AdultEducation

GBS Mentoring Sessions Bring New Perspectives in Rural Bretzfeld

October 22, 2025

On 14 and 15 October 2025, we carried out the mentoring sessions for Groups 3 and 4 in the clubhouse of the Adolzfurt Men’s Choir in Bretzfeld. Similar to the Göttingen group, the three mentoring phases were combined into one session per group to match participants’ availability. The atmosphere in both groups was highly collaborative, with participants drawing on their regional experience and long-standing community connections. Many participants were new to structured entrepreneurial reflection, so we adapted the pace and…

GBS Motivational Workshop Engages Learners in Bretzfeld

October 15, 2025

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GBS

On 8 October 2025, blinc carried out the second GBS Motivational Workshop at the premises of a local men’s choir in Bretzfeld. The group consisted of adults with long-standing ties to the region and a broad range of life experiences. To create a positive and accessible learning atmosphere, the workshop began with an interactive icebreaker adapted to the participants’ preferences, setting the tone for constructive collaboration. Participants engaged actively with the IKIGAI reflection and the skills-assessment elements, which helped them…

Insight into environmental education at WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen

September 2, 2025

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UPSPACE

At the WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen Environmental Education Centre, interested adults recently had the opportunity to take part in a training course within the framework of educational leave. The programme offered participants the chance to explore different modules on environmental education and to actively engage with sustainability topics. One example was the Weltacker puzzle (pictured), which opened discussions on land use, fair food distribution worldwide, and the high daily meat consumption in Germany. Such interactive formats not only make complex environmental issues…

GBS Partners Meet in Palermo to Advance Green Business for Seniors

October 17, 2024

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GBS

On 10–11 October 2024, the partners of the GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business project came together in Palermo, Italy, for a two-day transnational meeting hosted by CESIE. The gathering provided an opportunity to review progress, finalise key deliverables, and plan the next phase of activities. Discussions centred on strengthening the project’s practical tools and resources for adult educators and senior learners. Highlights included exploring storytelling as a way to showcase inspiring senior Green Business success stories, testing…

First GBS Project Meeting in Göttingen

December 19, 2023

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GBS

On 12–13 December 2023, the partners of the GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business project came together in Göttingen, Germany, for the very first transnational meeting. ✨ Over two inspiring days, the team shared project goals, clarified responsibilities, and mapped out the first steps towards supporting seniors in building their own green businesses. One of the first tasks ahead is to collect the most innovative examples and best practices of sustainable entrepreneurship across Europe. 🌱💡 The GBS project…