Entrepreneurship Training in Circular Economy and SUSTAINability for Young Individuals with a Multicultural Background
C-SUSTAIN
About the project
C-SUSTAIN is an Erasmus+ project that aims to empower young individuals with multicultural backgrounds through entrepreneurship education in the field of circular economy and sustainability. The project aligns with key European priorities including inclusion, diversity, active citizenship, and youth employability by embedding the principles of GreenComp, EntreComp, and lifelong learning into youth-focused educational strategies.
Goals
Empowerment Through Sustainability: Equip young people from diverse backgrounds with practical entrepreneurial skills and competencies rooted in the circular economy and sustainable development.
Inclusive Learning: Design and implement inclusive and interactive non-formal learning experiences that support the social, civic, and professional development of marginalized youth.
Capacity Building for Youth Workers: Provide tools and training to youth workers through a blended learning model to amplify the reach and impact of circular economy education.
Community Integration & Innovation: Foster a multicultural learning environment that promotes integration, encourages creative solutions to environmental challenges, and connects youth to local and EU-wide sustainability goals.
Project number: KA220-YOU-8CC9674D
Cooperation partnerships in youth (KA220-YOU)
Project end date: 31-10-2026
Activities
Project Management
Oversight of partner coordination, administration, and quality assurance.
Evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure milestones are achieved.
Development of a Project Handbook.
Outreach & Engagement Strategy
Build awareness around youth entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Conduct local engagement events and co-creation labs.
Recruit multicultural youth through inclusive campaigns.
Blended Learning & Training of Trainers (ToT)
Design a hybrid program with physical and digital formats.
Develop learning materials, e-learning platforms, and assessment tools.
Train youth workers to facilitate learning in local and EU contexts.
Pilot Program
Rollout of hands-on activities, mentorship, and makeathons.
Facilitate work-based learning and entrepreneurship simulations.
Evaluate training effectiveness and participant feedback.
Dissemination & Communication
Promote project outcomes at local, national, and EU levels.
Organize showcases, social media campaigns, and digital storytelling initiatives.
Share a final toolkit and best practices guide for replication.
Partners
Project coordinator, expert in instructional design and multicultural youth training.
Focused on community development, environmental education, and support for displaced individuals.
Specializes in civic engagement and sustainability education in multicultural settings.
Advocates for youth empowerment and non-formal education using digital platforms.
Supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and public-private partnerships for sustainable development.
Experienced in rural development, youth inclusion, and climate action initiatives.
