GreenVET pathway

Original language

English

Original title of the resource

European youth elevate their communities through entrepreneurship

English translation of the title

Organization

Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe) — a non-profit network supporting youth entrepreneurship and employability.

Year of the publication

2024

Keyword

SDG 4: Quality education

Keyword

SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

Keyword

SDG 13: Climate action

Format

Best Practice

Vocational/professional sector

 

Sector

Various sectors

What is the resource about?

This article highlights how young people across Europe are driving positive change in their communities by developing entrepreneurial projects that solve social and environmental challenges. It showcases several student-led initiatives supported by Junior Achievement Europe that promote sustainable innovation, community engagement and practical business skills. The piece emphasises the role of entrepreneurship education in empowering youth to contribute meaningfully to local development and future workforce challenges

What is the resource about? (in English)

Why is the resource useful for VET actors?

This resource is useful for VET actors because it illustrates how entrepreneurship education can be integrated with community impact and sustainability, important themes in modern vocational training. It provides concrete examples of youth-led initiatives that combine business skills with problem-solving, giving inspiration for project-based learning and cross-sector cooperation in VET curricula. The article also underlines the value of fostering entrepreneurial mindsets among learners to enhance their employability and ability to address real-world challenges.

Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)

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