The lack of skilled workforce is one of the biggest challenges for small- and medium sized enterprises in the Baltic Sea Region to fully exploit the potential of market for sustainable construction and renewable energies. The manual presents the results of the project "Skills Alliance Energy Saving and Sustainable Construction in Baltic Sea Region (Skill Energy BSR)". There have been three major activities in the project, that are described in this manual:
- new initial education training in a dual vocational education system for young people, especially for those who have strong practical skills but difficulties in theory classes.
- 5 advanced training courses for the professionals in SMEs and trainers in the area: energy efficiency, energy-saving and sustainable construction.
- dual bachelor’s degree modules in the dual degree program “Technology and Management of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – TMEE”.
This book also provides all materials of the developed measures with recommendations for further implementations as well as a strategy for the Skills Alliance Energy Saving and Sustainable Construction.