A greener economy requires a workforce with adequate green skills. The participants will learn which concepts of green transitions are currently discussed on system and on company level and explore what their respective implications are for green jobs and green skills development.

Abstract:

A greener economy requires a workforce with adequate green skills. The participants will learn which concepts of green transitions are currently discussed on system and on company level and explore what their respective implications are for green jobs and green skills development.

Learning Objectives:

On completion of the training, participants:

  • are able to describe policies, strategies and concepts on green economy,
    green skills and green jobs
  • are able to name international initiatives, approaches and standards for greening companies
  • can derive green competence requirements for different groups of employees from these standards
Contents:

  • The concept and approaches of (inclusive) green economy in the context of sustainable development on different implementation levels
  • Green jobs and green competences Green occupations and greening
    occupational profiles 
  • International initiatives, approaches, and standards for greening companies
  • International case studies (e.g. from environmental TVET to TVET towards sustainable development)
Target Group:

  • TVET experts
  • TVET management staff
  • Decision makers from relevant ministries, authorities and institutions
  • Private sector stakeholders (from all occupational fields)
  • GIZ staff