GreenVET pathway

Original language

English

Original title of the resource

‘Care to Smile’ – a sustainable high-school student company

English translation of the title

Organization

Nordregio – Nordic research institute for regional development and planning

Year of the publication

2020

Keyword

SDG 4: Quality education

Keyword

SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

Keyword

SDG 13: Climate action

Format

Other

Vocational/professional sector

 

Sector

Various sectors

What is the resource about?

If applicable, please give an English translation of your description ‘Care to Smile’ tells the story of a student-founded company where high-school learners in Lithuania created a sustainable oral care product and ran a business while keeping environmental principles at the forefront. The team took part in the Junior Achievement programme, earned recognition as the 3rd best student company in Lithuania in 2020, and produced a solid toothpaste made from natural ingredients in recyclable packaging. The case illustrates how youth can combine business skills with health and environmental responsibility

What is the resource about? (in English)

Why is the resource useful for VET actors?

This resource is valuable for VET actors because it showcases how entrepreneurial skills and sustainability principles can be combined in a real student-led business project. It can be used as a case study in courses on social entrepreneurship, sustainable product development, production, and marketing, demonstrating that young people can create tangible solutions with environmental and health benefits. The story helps vocational educators show how classroom knowledge translates into real-world practice.

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

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