Empowering Success Together
Bridging the Green Skills Gap for Europe’s NGOs and SMEs.
Empowering Youth for Green Careers (EYGC) is an Erasmus+ initiative equipping organizations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway with practical tools to lead the sustainable transition.
Why EYGC?
Europe’s economy relies on SMEs and NGOs, yet only a fraction have adopted comprehensive sustainability practices. Our project addresses the ‘missing middle’ – organizations that lack the resources for expensive consultants but are eager to go green. By combining Latvian grassroots agility, Norwegian sustainability innovation, and Lithuanian VET expertise, we are building a transnational ecosystem for green vocational skills.
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Our Key ACTIVITIES
The European Green Deal is reshaping our economy, but 70% of SMEs struggle to find staff with the right eco-skills. We are closing this divide by providing open-access Vocational Education and Training (VET) resources tailored for small organizations.
Self-Evaluation Questionnaire
You cannot manage what you do not measure. Led by LJAC, this interactive tool allows NGOs and SMEs to benchmark their ecological footprint against EU Taxonomy standards. Assess your energy, waste, and digital habits in just 30 minutes.
Green Actions Generator
Move from theory to practice. Led by Menų ir dizaino mokymo centras, this digital tool provides a generated list of ‘5R’ actions (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle). Whether you are a creative studio or a service provider, find tailored actions to reduce your impact.
Green Workplaces Guidebook
A comprehensive manual for the transition. Led by Da Vinci Nordic, this e-book features case studies from carbon-neutral Norwegian enterprises and rural Latvian initiatives, offering a step-by-step curriculum for VET educators and managers.
What is the main goal of the EYGC project?
The “Empowering Youth for Green Careers” (EYGC) project aims to bridge the gap between environmental policy and daily practice. We help Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Vocational Education (VET) centers transition to sustainability. By providing practical, digital tools, we empower young employees and managers to measure their carbon footprint and implement “green” changes without needing expensive consultants.
Who are these tools designed for?
Our resources are tailored for three main groups:
– Small Organizations (SMEs & NGOs): If you don’t have a sustainability department, our Self-Evaluation Questionnaire acts as your starting point.
– Vocational Educators: Teachers in VET schools (especially in design and technology) can use our Guidebook to teach students about sustainable materials and workshop safety.
– Young Professionals: Youth entering the job market can use our Green Actions Generator to bring eco-friendly innovation to their new workplaces.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. As a project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, all our intellectual outputs – including the Audit Tool, the Generator, and the Guidebook – are released as Open Educational Resources (OER). They are available free of charge to any organization in Europe and beyond.
My organization is based in a rural area. Can we still participate?
Absolutely. Rural inclusion is a core priority of our coordinator, LJAC (Latvia). Our tools are designed to be “lightweight” and fully accessible on mobile devices, ensuring that organizations in remote areas with limited internet bandwidth can still perform green audits and access our training materials.
How can we join the pilot testing phase?
We are currently looking for organizations to test our resources in 2026. If you are interested in receiving a free assessment of your workplace’s ecological footprint and helping us refine the tool, please contact us via the form below or email your national partner representative.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our mission and help empower youth towards successful careers in the green sector today!