A new course will equip participants with the necessary tools and skills needed for sustainable development and circular transition in economy and society
The blended learning course “Junior Expert in Circular Economy” will train 25 European young people who are qualified with a school diploma (e.g. Licei, Abitur, Matura, Baccalauréat, upper secondary, or vocational school certificates) and preferably are neither in employment nor education or training.
The course will equip the participants with the necessary tools and skills needed for sustainable development and circular transition in economy and society. Following the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle), they e.g. gain skills in the analysis, evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes, impact assessment methods, total quality management for environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital literacy.
The course is taught in English and is composed of 800 hours: 480 hours of interactive online classes (starting January 2021) complemented with a live training in Ferrara, Italy (currently scheduled for September-October 2021) and 320 hours of internship (currently scheduled for June-August 2021). The course is authorized by Emilia-Romagna Region with DD 12537-2020 and is supported by the EIT RawMaterials Academy.