Building Green Skills in Heavy Industry: What Europe Can Learn from IVEPE – SEV’s Approach
Greece’s heavy industry is entering a critical decade. From energy-intensive manufacturing to logistics, metals, and industrial maintenance, companies face growing pressure to operate more efficiently, reduce emissions, and modernize production. The shift toward greener operations is no longer a long-term goal—it is a present-day obligation shaped by new regulations, global competition, and rising expectations from […]
Larissa: Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning in Greece (2016-2023)
The city of Larissa, capital of the Thessaly region in central Greece, stands as one of Europe’s most active examples of a Learning City. With a population of around 162,000 residents, Larissa has become a vibrant hub of lifelong learning, civic participation, and social innovation. Since 2016, when it joined the UNESCO Global Network of […]
Kaunas – a Learning City Driving Knowledge, Innovation and Community Growth
Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, is making its mark internationally not only as a hub of culture and business but also as a UNESCO-recognized Learning City. This status highlights the city’s commitment to building a culture where learning is accessible, inclusive, and lifelong. Lifelong learning at the heart of city development Kaunas integrates learning into […]
Lithuania’s Green and Digital Leap
Over the past decade, Lithuania has emerged as a dynamic force in Europe’s green and digital transformations. This small, ambitious country, located at a strategic crossroads, is leveraging a strong IT sector and a deep commitment to renewable energy to modernize its economy while staying focused on sustainability. Lithuania’s green journey is deeply tied to […]
From Learning Cities to Learning Companies: How COOPSKILLS Bridges Community and Business to Foster Lifelong Learning
Europe faces a dual challenge: reskilling its workforce and fostering lifelong learning to adapt to the green and digital transitions. The COOPSKILLS project, funded under Erasmus+, offers a blueprint for tackling both, connecting UNESCO’s Learning Cities network with the concept of Learning Companies. Learning Cities—an initiative by UNESCO—are communities that embrace inclusive education, promote lifelong […]
Our First Transnational Meeting
On the 3rd and 4th of June, the entire COOPSKILLS partnership came together for a dynamic two-day meeting at the NOESIS Science Center and Technology Museum, located in Thermi, Greece. The meeting was filled with strategic decisions that will shape the next phases of the project. Partners had the opportunity to exchange ideas and align […]
Welcome to COOPSKILLS
In a world where rapid change is reshaping the way we live and work, lifelong learning has never been more important. COOPSKILLS (COOPeration of public and private players to reskill and upSKILL workerS) is our Erasmus+ project that embraces this reality, aiming to create stronger, more resilient communities by transforming the way we think about education, skills, and […]
