Partners

Etudes et Chantiers Corsica

http://etudesetchantiers.org/corsica

“Etudes et chantiers Corsica" (ECC) is a non-profit association (Law 1901) founded in 1995, and based in Corsica. This association explores and develops local economic initiatives promoting integration through economic activities, training and education of men and women, youth and adults, whether in rural and/or urban areas.

It deals with :

- integration through economic activity, training projects for young people and adults,

- job accompaniment for jobseekers,

- territorial projects in rural areas linked to city policy,

- sending and hosting volunteers in young volunteers international work camps.

ECC  participates in a regional policy of job creation, notably focused on jobs related to waste recycling, economic and social interest and reinforces it through its action in the field.

Our association is member of  "Union Nationale Etudes et Chantiers", which develops its activities at national and international level, in partnership with 105 organizations in 62 countries.

Office de l’Environnement de la Corse (OEC)

www.oec.fr

The Office of the Environment of Corsica (OEC) is a public body with industrial and commercial functions (EPIC), established by Article 57 of Law n ° 91-428 of 13th May 1991 on the status of the Territorial Collectivity Of Corsica (CTC).

Its very broad and transversal missions give it the responsibility of initiating and coordinating with its partners the whole regional policy in terms of environment and sustainable development of Corsica:

• Protection and management of natural areas and balances, preservation of sensitive areas on the coast and in the mountains
• Protection and management of plant species, island and endemic animal species.
• Protection of aquatic environments and water resources, protection of the marine environment, prevention of fires.
• Combating pollution and nuisance, including waste disposal, recovery and recovery, and wastewater treatment.
• Promotion of the quality of life (quality of water, landscapes, spatial planning ...).
• Publications, information, communication, awareness-raising especially for enrolled youth in education system (environment and sustainable development).
• Sustainable Development: development of CTC’s Agenda 21

AID BW-EFT Tubize

www.aid-bw.be

AID BW-EFT Tubize is a training-by-work company.

It is part of an approach aimed at giving the trainee, a future worker, a broad autonomy by allowing him to understand the society in which he is working (political, social and civic) while learning a trade. It organizes training alternating theory and practice and putting it into practice directly on the ground.

In addition to the sectors of carpentry, eco-construction and development, in recent years it has developed a "valoriste en ressourcerie" sector.

The trainees learn to revive used objects, which they transform or divert. To do this, they take courses to acquire basic concepts in electricity, woodworking, metalworking (welding) and painting. Then, they will put into practice, by the realization of objects, the notions received and complete them. For example, they will make wooden benches from dismantled chairs and pallet wood, which will be painted, varnished or laquered before being put on sale.

This sector already allowed the creation of a recyclery and a ressourcery, themselves creative of employment.

Finally, the sector contributes to the elaboration of an official trade repository of the trade of valorist and the content of the training.

ISQ

www.isq-group.com

ISQ – Institute for Technology and Quality is a Portuguese private and independent organisation, not for profit, founded in 1965, which provides scientific and technological support and promotes ongoing improvement, innovation and the safety of people and property in Industry and Services, with an international presence and vocation, holding branches and companies in more than 40 countries worldwide, ensuring its sustainability and the development of its employees.

ISQ delivers training courses from level 2 (basics) till level 8 (Post-graduation), skills assessments schemes and people certifications, and also several solutions for companies focused on Human Capital Valorisation and “turnkey” training projects.

We are specialists in technological training in quite innovative areas for all sectors where ISQ works and we complement the scope of technological training with transversal skills and knowledge, including entrepreneurial, pedagogical, behavioural and cognitive domains. Finding and providing alternative learning pathways and flexible training methodologies is part of our aim and of our daily activity, which is also the reason why ISQ has been involved in European Projects for more than 20 years.

ISQ is certified under Quality, Environmental and Safety management according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, and is also an accredited body for training of trainers and teachers. ISQ is also accredited to certify people according to ISO 17024 and our laboratories are certified by ISO 17025.

ISQ is a Board member of EVBB (European association of VET Centres) and is member of SOLIDAR (European Association for Social Justice in Europe).

ASEV -  Agenzia per lo Sviluppo Empolese Valdelsa

www.asev.it

Empolese Valdelsa Development Agency (ASEV) is a Vocational Education and Training Centre recognized by the Toscana Region, created in 2001 with a mixed public private capital by the municipalities and social partners of the Empolese Valdelsa district. ASEV’s main mission is to promote the economic, cultural and social development of the Empolese-Valdelsa area.

