In a world where sustainability is a priority, new skills are needed to address the twin transition: green and digital. Society is facing a shortage of professionals capable of leading this change – both in the public and private sectors – and vocational education and training (VET) provides a crucial response to develop innovative and sustainable knowledge, steering the world of work toward a more responsible and competitive future.
This is the goal of the ADDUPT project: to integrate green and digital competences into vocational training programs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, contributing to the dual transition toward a more sustainable and digital future. Over three years, the project has followed a structured path divided into three phases, building a concrete bridge between education, innovation, and the green labour market.
In the first phase, ADDUPT carried out a broad participatory analysis to explore trends in the green sector and identify emerging skills in the Western Balkans. In collaboration with transition-oriented enterprises, institutions, and local stakeholders, the project defined the real needs of the new green economy, laying the groundwork for vocational education that responds to today’s environmental and social challenges.
Recognizing the crucial role of trainers and educators, the second phase transformed the research results into an online, free capability-building program, focused on developing digital micro-learning resources. These flexible and innovative tools serve as an effective way to update curricula and provide accessible, dynamic learning paths.
The third phase brought the results to life. Three virtual mobility exchanges connected trainers from different countries, encouraging the exchange of experiences and the creation of 60 digital micro-learning resources in seven languages, covering sustainability, green and digital skills. These resources have been integrated into the Vocational Education and Training Action Plans of the Balkan partner institutions. Such initiatives have strengthened the development of a shared, more sustainable, innovative, and interconnected training system.
ADDUPT is not just a project, it represents a decisive step toward vocational training as a driver of the green and digital transition. The project, nears its conclusion, marks the beginning of new collaborations and joint initiatives for a greener and more resilient Europe.
Don’t miss the chance to learn more: join the online conference “Green Skills for VET Excellence” on 28 November 2025, where results, ideas, and future perspectives for sustainable and forward-looking vocational training in Europe will be shared.
The event will feature sustainability experts from Centro Superior de Formación Europa and green tech specialists from CodeArts Solutions.
Register by filling out the form by 26 November 2025.
About ADDUPT
ADDUPT – Addressing skills mismatching in the green sector through digital upskilling of VET is a project funded by the European Union, aimed at developing and enhancing the skills, knowledge, resources, and capacities of vocational education and training (VET) organizations to meet the needs of the green sector.
Partners
- CENTRO SUPERIOR DE FORMACION EUROPA-SUR SA (Spain, Coordinator)
- Albanian Center for Education Care and Training (ACT CENTER) (Albania)
- Centar za ekonomski, tehnoloski i okolinski razvoj – CETEOR Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- ZELENI DOM-GREEN HOME UDRUZENJE (Montenegro)
- EUROTRAINING EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION (Greece)
- CESIE ETS (Italy)
- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY TIRANA (Albania)
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Banja Luka Region (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD (Cyprus)
For further information
Read the project description.
Visit the project website learning4green.eu.
Contact Fabiana Adamo fabiana.adamo@cesie.org
