Empowering Youth Educators to Foster Global Innovation and Sustainability
July 2024
The Fairpreneurs Project Team is delighted to announce the launch of its Case Study Compendium & Curriculum, an innovative resource designed to support and equip youth educators across the EU regions in nurturing the next generation of ethical entrepreneurs.
Fairpreneurs, funded by the European Union under the current Erasmus+ Programme, provides a comprehensive range of ethical entrepreneurship education resources specifically tailored to support young people start and grow sustainable businesses - promoting ethical, sustainable, and fair entrepreneurial behaviour.
The Project Partnership includes The Community Enterprise Association Ireland CEAI, ensuring that Ireland's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and sustainability is supported through participation in this Project.
The Fairpreneurs’ Case Study Compendium is a cornerstone of the Project and will support and encourage young Irish entrepreneurs to contribute to the SDGs by:
The Compendium is based on a blend of interviews with organisation representatives and comprehensive desk research, ensuring a robust overview of best practices across multiple industries and countries. This methodology provides practical examples and insights, inspiring young entrepreneurs to leverage the SDGs for innovation and positive change.
The Fairpreneurs Project aligns with national initiatives such as Enterprise Ireland's and Local Enterprise Offices’ efforts to enhance opportunities for young entrepreneurs, counteracting youth unemployment and fostering social engagement. By promoting socially and environmentally sustainable entrepreneurship, Fairpreneurs supports a fair economy and sustainable development in Ireland.
With youth unemployment in the EU a significant concern, Fairpreneurs recognises the urgency of its mission, particularly amidst current global uncertainties. By advocating for entrepreneurship education as an important tool to combat youth unemployment and social exclusion while fostering innovation, Fairpreneurs strives to empower young entrepreneurs to drive positive change and sustainable development, both locally and globally.
You can explore all the case studies and educational resources at: Fairpreneurs Case Study Compendium & Curriculum
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This project encompasses a multitude of stakeholders, each playing a significant role in its realisation:
Momentum Momentum is an Irish educational organisation that aims to create impact via EU education and innovation programmes by developing innovative curricula, capacity-building courses, and toolkits. All their work promotes inclusion and diversity, with sustainability at the core of everything they do. Momentum provides high-impact evaluation services to several Erasmus projects, demonstrating their ability to capture impact. Website: Momentum
Hub Nicosia Hub Nicosia is an educational NGO and co-working space in Cyprus, fostering a community with cultural, environmental, and social aims. It empowers youth to engage in civic, political, and economic life, offering learning opportunities that promote green and sustainable solutions, democratic participation, active citizenship, youth employment, and entrepreneurial skills, particularly in the creative and cultural sectors. Website: Hub Nicosia
University of Szczecin The University of Szczecin, established in West Pomerania, Poland, serves over 11,000 students across seven faculties. It aims to prepare students for the labour market through close ties with the private sector and international cooperation, enhancing research and teaching quality. The university's numerous projects, worth PLN 200 million, bolster its scientific and infrastructure base, facilitating collaborations with economic and research entities globally. Website: University of Szczecin
Thevisionworks (tvw GmbH) Thevisionworks, based in Germany, is a consultancy specialising in supporting start-ups and SMEs during growth, crises, succession planning, change management, and digital transformation. Recognised for expertise in crisis and restructuring consultancy and ESG practices, the firm emphasises practical implementation of strategies, social responsibility initiatives, and collaboration with various sectors. Its team brings diverse qualifications in management, IT, law, and more, ensuring a holistic approach to business challenges. Website: Thevisionworks
Community Enterprise Association Ireland CEAI is the National Association for Community Enterprise Centres and Enterprise Hubs across the Irish National Hub Network. It is the independent Expert Voice for the sector representing, facilitating, and advocating on behalf of the sector, working with people and communities to promote and support enterprise development and to drive job creation, economic growth, and positive social impact across the regions. Website: CEAI
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