Green Jobs: The Second Edition Kicks Off at Liceo Artistico Don Gaspare Morello

The second edition of the training program "Green Jobs - Educational Workshops Following the Challenge-Based Method" officially began on February 19, 2025, at Liceo Artistico Don Gaspare Morello. With the participation of 40 students, the initiative aims to raise awareness among young people about environmental sustainability and prepare them for the green professions of the future through an innovative and engaging approach.

The **Sfide- Generazioni in Crescita** project, supported by the European Union under the Next Generation EU program and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), aims to combat educational poverty and reduce school dropout rates through an integrated approach that combines formal and non-formal education.

An Opportunity for the New Generations

Following the success of the first edition, which saw strong student involvement and led to the creation of three green-themed board games, the training program is being renewed with new participants and new goals. Over the coming months, the program will offer students the opportunity to acquire practical skills related to Green Jobs, the professions directly linked to the ecological transition.

During the workshops, students will explore sustainability-related topics, tackle real-world challenges in the job market, and acquire fundamental tools and knowledge for their professional future.

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Learning Through Challenges: The Challenge-Based Learning Approach

At the core of these educational workshops is the Challenge-Based Learning method, an innovative approach that encourages students to face real-world problems and develop concrete solutions to promote sustainability. This hands-on method goes beyond theory, engaging young people in project design, problem-solving, and green economy experiences.

Among the scheduled activities, students will participate in a Hackathon, a collaborative event where they will develop a game (analog or digital) to help their peers understand the opportunities offered by Green Jobs and the global environmental challenges. The goal is to make sustainability topics more accessible and easier to understand for everyone through an interactive and engaging approach, incorporating an educational perspective into the game.

A Final Event to Celebrate the Journey

At the end of the program, a final event will take place, involving both participants from the second edition and those from the first edition. This event will be a valuable opportunity for sharing and exchanging experiences.

During the event, students will present their projects, sharing ideas and solutions for a more sustainable future.

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The "Sfide" Project

The Sfide project is funded by the European Union through the Next Generation EU - PNRR M5C3 - Investment 1.3 program, which includes structured socio-educational interventions to combat educational poverty in Southern Italy, with the support of the third sector.

The project leader is Casa della Comunità Speranza (CCS), supported by partners such as Fondazione Comunitaria di Agrigento e Trapani, AVSI, Solidarietà ed Azione, Euroform, Zaffiria, I.C. “Borsellino-Ajello,” Cooperativa Sociale Alma, and I.C. “Grassa”.

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For participation or further information, contact Alessia Gambino at: 📧 a.gambino@fcagrigentotrapani.it