W4TEX
The textile sector faces a green skills gap. More than 40% of the EU textile companies report an important lack of green skills to support the green transition of the sector. The competitive environment forces industries to redesign their existing structures, which is an obligation to be environmentally responsible in the textile industry.
With the textile sector being the second biggest polluter in the world, responsible for water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and the landfill, it is crucial that EU businesses move towards a circular economy and a more sustainable ecosystem.
Women can have a crucial role in achieving this transition
Actions should be taken to strengthen the representation of women in managerial and senior positions through the provision of the necessary entrepreneurial skills, as according to the current status women hold less than 25% of senior positions in top textile companies.
Our Direct Target Groups
Policy and Decision Makers at regional, national, & European levels
Public Employment & Business Agencies
Women with migrant and/or refugee backgrounds,especially newcomers fleeing from the war in Ukraine
Adult education providers
Women coming from the partner countries
Management Team
Objectives
offer a practical training package focused on the provision of managerial skills applying to the textile sector
provide women with a toolset of green practices to act as transformation mechanisms towards a more sustainable and resilient textile ecosystem
organize Ideathons where women can interact, learn, and prepare themselves for labour integration
empower and motivate women to take over managerial and leadership positions in the industry
offer women transnational training opportunities along with the chance to connect with other women on an EU and UA scale
create a structure and thorough dissemination strategy to reach the TGs and create multipliers
Innovation Approach
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Originality
there is no other project with a similar topic, focusing on managerial and green textile skills and relevant activities involving refugee training
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Collaboration
A strong combination of Universities, Lifelong Learning Centers, Consulting Companies, Chambers, and Textile Labs are cooperating to achieve a unique result
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Green Practices
To prepare women migrants/refugees to become members of a workforce that will contribute to the green transition of the European labour market
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Digital Skills
The W4TEX training will use digital technology and resources to facilitate women refugees’ training
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Inclusivity
All the main project results will be translated into Ukrainian
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