Global green transition
As the challenges of global warming, environmental degradation and resource depletion become more pressing, world leaders have taken decisive action to protect our planet for future generations.
Policy frameworks, legislative changes and investments are at the forefront of a global transformation towards a green, digital and inclusive world.
Every major aspect of the European economy, the labor market and people’s behavior is changing, bringing both challenges and opportunities.
The important role of tourism
As one of the most important sources of economic output and employment , the tourism sector is a powerful development asset for many countries, including Bulgaria, Lithuania and Turkey.
If well managed, tourism can have a positive impact on the environment and on host communities.
To make the most of its potential to help create a better future, the tourism sector needs professionals with green skills who can help it navigate the challenges and opportunities of green transition.
VET builds the right skills
A changing world of work brings the importance of vocational education and training to the fore, as it can suggest relevant training opportunities and develop the right skills for the future.
VET systems can better align education and skills with emerging trends and needs in society and labour markets.
Tourism VET can equip a wide range of learners with the skills, attitudes and behaviours that will enable them to be thoughtful consumers and future workers, unlocking the sector’s green potential.
The TRANS4GREEN project
TRANS4GREEN is a small-scale project, that valorize the role of green skills for the sustainable development of toursim.
The project aims to incorporate green skills into tourism VET in Bulgaria, Turkey and Lithuania so as to enhance the capacity of the learners and graduates with diverse profiles to benefit from emerging career opportunities presented by sustainable tourism.
The project is designed to respond to the needs of the regions and countries in which the project partners operate, in particular the need for green skills in tourism, and to provide a solution within VET.
News & Events
New Milestone: TRANS4GREEN Methodology Finalized and Ready to Use!
We are excited to announce the finalization of the TRANS4GREEN Methodology for Teaching Green Transferable Skills in Tourism VET! In support of greening the Tourism VET (and not only) it is freely available to VET providrs, educators and individuals.
Post-Piloting Partner Meeting in Yalova: Reflecting on Pilot Results and Planning Next Steps
Following the successful pilot testing session in Yalova, a partner meeting was held on May 9th, 2025 to discuss the outcomes, feedback, and next steps for the TRANS4GREEN project.
Kicking Off the Pilot Testing Sessions for the TRANS4GREEN Outputs
The first pilot testing session was held on May 8th, 2025, in Yalova, Turkey. It was attended by 20 enthusiastic students and representatives from the other project partners, with the aim of validating the developed TRANS4GREEN Methodology and Toolbox.
TRANS4GREEN METHODOLOGY: A Holistic Framework for promoting sustainable tourism
The TRANS4GREEN project continues. The task of the current second activity is to prepare a methodology for teaching transversal green skills in vocational training and tourism education.
First Reports from the TRANS4GREEN Project Are Now Available!
The TRANS4GREEN project has achieved an important milestone with the release of its first reports, focusing on pathways for integrating transversal green skills into vocational education and training (VET) curricula.
A co-design focus-group workshop in Lithuania
The third co-design focus group workshop took place on 12th of August in Lithuania. The event was organised by Graičiūnas School of Management (AVM).
Representatives from the tourism sector, educators, trainers and learners joined the workshop.