CERES

Circular Economy innovation ecosystems REdesigning Skills
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Co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement No. 101111684

Participants

11 members

Start Year

2023

Scope

European

Funding Framework

ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP

Budget

1 241 627,00 €

Duration

36 months

About CERES

The CERES project is committed to updating curricula to prepare students, professionals, and educators for the circular economy. By embedding circular economy principles into education from the ground up, we ensure learners acquire the skills and knowledge essential for sustainable careers and job-ready expertise in today’s evolving industries.

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CERES 
Key Objectives 

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1. Curriculum Gap

Assessing the gap between job market demands and existing circular economy curricula

2. Curriculum Update

Developing updated curricula for both Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET), aligned with industry needs

3. Skills Development

Implementing the updated curricula to equip students and professionals with essential circular economy skills

4. Innovation Hub

Building the Circular Economy Digital Innovation Hub (CE-DIH) to provide ongoing support, resources, and networking opportunities

CERES Project Focus

Develop CE Innovation Ecosystems

CERES strengthens collaboration between education, enterprises, and innovation actors to build regional and European circular economy ecosystems.

Align Skills with Industry Needs

The project addresses gaps in CE competencies by creating training aligned with labour market demands, supporting workforce readiness and innovation capacity.

Boost Capacity of Education Providers

Higher education and VET institutions gain tools, quality processes, and shared methodologies that improve their ability to deliver CE-focused learning pathways.

Support Cross-Sector Collaboration

CERES encourages cooperation between academia, industry, and public stakeholders, enabling co-designed solutions and joint pilots for CE transformation.


Strengthen European Competitiveness

By fostering CE skills and innovation, the project contributes to greener value chains and enhances Europe's capacity to transition to a sustainable economy.

Ensure High-Quality Training Delivery

A dedicated quality framework ensures consistent standards, shared recognition of learning outcomes, and robust processes across consortium partners.

Role of EPBS in CERES

Interactive Courses

EPBS develops course content that uses visual and audio material to make learning easier and faster for learners.

Practical Approach

EPBS uses a drag and drop interface with multiple choice and true or false questions. The quiz sections are hands on and interactive to strengthen understanding.

Peer Discussion

EPBS provides an online forum where learners can exchange ideas, share thoughts and get support during their studies.

Community Support

EPBS builds connection among learners through ongoing discussion spaces that encourage collaboration and help strengthen engagement.

Project Partners