The consortium of 3 EU organizations (Noorderpoort- NL; APRO- IT, MasterPeace- NL) and 3 in Cameroon (Hope4Better Future, FAP and Sopisdew) support the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of VET institutions and systems as a driver of sustainable socio-economic development using innovative renewable expertise on solar, wind and hydro: The new gold for Cameroon!

Our main objective is to improve and increase the capacity of VET teachers and trainers; to boost the exposure of staff, teachers and learners using 21st century and innovative renewable energy blended VET materials. We bridge the gaps in profiles between education, the labour market and governance policies. The consortium is part of African and global networks to share the lessons learned and scaling competences.

Our primary target groups:

• VET organizations and teachers (to increase the capacity and support their exposure);
• Youngsters in the age group of 16-30 years, 60% female/40% male;
• Employees of business partners.

Our secondary target groups:

• private sector to boost their business and close the gap between VET and labour;
• local decision makers and our global partners to build an ecosystem that drives the transformation;
• society to inspire them with positive stories and best practice examples.

Our main outcomes:

• Gap between VET and Labor smaller;
• Profiles formally recognized;
• Expertise on renewable energy is a fundament for prosperity to society.
• 9 trainers trained; 200 students trained and create personal business plans hosted by 25 business partners; 20 will start a social enterprise;
• 100 employees of business partners trained in masterclasses;
• A Green hub as meeting space;
• 3 VET curricula on solar, wind and hydro and 3 blended courses;
• 75 participants in exchange activities;
• 2 Great Minds Summits/ 120 participants;
• 1 Final Manifesto

The project is co-funded by the Erasmus + Program of the European Union. The author is responsible for this communication and the European Commission is not responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.