be financially viable through time. Therefore, the goal is dual: to firstly pass on the necessary knowledge concerning green practices to its students, and secondly, to render the School as zero-pollutant.
She also believes that in five years’ time, with the help of GreenVET, the first goal will for sure be achieved. The second one is multifaceted which means that it cannot be predicted if it is possible or not to be achieved, at least not with her existing knowledge.