The FUTURE Fostering sustainable tourism new Employees project is an initiative funded by the Erasmus+ KA210-VET programme, designed to promote environmental sustainability in the tourism sector. Launched on 1 September 2023 and with a duration of 20 months, the project aims to develop green skills between teachers and students, facilitating the transition to sustainable and low-carbon business models.

Objectives of the project

The FUTURE project aims to:

• Promote green skills: Train teachers and students on sustainable practices in tourism, such as energy saving, reducing waste and using local products.
• Social inclusion: Involve participants with fewer opportunities to reduce social exclusion and offer new career prospects.
• Improve soft skills: Enhance the design and management skills of complex projects, increasing the European dimension of the participating organisations.

Main activity

The project activities include:

• Training courses in sustainable tourism: For teachers and students, with a focus on ecological practices and sustainable management.
• Workshops and seminars: Events to promote environmental awareness and sustainability in the tourism sector.
• Dissemination and communication: Strategies to raise public awareness and involve stakeholders and local communities.

Project partners

The FUTURE project is realized in collaboration with:

• GuestItaly (Italy): Association of social promotion engaged in youth policies and social projects.
• MACTT Educational Group Ltd (Malta): Istituto di alta formazione specializzato in commercio, tecnologia e turismo.
• IPSEOA “R. Virtuoso” (Italia): Istituto Alberghiero

Deliverables

Through the FUTURE project, we expect to:

• Develop green skills in the tourism industry.
• Reduce the environmental impact of tourism activities.
• Promote social inclusion and create new career opportunities for young people.