Areas of expertise of ASEV comprise:

1. EDUCATION (Basic vocational training, higher level, steady, permanent; Careers guidance; Self - employment (women’s and youth); Traineeship; Local government employees training; Enterprises guidance; Adults education.
2. RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (ASEV has been conducting a connection role between supply and demand of innovation, service and research. ASEV leads and manages NANOXM, the Regional Innovation Pole for Nanotechnologies; ASEV is a member of the management board of the Regional Innovation Pole for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency).
3. INTERCULTURE (Training for migrant citizens (courses of Italian as second language); cultural and linguistic mediation services for schools and local public institutions; training of teachers in intercultural issues, welcoming projects for migrants, field research on immigration, coordinating the hosting services for refugees).

ASEV’s main activities include promotion, planning, management and carrying on of the:

• vocational training courses for people, enterprises, associations, public or private bodies,
• activities of school and professional guidance,
• courses and activities related to university education,
• services for employment and for active work politics,
• activities connected with the economic development of the area, activities of urban,
• development and all activities related to the innovation and sustainable development,
• projects within programmes and initiatives on local, regional, national or European level,
• activities in tourist ambit to enhance the cultural, historical environmental patrimony of the Empolese Valdelsa district.

Gästrike återvinnare

www.gastrikeatervinnare.se or international@gastrikeatervinnare.se

Gästrike återvinnare is a municipal association composed of the municipalities of Gävle, Sandviken, Ockelbo, Hofors and Älvkarleby with around 150 000 inhabitants.

Gästrike återvinnare is an ambitious and development oriented organization with its focus on a sustainable future. We work with sustainable community development by mediate knowledge, solutions and create conditions for people to be a part and contribute to a better environment.

The mandate from our member municipalities is to have the responsibilities for the waste management in our five municipalities. We are responsible for planning, collection, treatment and information about waste. We are both doing this in house and by entrepreneurs. We work together with the public, the companies in the region, the politicians and official organizations to inform, spread knowledge about waste and environmental issues to influence attitudes for a world that last longer.

To achieve our vision “Together we create everyday environmental heroes for a world that lasts longer” and to contribute to maximum environmental - and community benefit are we working not only with Swedish companies, official institutes, Universities etcetera but also internationally with municipalities, regions, countries and partners.

Gästrike återvinnare är ett kommunalförbund med kommunerna Gävle, Sandviken, Ockelbo, Hofors och Älvkarleby som tillsammans har ca: 150 000 invånare.

Gästrike återvinnare är en ambitiös och utvecklingsinriktad organisation med fokus på en hållbar framtid. Vi arbetar med hållbar samhällsutveckling genom att höja kunskapsnivån, hitta lösningar och skapa förutsättningar för att människor ska kunna vara delaktiga i och bidra till en bättre miljö.

Vårt uppdrag från våra medlemskommuner är att vi har ansvaret för avfallshanteringen i de fem kommunerna. Vi är ansvariga för planering, insamling, behandling och information om avfall. Vi gör detta både genom egen verksamhet och via entreprenörer. Vi arbetar tillsammans med allmänheten, företag i regionen, politikerna och de offentliga organisationerna för att öka kunskapen om avfalls- och miljöfrågor för att påverka attityderna så att vi får en värld som räcker längre.

För att nå vår vision” Tillsammans skapar vi vardagens miljöhjältar för en värld som räcker längre” och för att kunna bidra till miljö- och samhällsförbättringar arbetar vi inte bara med svenska företag, offentliga verksamheter, Universitet m.fl utan också internationellt med kommuner, regioner, länder och partners.

Consell de Mallorca is a supramunicipal public entity integrating 53 municipalities within Mallorca Island. It has government and administrative functions. Its Environment department works in the following domains:

• Educational actions to promote the public use and sustainable development in natural spaces. Inventory, restoration, conservation, protection, dissemination and valorization of natural and rural heritage.
• Environmental education addressed to students.
• Training on green jobs sector (forestry worker, traditional and sustainable building techniques…)
• Conservation of built and natural heritage in natural spaces.
• Creation of a hiking route by restoring ancient paths and creating the appropriate services for this activity.

Consell de Mallorca’s waste management unit implements a strategic plan for urban waste management in Mallorca. The main objectives are to reach the objective “zero waste” in the island (62% incineration with energy recovery and 38% of recovery materials). This plan also includes the collaboration of all actors involved in the waste management in order to reach these objectives.

For 13 years, Consell de Mallorca manages, within nearly the totally of municipalities of the island, the separate collection of paper and board, glass and plastic containers.