Context:
Nowadays in global discussions resource efficiency and the low-carbon society have emerged as central themes.
In 2013 EU has identified the need to turn the Union into a resource-efficient, green and competitive low-carbon economy.
By 2050 in EU’s economy resources will be sustainably managed, from raw materials to energy, water, air, land & soil. EU should cut its emission to 80% below 90’s levels.
In this frame, the forecast is that over a million of new jobs will be created and new technical and soft skills especially in green sector will be redefined.
Although high-level education in this field is largely available, the labour market lacks medium-level and operational manpower. These jobs do not require academic training but solid technical skills.
In this context, NE(W)AVE – reNEWable e-VEt learning project comes to life.
General aims of the project
To increase the knowledge of the VET sector in partners countries, dedicated to renewable energy
To enhance the technical skills of learners
To open a new potential market for young people in possession of more traditional skills such as electricians, plumbers and installers
To strengthen the skills of VET teachers and trainers
To investigate which professionals’ profiles, companies of the sector want
To increase the ability of young people to compete in a competitive market
To promote innovative teaching methods
To promote mobility in the field of education, training and knowledge in Europe.
A gap analysis in each country
An analysis to outline the real needs of the sector both in terms of thematic content and real needs of companies.
An online course for specialists
A comprehensive e-learning model for the future professionals in the renewable energies who want to upgrade/convert their competences and to re-qualify themselves in this field.
An e-toolkit for teachers and trainers
A free-standing open training resource for teachers and trainers dedicated to online training and the management of European mobility.
Mini Course on Mobility Management for Mentors
A guide for company mentors who wish to host learners at their companies and for VET trainers who wish to involve their learners .
Best practices
The best practices gathered during the project will be made available to all institutions, companies and public administrations to strengthen sectoral policies in the renewable energy field in Europe.
News
Newsletter 6: Can the World Run on Renewable Energy?
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Newsletter 5: The Coronavirus impact on climate actions and the NE(W)AVE efforts to support renewable energy sector
On 9 April 2020, the environment ministers of 13 EU Member States stressed that Europe must not forget about the persistent climate and ecological crisis when defining its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that the coronavirus has had an impact on climate...
The importance of renewable energy sector in boosting soft skills and creating jobs
“Renewable energy is a clear winner when it comes to boosting the economy and creating jobs”. Tom Steyer The 2nd training course on renewable energies arranged within the NE(W)AVE project has just successfully come to an end. At St.H , in Palermo and at Heliotec, in...
Newsletter 2: Open Online Course for future professionals in the renewable energy sector
Are you a young VET plumbing or electricity graduate or about to graduate? You are passionate about renewable energies, would like to deepen your knowledge in this field and at the same time geographically broaden the scope of possible workplaces to practice your...
Professional in the renewable energy sector? Register now to NE(W)AVE Open Online Course
The NE(W)AVE Open Online Course and a 7-day internship in Italy and Spain have been designed to help learners work in the renewable energy sector. If you would like to work as a plumber or electrician in the renewable energy sector, then the NE(W)AVE...
Newsletter 1: Renewable energy jobs have jumped to 10.3 million worldwide
Adnan Z. Amin, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency: “Renewable energy has become a pillar of low-carbon economic growth for governments all over the world, a fact reflected by the growing number of jobs created in the sector.”According to the...
NE(W)AVE: Meeting the Demand for Skills in Renewable Energy
In an age where renewable energies represent a growing and profitable industrial sector in Europe, it has become important to have a clear overview on the skills needed for jobs related to this field. In this regard, NE(W)AVE project aims to create, test...
NE(W)AVE: enhance your skills in the renewable sector
Renewable Energies is a growing and profitable industrial sector in Europe. Despite its importance and great expectations of continuing growth, there is a lack of skilled personnel: very often installation and maintenance services are in the hands of young...
