YISEM Erasmus project meeting.

local hub meeting with greek volunteers of Achaia Institute creating the final podcast.

The Achaia Adult Education Institute’s podcast within the YISEM program, co-financed by the European Union, provides an insightful overview of their participation in the Erasmus+ program, focusing on the basic training course in Bologna, Italy.

During this program, participants engaged with young people from various EU countries, fostering cross-cultural exchange and understanding. They acquired essential business skills, including finance, storytelling, marketing, and social entrepreneurship, with practical elements like SWOT analysis and elevator pitches.

Furthermore, the participants presented their innovative business idea aimed at collecting agricultural wood waste to prevent fires, reduce air pollution, and recycle the material into pellets and sawdust. This concept aligns with new EU environmental obligations for farmers.

Upon returning, the team assessed the viability of their idea and sought guidance from local social entrepreneurship agencies and experts. They explored various funding options, from regional aid to European programs and crowd funding.

We also spoke with the CEO of the Institute, Mrs. Sandy Vamvaka, who told us what issues you are active in the field of education. More specifically, the institute deals with foreign language courses, Erasmus programs, etc. Also, we asked her about the collaboration we had with Yisem, and we spoke about how the podcasts were created and how the participants felt during this one year of creativity.

In summary, the YISEM program was an educational and transformative experience for the participants. It facilitated cross-cultural collaboration, improved entrepreneurial knowledge, and encouraged the development of a sustainable business concept with an environmental focus. The team’s actions after the program indicate their commitment to turning this idea into a practical venture and their eagerness to partake in similar opportunities in the future.

Interview with Sandy Vamvaka, co-ordinator of the project.

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