PRISTINE VET PROJECT

Building renewable energy skills for a sustainable African future

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PRISTINE VET (1)
PRISTINE VET is a capacity-building initiative strengthening technical and vocational education for renewable energy in West Africa.

The project expands skills and training programs in solar, wind, biomass and hydrogen technologies, empowering young people and underrepresented groups (especially women) to participate in the green transition.

About the project

Project partners

The project is coordinated by Green Sustainable Solutions d.o.o. (GSS, Croatia) and implemented by an international consortium comprising partners from Ireland, Ghana, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Türkiye.

Our mission
By establishing strong industry-academia partnerships, creating modern curricula, increasing women’s participation, and aligning with EU investment plans, the project will contribute to sustainable economic growth and climate resilience in the region.

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Project activites

Activities include gender-sensitive promotion, curriculum development, certification frameworks, capacity building for VET providers and comprehensive communication/dissemination to maximize impact.