Free, certified training in green skills for young people in the agrifood sector — the first open call of the BE Future READY programme is now live!
This is the first open training opportunity of the BE Future READY programme!
New Agriculture New Generation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 1st Green Skills Training Cycle, the first open educational activity of the BE Future READY (Bridge to Employment: Future READY) programme.
Implemented by New Agriculture New Generation in partnership with ActionAid and with the support of the Citi Foundation, the programme aims to serve as a meaningful bridge to sustainable employment for more than 500 young people across Greece.
Green Skills Training
The programme consists of four training cycles, each comprising 60 hours of instruction, with a total capacity of 240 participants.
Participation is completely free of charge and leads to an ACTA certification upon successful completion.
The programme will run from July 2026 through December 2027, with all training delivered online via CULTIVATE, New Agriculture New Generation’s digital learning platform.
Programme Curriculum
The curriculum has been carefully designed by drawing on New Agriculture New Generation’s extensive experience in delivering educational programmes and agrifood business acceleration initiatives.
In addition, the content was informed by a dedicated survey conducted among prospective participants to better understand their interests and learning needs.
Training modules include:
- Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture
- Sustainable Business Models (Marketing & Business Model Canvas)
- Water Management and Efficient Resource Use
- Climate Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability
- Organic Farming
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Protection
- Sustainable Consumer Choices in Food Systems
- Carbon Farming
- Introduction to Circular Agriculture
- Green Technologies and Digital Transformation
- Green Certifications, Traceability and ESG in the Agrifood Sector
The educational material has been developed by experienced agronomists and trainers from New Agriculture New Generation, providing participants with a comprehensive introduction to the agrifood sector, sustainable agricultural practices and emerging technologies.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is designed for young people aged 15–24 who wish to develop new skills or strengthen their employability in the agrifood sector. Selected programme activities are also open to young adults aged 25–29.
Priority will be given to:
- Unemployed and underemployed young people
- Young people living in rural and semi-urban areas
- Women pursuing careers in the agrifood sector
- Young people from low-income households
- Young people with migrant or refugee backgrounds
Why Join?
The green transition is creating new demands and opportunities across the labour market. Employers are increasingly seeking professionals with knowledge of sustainability, organic farming, carbon farming and emerging green technologies.
Through the Green Skills Training programme, participants will:
- Gain free, ACTA-certified training
- Strengthen their CV with in-demand green skills
- Learn online with complete flexibility
- Become part of a growing network of more than 500 young people
- Take an important step towards employment in the agrifood sector
How to Apply
Applications are open from 1 July 2026 until the first 60 applications have been received on a first-come, first-served basis, or no later than 26 July 2026.
If more than 60 eligible applications are submitted during the first cycle, additional eligible applicants will have the opportunity to participate in the next training cycle, which will open in September 2026.
For detailed information, announcements and FAQs, visit www.befutureready.gr
