Perrotis College took part in the innovative BalkanROAD programme, a project addressing the need of Balkan agribusinesses to:

• achieve sustainability,
• minimise their environmental impact, and
• achieve a 55% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.

As part of the project, a geoinformatics application (web-GIS), the ROADtool, was developed for the calculation of small and medium-sized enterprises’ environmental impact. The ROADtool is expected to aid agribusinesses in producing and marketing low carbon, water and waste footprint products, which are traceable across all production stages; thus, strengthening their short- and long-term market position.  

Partner organisations involved in the project, apart from Perrotis College, include the Open University of Cyprus,  Institute for Mediterranean Studies “FORTH”, Association of Agri-Environmental Farmers in Bulgaria, Agricultural University of Tirana, and North Macedonian Organic Producers Federation under the coordination of the Benaki Phytopathological Institute in Greece.

BalkanROAD has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the annual Regiostars competition in the SMARTEurope award category, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy. The Regiostars competition aims at identifying good practices in regional development and highlighting innovative, EU-funded projects which could be attractive and inspiring to other regions, project managers, and businesses. You can find out more and vote for our project here.

Website BalkanROAD: BalkanROAD

Web-GIS app BalkanROAD: ROADtool

BalkanROAD on YouTube

The project "European Nature System -ENS 2.0" is about the output of learning outcomes and qualifications in nature-based and rural tourism sector, in the framework of the European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET).

Partners

Balkania, F.Y.R.O.M.

Aris, Italy

Best, Austria

Perrotis College, Greece

Itaca, Italy

FACE, F.Y.R.O.M..

Second project meeting

This program aims, via the development of educational material and a series of trainings, to support new entrepreneurs towards the inception or the development of their activity in rural sector, in relation to agrotourism, apiculture and other areas of entreprenerial expression.

Partners:

Probio, F.Y.R.O.M.

DRL,Ireland

Perrotis College, Greece

Mladiinfo, F.Y.R.O.M.

High Agricultural and Forestry School, F.Y.R.O.M. 

The CulT project aims to strengthen farmers’ capacity to cultivate Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, through a series of training sessions, events and the distribution of a practical guide for MAPs, a main deliverable of this project.

Project partners

• American Farm School Probio Dooel Skopje
• Fondatsiya za Biologichno Zamedeliebioselena
• J.P.Makedonski Sumi

The GLEAN project proposes the design, development and the implementation of an agricultural training program,directed at the NEETs and disadvantaged communities. The program is currently under way, and will be concluded in 31^st August 2016.

Project partners

• Centro Studi Analisi di Psicologia e Sociologia Applicate C.S.A.P.S.A.
• MELIUS
• MILITOS consulting S.A.
• Diputation Provincial de Jaen
• American Farm School
• Cooperativa Sociale COpAPS

To learn more and download the deliverables of the project, please visit the project's website 

http://www.glean-project.eu/

NEW The GLEAN project has been selected by the European Commission as an example of good practices. For more information click here

Becoming a “European Guardian of the Environment”. An Integrated Approach to Strategies for Prevention of Soil Pollution and Rehabilitation of Harmed Territories

A project to support local environmental strategies designed to manage and prevent environmental risks. This project places special emphasis on water and soil preservation.

Project partners

• Region of Peloponnese, Greece, Thessalonica Agricultural and Industrial Institute, Greece, BIC of Attica, EC Business and Innovation Center of Attica, Greece
• Federation of Industries, of Northern Greece (FING)
• Agricultural University Plovdiv, Bulgaria
• Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bulgaria
• Szent Istvan University, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Environment and Landscape Management, Hungary
• Potenza Chamber of Commerce, CCIA, Italy
• Veneto Agricoltura, Regional Agency for Agriculture, Forestry and Agri-Food Sectors, Italy
• IRECOOP, Regional Institute for Education and Co-operatives Studies, Italy
• ARPAV, Regional Agency for Environmental Prevention and Protection of Veneto Region, Italy
• INCDBA, National Institute of Research and Development for Food Bioresources, IBA, Romania
• Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia, KGZS, Slovenia
• Zadar County Development Agency, ZADRA, Croatia
• University of Belgrade, FAB, Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia

The project is designed to empower and mobilize local actors to enhance employability in the agrofood sector, via specific analyses of local needs, consultancy services and hands-on training for participants. The program also provides networking opportunities and informational events on career development and prospects.

Project partners

• Anatoliki, S.A.
• Ameircan Farm School 
• Municipalities of Thermi, Pylaias – Hortiati, Kalamaria, Thermaikou
• Gnosi – Anaptixiaki NGO
• KEK Idea
• Technical Chamber of Greece / Section of Central Macedonia 

For more information and to download the deliverables of the project, please visit the project's website http://www.asprota.gr/

The ACT program looks to increase competitiveness and cooperation in the field of agrotourism, especially via the professional development of entrepreneurs in the sector. Program participants received training in the skills required to start an agro-tourism enterprise, and were certified following successful completion of the program.

Project partners

• American Farm School 
• Balkan Alliance of Hotel Association
• St Kliment Ohridski University - Bitola

Deliverables

• E-learning material and platform
• Participation in International Agrotourism Conference and Development of Networks

Compilation of a book on experiential learning and the role of digital competence in education, written for educators, parents, and all stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of educational policy.

This publication was written within the framework of the European Council’s initiative on European cooperation and training (Europe 2020).