The Eco-Jobs project, launched in 2023 and funded by Erasmus+, is bringing students directly into the future of “green” work. The initiative was created to bridge the gap between what is studied in school and the emerging demands of the green transition by developing concrete, multidisciplinary, and international skills.
During this final phase, each student temporarily took on the identity of an innovative professional role, experimenting with careers that are actively taking shape in the future job market. Among the most engaging roles explored are the Renewable Energy System Integrator, the Sustainable Bio-textile Engineer, and the Stormwater Manager.
Students stepping into the role of Renewable Energy System Integrator are creating IRES, a virtual company specialising in the construction of wind turbines to optimise the energy efficiency of their Green Ecosystem. To make a modern system work, they had to integrate physics, electronics, smart network computing, and even economics—adopting a truly multidisciplinary approach that brings classroom knowledge to life.
Those representing the Sustainable Bio-textile Engineer have designed the commercialisation of a sustainable, organic fabric made in Italy. They defined a typical workday for this professional role and developed strategies to introduce the product to the market. Meanwhile, the Stormwater Manager is addressing how to manage rainwater in urban areas, preventing flooding and water shortages by combining knowledge of hydraulics, ecology, urban planning, and economics.
These roles demonstrate how school subjects, often perceived as separate, can merge into real and innovative applications.
Working in teams with peers from Spain and Greece is fostering international collaboration and the practical use of English—not for oral exams, but to make real decisions about how to structure projects. The support of Green Mentors, industry experts, allows students to engage with real labour market dynamics. At the same time, tools such as Delightex (an AR-VR platform) enable them to visualise projects in immersive virtual environments, developing advanced digital skills.
Students enthusiastically describe the daily challenges: coordinating remotely, using complex software, and tackling real-world problems require strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability. This journey nurtures creativity, collaboration, and a global mindset, preparing them for a future in which every contribution matters in the ecological transition.
As the students themselves say: “I can’t wait to see a real Renewable Energy System Integrator or Sustainable Bio-textile Engineer at work one day and be able to say: ‘I was there when it all began.’”