• 15 October 2025

The Green Hive project is a Cooperation Partnership in Vocational Education and Training (VET) co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. Its mission is to increase the capacity of VET providers to prepare learners for the green transition by developing a European platform-based ecosystem for sustainability education. The consortium includes organisations from Ireland, Italy, Spain, Greece and Romania, working together to advance sustainability skills and innovation in VET.

Third Knowledge Café

On 19 June 2025, TEAM4Excellence hosted the third Green Hive Knowledge Café — an online event designed to promote dialogue and cooperation among European VET providers. Participants explored how sustainability competences can be embedded in VET curricula and previewed the Green Hive Community Platform, a digital hub for collaboration, resources and innovation.

The event brought together educators and learners from different countries, fostering discussions on how to integrate green skills into vocational training and co-create real-world solutions. It highlighted the project’s mission to empower individuals and organisations with innovative, inclusive training solutions for sustainability.

Green Hive announces the winners of its European Contest for Green Combs

The Green Hive consortium announced the results of its European Contest for Green Combs, which showcased the creativity and commitment of VET learners and teachers in addressing sustainability challenges.

The winning team, from LiceulTehnologic “LazărEdeleanu” in Năvodari, Romania, impressed the jury with their project “Fighting for Wellness”, which stood out for its creativity, impact and strong community focus. The contest demonstrated how VET learners can be changemakers in shaping a greener, fairer future.

Teams worked within their local Green Combs (multi-stakeholder hubs hosted by VET institutions) to research root causes, collaborate with NGOs, community groups and policymakers, and co-design feasible solutions. Each team produced a short video to explain the problem, their approach and anticipated impact, and invited the public to vote alongside an expert panel. Entries addressed real-world sustainability challenges and were assessed through a combined jury review and public voting process.

The winners will present their work at the Green Hive Final Conference and be featured in the project’s upcoming e-publication.