I am a trainer at ASCAE, a social enterprise operating in our local area. I have been doing this job for almost 20 years; we offer training in various fields, but one topic we always place great emphasis on is sustainability, as it is absolutely fundamental to us. I find working with young people inspiring and over the years I have realised that the way you choose to communicate with them makes all the difference.

It is important to realise that the key is to find innovative approaches that can make a difference. 

Our aim is to support young people and provide guidance on green sectors, which are now, more than ever, becoming an integral part of our daily lives.

One challenge could be a lack of motivation on the part of students, and there is certainly often a lack of real awareness of the choices being made, particularly in the area of sustainability.

Another challenge could be a lack of technical expertise in the sector, which might result in training programmes that are ineffective.

In my view, it depends on the target group, but when it comes to young people, the key is to offer fun activities with a learning objective. For example, I suggested to my students that they create a sort of personal ID card, starting with a song or a band that represented them, and then listing responsibilities that matched their personalities. What we tried to do, therefore, was to start with a game, set them a challenge, and then link it to real life.

As mentioned earlier, we focus on training young people; we have run numerous training courses for them in the green sector, and we are also committed to raising awareness of the importance of gender equality, which we know is a particular issue in this field, where women struggle to make an impact.