ECO-UNESCO’s Green Pathways Programme Youth Employment Programme will provide:
- Accredited Training – in areas related to the environment and sustainable development
- Accredited Training in professional development, business and peer education (depending on what pathway you choose)
- Individual learning and career planning advice. Guidance and advice on preparing an excellent CV and how to be successful in job interviews
- Workplace project and a period of valuable workplace experience with a potential employer
- Support and mentoring
- The prospect of progressing onto further or higher education in your chosen field and / or a part-time or full-time job.
- The Green Pathways Programme offers awards certified by FETAC in Levels 5 and 6.
How is the Programme Delivered?
Green Pathways Training Programmes
Green Pathways will offer three separate pathways.Participants choose a 1 of these pathways to gain specific skills in an area of interest.
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Green Leader Who? Typically graduates with qualifications related to, or an interest in environmental / sustainability careers Core courses (common to all pathways) Sustainable Development (Level 5) Additional Course: Professional Development (Level 6) Additional Activities Appropriate work placement.
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Green Enterprise Who? candidates with the aptitude and interest in becoming self-employed or establishing a business in the green/sustainability sector. Core courses (common to all pathways) Additional Course: Business Development (Level 6) Additional Activities Appropriate work placement. Mentoring
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Green Youth and Community Who? Candidates with an interest in working with young people in the community. Core courses (common to all pathways) Sustainable Development (Level 5) Additional Course: Peer Education (Level 5) Additional Activities Appropriate work placement.
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