The INTERACTION project (2023-1-MK01-KA220-VET-000154804) aims at promoting the eco-transformation of the creative sector, guiding it toward a modernized and sustainable vision. The project focuses on integrating green growth and sustainability into every aspect of the creative industries and the labor market, ensuring that vocational education and training (VET) evolves to meet eco-friendly standards.
Through education and specialized training, the project seeks to empower key actors in the creative industry, providing them with skills and knowledge to drive sustainable change in their respective fields. The central idea and the driving force behind the project is European culture and heritage, which will act as the bridge between innovation and tradition in the creative sector.
Objectives of the INTERACTION Project:
- Eco-Transformation of the Creative Sector – Encouraging creative professionals and businesses to adopt sustainable practices in their work.
- Vocational Education & Training (VET) Adaptation – Modernizing creative industry training to align with green economy principles.
- Sustainability & Green Growth – Ensuring eco-friendly practices are integrated into creative production and artistic expression.
- Improving Labor Market Opportunities – Enhancing career flexibility and employability by embedding sustainability skills into creative education.
- Cultural Heritage as a Key Inspiration – Using European culture and heritage as the foundation for sustainable artistic innovation.
European Priority:
This project supports the EU priority of Adapting Vocational Education and Training (VET) to Labour Market Needs, ensuring that creative professionals are equipped with sustainability-focused skills to thrive in an evolving, eco-conscious job market.
Project Duration:
📅 2 years (2023–2025)
Participating Countries & Partners:
The project is implemented by a diverse group of educational institutions, research centers and creative enterprises, all committed to green innovation in the creative sector:
- SREDNO OPSHTINSKO UCHILISHTE NIKOLA KAREV STRUMICA (North Macedonia)
- STRATEGIC OMNIA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- C.M. SKOULIDI & SIA E.E. (Greece)
- Centrum Kultury I Sztuki w Lace (Poland)
- MARIJAMPOLES MENO MOKYKLA (Lithuania)
- Liofyllo SCE (Greece)
- Almyras (Cyprus)
Key Focus Areas:
✅ Eco-Friendly Practices in Creative Industries – Encouraging sustainable production methods and green materials in art, design and culture.
✅ Green VET Education & Training – Developing vocational programs that integrate climate-conscious learning in the creative sector.
✅ Cultural Heritage & Sustainability – Using European artistic traditions as a platform for modern eco-friendly innovation.
✅ Labor Market Evolution & Adaptability – Enhancing job flexibility by providing green skills training for creative professionals.
✅ Collaborative Knowledge Exchange – Connecting creative professionals, educators, and sustainability experts across Europe.
By fostering green skills and sustainable methods in the creative sector, the INTERACTION project aims to revolutionize vocational education, ensuring that the future of art and culture is eco-conscious and sustainable.
Stay tuned for updates on training programs, workshops and project results! https://interaction-project.eu/