Eco-biz: Environmentally Friendly Student Enterprise
▶Summary
The implementation of the "Eco-biz: Environmentally Friendly Student Enterprise" project aimed to achieve several key objectives. Firstly, we sought to bridge educational gaps between Gymnázium Bř...
▶Objectives
The implementation of the "Eco-biz: Environmentally Friendly Student Enterprise" project aimed to achieve several key objectives. Firstly, we sought to bridge educational gaps between Gymnázium Břeclav and Anderstorpsgymnasiet Skellefteå by facilitating a robust exchange of experience and knowledge in teaching entrepreneurship. The goal was to enrich the curriculum, drawing on the strengths of both institutions. Secondly, we aimed to deepen our understanding of how major industrial companies in Skellefteå and Břeclav manage the environmental impact of their operations. This knowledge would not only inform our entrepreneurship courses but also instill a heightened awareness of sustainability among students. Furthermore, we aimed to promote the ideas of student business companies to the larger public, fostering community engagement and awareness. By creating tangible outcomes we intended to showcase the tangible results of our students' entrepreneurial endeavors. Collaboration with major industries was envisioned to provide students with real-world insights into sustainable business practices. This exposure aimed to enhance their employability.
▶Activities
The project activities included cross-cultural workshops, collaborative student projects, and interactive seminars to exchange teaching methodologies. Visits to major industries in Skellefteå and Břeclav provided real-world insights into environmental sustainability. Tangible outcomes, such as booklets and online platforms, showcased students' entrepreneurial endeavors. Language and soft skills development were emphasized, preparing students for the European labor market. Overall, the project fostered collaboration, community engagement, and a heightened awareness of sustainable business practices.
▶Impact
The project yielded tangible outputs and impactful results. A comprehensive paperback booklet was produced, serving as a manual for schools to integrate sustainable entrepreneurship courses. This booklet, printed on recycled paper in Czech, Swedish and English, became a valuable resource for dissemination. . A webpage showcased project objectives and provided a comparative overview of Břeclav and Skellefteå communities. A promotion stall in front of the schools displayed products from entrepreneurship courses during the "Final conference" mobility activities. Online platforms, including a Facebook page and an Instagram profile, allowed the public to track project progress. "Talking heads" video sketches featured participants commenting on their findings, offering a dynamic perspective. Additionally, two articles in local newspapers in Břeclav enhanced visibility.