The RECOGREEN project, funded under the Erasmus+ program (KA220-VET), marks a significant step forward in vocational training by focusing on the development of rural areas and the integration of skills needed for the green and digital transitions . Led by a consortium of European partners, this project aims to develop innovative educational resources to promote the adoption of sustainable practices and strengthen the alignment between training and employment . It also lays the groundwork for structuring training ecosystems by integrating new forms of skills recognition, such as micro-credentials.
Faced with growing environmental and technological challenges, the RECOGREEN project aims to transform vocational training by integrating essential skills for the adaptation of rural areas. Thanks to digital tools and interactive training modules, learners will have access to content adapted to the requirements of tomorrow's job market. The training courses developed within the framework of RECOGREEN will cover a wide variety of professional sectors, ranging from sustainable agriculture (chestnuts, truffles) to renewable energies (geothermal energy), including services and new professions linked to the ecological and digital transition.
The RECOGREEN project aims to:
- Develop a skills framework for rural professions, based on sustainable development and digital technology;
- Create innovative educational resources, accessible to trainers and learners;
- Promote collaborations between educational establishments and businesses, in order to strengthen the integration of sustainable and digital practices;
- Explore new forms of skills recognition, particularly through micro-certifications, to promote employability and professional mobility;
- Strengthen the capacities of local actors in monitoring and evaluating change, in order to optimize the impact of training and improve the management of territorial transitions.
The RECOGREEN project is based on a network of European partners with varied and complementary expertise:
- National Union of Rural Family Homes (France): Project coordinator, specialist in work-study programs and integration in rural areas, involved in educational innovation.
- Akureyri Verkmenntaskólinn (Iceland): Technical and vocational education institution, experienced in digital training and immersive teaching practices.
- Udruga Breza (Croatia): Organization specialized in supporting young people in vulnerable situations and integrating green skills.
- The Cube Consultants (France): Consulting firm in prospective management of jobs and skills, providing a structured methodology on territorial development and impact monitoring.
- MFR Sorbo Ocagnano (France – Corsica): Emerging player in professional training in rural areas, experimental territory for the project.
- Porolissum (Romania): Key partner for the capitalization of results and the link with training and innovation structures in Eastern Europe.
- Eesti LEADER Liit (Estonia): National Federation of Local Action Groups, facilitating the integration of project results into rural development policies.
A lasting impact on education and employment
By integrating the principles of rural development into vocational training , RECOGREEN aims to prepare a new generation of professionals capable of meeting ecological and digital challenges . This project is part of a comprehensive approach designed to strengthen business competitiveness while promoting better skills recognition through micro-certifications. Particular attention will also be paid to monitoring and evaluating the impact of training programs, in order to optimize learning paths and adapt teaching methodologies based on feedback from the field. This dimension aims to support local stakeholders in adopting effective evaluation tools to better measure the impact of training on employment, social inclusion, and local economic development.
RECOGREEN is a project co-financed by the European Union's Erasmus+ program, within the framework of action KA220-VET ( Cooperation between organisations for innovation and the exchange of good practices in vocational training ).
