Duration: 1. 10. 2024 – 31. 7. 2027
Reference: 2024-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000254304
The In4Sustain – Innovative learning methodologies to foster sustainability, through digital tools & entrepreneurial mind- set among T&C employees project aims to upskill the textile and clothing sector toward green transformation. It will do so by upskilling VET providers and providing them with training resources to foster sustainability, through digital interactive tools & entrepreneurial mind-set, among T&C employees. T&C employees will then be able to innovate concretely processes and create sustainable products and services taking into consideration consumers needs and fostering at the same time responsible consumption.
Activities
- Field research activities to promote knowledge sharing and consensus building between VET providers, TC companies
and consumers. - The design of a Methodological handbook, a gamified learning platform and video-lectures.
- A Train the Trainers and a piloting with T&C employees including self learning and a Mini-accelerator.
- Learning culminates in the Sharing Days and Traveling Exhibitions (showcase) with projects from the “mini accelerator
program”. - Dissemination and exploitation.
Results
- An European Roadmap of innovation in learning methodologies to foster sustainability and a Guide, tips and success stories
on consumer engagement by T&C companies. - A Methodological Handbook, a Gamified learning platform and Training materials (OER) helping T&C VET providers to
deliver training on sustainability. - A mini accelerator programme for T&C employees, sustainable innovations projects and related prototypes.
- Sharing Days and Traveling Exhibitions for dissemination and sustainability.
The role of STEP Institute
STEP will play an active role throughout all phases of the project, with the focus on coordinating WP3, which is at the core of In4Sustain. This work package focuses on developing a gamified learning platform, creating training materials (OERs), and implementing innovative teaching methods to assist VET providers in adapting vocational education and training to the labour market needs of the T&C industry. Additionally, STEP will lead the design of the Methodological Handbook and organize the Pan-European Conference.
