PA 2019-14543 – Regione Emilia-Romagna
IFTS – Junior Expert in Circular Economy
1st Pilot Edition – International Summer School
A blended learning course training 25 young Europeans in sustainability and circular economy
Duration: 800 hours (480 online + 320 internship)
Format: Blended: online + in-presence in Ferrara, Italy
Number of Participants: 25
Registration Deadline: 15 November 2020
Cost: Free (travel and accommodation self-funded)
Qualification: EQF Level 4
Project Overview
The IFTS “Junior Expert in Circular Economy” is a blended learning pilot course training 25 young Europeans who hold a school diploma and are preferably not in employment, education or training (NEET). The course equips participants with the tools and skills needed for sustainable development and circular transition in economy and society, following the 3 Rs principles: reduce, reuse and recycle.
Participants gain skills in the analysis, evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes, impact assessment methods, total quality management for environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital literacy.
Objectives
- Equip young Europeans with practical skills for sustainable development and circular economy transitions
- Train participants in analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes for environmental sustainability
- Foster entrepreneurial skills in the context of circular and bio-based business models
- Provide work experience through a 320-hour internship in companies across participant countries
Implementation
The course comprises three teaching blocks delivered online, followed by five weeks of in-presence training in Ferrara, Italy, and a 320-hour internship in a company located in each participant’s own country. Teaching blocks cover circular economy fundamentals, environmental innovation, management methodologies and entrepreneurial skills. The internship provides real-world experience within a company’s innovation process.
Expected Results
- 25 young Europeans trained and qualified at EQF Level 4 in circular economy
- Practical skills gained in environmental sustainability, quality management and entrepreneurship
- Work experience in companies across multiple European countries
- A validated blended learning model for international VET courses in green economy
The Junior Expert in Circular Economy course opens new professional pathways for young Europeans at the forefront of the green transition.
Organizers
ART-ER - Daniela Sani
ART-ER develops a number of initiatives with the objective to consolidate the employability of human resources in the research and TT field, by empowering their competences and their synergies with businesses.
CENTOFORM - Chiara Pancaldi
VET centre located in Emilia Romagna, Italy for more than 15 years it has been providing LLL and TVET trainings for adults, demonstrating the efficacy of post-secondary and tertiary non-university courses, representing a pillar of the regional education system with an average employment rate equal to 70%.
myclimate Foundation - Florian Strasser
Swiss non-profit organisation for climate protection and sustainable development, both globally and locally. The expertise covers high-quality climate protection projects, climate-friendly/sustainable business solutions, and action-oriented educational, vocational and capacity building courses enabling employees, apprentices and students to contribute to climate protection and sustainability.
Tallinn University of Technology - Veiko Karu
The only technological university in Estonia which is the flagship of Estonian engineering and technology education. TalTech supports sustainable development through R&D and science based higher education in the field of engineering and technology.
University of Oulu - Veiko Karu
Multidisciplinary research and education community and one of the biggest universities in Finland. It is the coordinator of the EIT-RM ADMA doctoral course focusing on doctoral training and generating experts in RM area in academia and industry
Useful links
🇪🇺 European Programme
Partner
ART-ER (IT)
Centoform Srl (IT)
Myclimate Foundation (CH)
Tallinn University of Technology (EE)
University of Oulu (FI)
FAQ
The call is not yet open. Potential candidates are encouraged to sign up to our waitlist. Each of our waitlisted applicants will be directly notified once the application opens for submissions.
You will be asked to submit a CV in EUROPASS format. You will also have to attach a video as a motivation statement and answer a few questions.
The blended learning course “Junior Expert in Circular Economy” will train 25 European young people who are qualified with a school diploma (e.g. Licei, Abitur, Matura, Baccalauréat, upper secondary, or vocational school certificates) and preferably are neither in employment nor education or training. University students are accepted as well.
This course is tuition-free. However, candidates will have to cover their own food and travel expenses during their 5-week live training in Ferrara, Italy which is currently scheduled for September-October 2021.
Additional questions can be sent via email to ana.falcon@taltech.com or the contact form below.
This course will equip you with tools and skills in sustainable development and circular economy, as well as skills in impact assessment evaluation methods, total quality management for environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital literacy.
EQF level IV is a qualification recognized by the European Union, which certifies that the student has factual and theoretical knowledge within a field and a range of skills required to generate solutions in this field
No, the course organizers will aid participants to start an internship with a company located in their countries.
The internship takes place in the country of the participant
