Sustainable and Green Career Guidance in Social and Ecological Crisis – Perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe

Green transition brings with it not only opportunities but also deep inequalities, ethical dilemmas, and new risks of exclusion – particularly in the heavily industrialized region of Central and Eastern Europe, where these transformations intersect with unique historical, social, and economic dynamics. Climate change and ecological crisis are physical facts despite the growing climate change scepticism in our region. This rises urgent questions for career guidance professionals: What is our in the face of the climate change and ecological crisis? Can career guidance sector contribute in a meaningful way to the necessary social and economic transformation? How to rethink the paradigm of career guidance to “meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” ?

This thought-provoking and practice-oriented session will explore how career practitioners can respond to the green transition not just as an economic shift, but as a profound social and ecological crisis that demands critical reflection, inclusive practices, and a commitment to justice.

Why attend?

• Understand local realities: Learn how the green transition is reshaping labour markets in Central and Eastern Europe (Czechia, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia) — and how public perception (climate scepticism, eco-anxiety, etc.) reflects deeper social tensions and fears about inequality and future security.
• Explore tools for critical practice: Be introduced to the Exploring Green Guidance Toolbox, a resource designed to support practitioners in navigating sustainability with social justice at its core.
• Go beyond “green jobs”: Engage in collective sense-making about the role of career guidance in building not only resilient individuals, but also just, democratic, and sustainable societies – especially in the context of economic inequality, marginalisation and climate scepticism.

This event is targeted at career guidance professionals, educators, youth workers, policy-makers, and employment counsellors seeking to integrate sustainability into their daily practice.

This event will be held in English with translated captions to Czech, Hungarian, Romanian and Slovak.

ZOOM Connection : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83403465413?pwd=gA3zxoXHabJpiIEPouzsb2rq5BQ2fP.1

Please register by 15/06/2025: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VWxhqtimut