Let's make our future green! Apply for the 2023 ETF Green Skills Award!

Share your story with us and become the next ETF Green Skills Awards winner!

? The ETF Green Skills Award is back

The European Training Foundation (ETF) is launching a call for good practice on the development of skills for the green transition. 

What we are looking for? 

We are looking for inspirational and innovative ideas that can contribute to greener and fairer economies and societies, equipping teachers and trainers with up-to-date knowledge on environmental issues and green technologies, introducing training courses developing green skills, implementing innovative measures and actions that prepare learners for the green economy, etc.

What’s in for you?

Winners will receive the ETF Green Skills Award 2023, will be invited to attend an award ceremony where they will meet like-minded talents and help spread the 'green' voice, will be showcased in high-profile publications of the ETF and will be the focus of short films, helping to take their stories to new audiences around the world.

Who will decide?

From the 10 finalists, one winner will be selected by a public vote and a further two winners will be selected by an international jury composed of experts from different EU bodies and other international institutions. The selection criteria will include relevance, innovation, replicability and impact.

How to apply?

Applying is very easy. Complete the online application form in Arabic, English, French, Russian and Ukrainian and submit it by 23 April 2023 (23:59 CEST)

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? About the past edition: Green Skills Award 2022

??? Food for thought: Which are the core skills required for green jobs? Green skills are the knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society. The good news is that you already have or are developing skills that can help create a greener economy. But what skills are considered to be 'green' and why? ?

Have a look on the analysis prepared by ILO, 2018 (link to the source: Skills for a greener future: A global view)