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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Zero Waste Business Certification | Mentors and Auditors Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Mission Zero Academy is launching our Spring 2024 Zero Waste Business Certification Mentors and Auditors Training Program. \nWhy a Zero Waste Business Certification?\nOur Zero Waste Business Certification logo for hotels\nBuilt on Zero Waste Europe’s established zero waste methodology\, our certification is designed to: \n\nHelp businesses go above and beyond EU and national regulations\nReduce their environmental impact by decreasing their waste and resource consumption.\nImprove resource management and operational efficiency\, allowing for cost savings\nDevelop a positive brand image and attract eco-conscious customers.\nAlign and comply with waste reduction regulations.\nFoster a zero waste culture and employee engagement\nEncourage adaptability and innovation in a changing market.\nInspire their community and local waste reduction efforts.\n\nWhy become an accredited Mentor? \n​​aCozinha por António Loureiro becomes the first restaurant of the European Zero Waste Business Certification (April 2023)\nMission Zero Academy-accredited Mentors act as trusted advisors and consultants\, guiding and supporting businesses and organizations toward their transition to zero waste. They are key in guiding any candidate towards achieving the certification. Mentors are the only accredited consultants authorized to deliver Mission Zero Academy Zero Waste Business Certification. Their role as advisors to businesses includes (but is not limited to): \n\nDefining the zero waste strategy.\nAssessing key actions.\nIdentifying best practices and stakeholders.\nEvaluating different solutions.\nCreating communication materials.\nTraining their staff on what zero waste means.\n\nWho can apply?\n\nYou are based or work in Europe\nYou have good working knowledge of written and spoken English\nYou work (includes volunteering) in the field of waste management\, zero waste\, circular economy\, sustainable tourism or any other sustainability field\nAt least some of your work is focused on local level\nYou have zero-waste or circular economy past project experience (Europe-based) and are comfortable delivering projects\n\nThe Zero Waste Business Certification Mentors/Auditors Training Program \nOur program is an interactive online course\, where the majority of the course is based on the learner’s proactive individual work. Every two (2) weeks\, a 2 hour live session is held (attendance is mandatory) to allow for discussion and reflection with the trainer and fellow learners. \nAlthough we may like just reading documents and listening to lectures\, educational science says there are more effective ways to learn. Our training philosophy is based on the principles described in the “Main principles of teaching” chapter in the Zero Waste training Handbook. \nOur curriculum consists of 13 Modules spread over 16 weeks. The training is divided between independent\, self-paced study and live sessions. The learner should commit between 1-3 hours of independent study per module. \nLearners must submit assignments to advance in the course. Assignments related to live sessions shall be submitted 24 hours ahead of the session. Failure to submit will block the learner’s access to the next live session. At the end of the program\, successful leaners will receive their Mission Zero Academy Mentor Accreditation. More information on our program can be found here.  \nRegistration and deadline\nProgram starting date: February 19\, 2024 \n(Module 1 access will be opened on February 6 for pre-study work)\nRegistration deadline: February 11\, 2024 \nProgram fees \n600 euros per learner (+VAT when applicable) \nApply now
URL:https://www.missionzeroacademy.eu/event/spring-2024-zero-waste-business-certification-mentors-and-auditors-training-program/
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Trainer Course: Learn to Teach Effectively & Advance Your Career | Let's Do It Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Apply here for Let’s Do It Foundation next Zero Waste Trainer course in Brussels (Fully online).  \nDeadline April 19th!  \nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basics of how learning and memory works \nHow to take into account the needs of the learners and create motivating learning environment \nHow to help change learners’ misconceptions \nHow to better assess learning \nHow to teach zero waste topics and skills effectively \n\nThe course is based on the Zero Waste Trainer Curriculum and does not tackle zero waste topics themselves but rather the principles how to teach these topics effectively. The focus will be on adult learners\, but the principles used are universal and can be applied also to other age groups.  \nWho can apply? \n\nYou are based or work in an European country \nYou have good working knowledge of written and spoken English \nYou work (including volunteering) in the field of waste management\, zero waste\, circular economy or any other sustainability field \nYou have a good knowledge of zero waste principles and their practical implementation or you have participated in the Zero Waste Ambassador programme \nYou have some experience in running workshops and other educational activities \n\nHow to boost yourself as a Trainer? \nSuccessfully complete the training and apply to become a certified Zero Waste Trainer\, opening doors to global recognition\, career advancement\, and opportunities to earn additional income through conducting zero waste workshops. \nWhen? \n\nThe course will comprise of: \n\nOptional onboarding online session – April 29th\, 10am-11am CET\nOnline learning sessions – May 9th\, May 16th\, May 23rd\, May 30th 10am-1pm\, June 12th-14th 10am-3pm CET\nIndividual reading tasks accompany each session\n\n\nThe cost? \nPrice for the training:     \n\n\n\nZWE members 450€\nNon-members 590€.\n\n\n\nVAT of 22% will be added to the price if the participant pays as a private individual.\nThe accepted applicant commits to pay 100% of the training fee in advance no later than April 29th\, 2024. \nTravel\, accommodation and dinners of the onsite training are not included in the price.  \nTraining provider\nIn collaboration with Mission Zero Academy\, and Zero Waste Europe\, the training will be carried out by the Let’s Do It Foundation (Teeme Ära Sihtasutus)\, Telliskivi tn 60a/3\, 10412 Tallinn\, Estonia\, Reg. No 90010442\, VAT No EE102469361\, www.letsdoitfoundation.org\, the Full Member of Zero Waste Europe  \nTrainers \nKadri Kalle is the education programme manager at Let’s Do It Foundation. She has MSc in environmental sciences\, supplemented with basics in educational psychology. She is one of the creators of Zero Waste Trainer curriculum and the authors of Zero Waste Training Handbook.  \nAnastasiia Martynenko is head of NGO Zero Waste Society (Ukraine)\, based in Ireland. She is certified Zero Waste Trainer\, mentor and facilitator with a wealth of training and managing different zero waste projects for different target groups.  \nGrete Arro is a researcher in the School of Educational Sciences at Tallinn University. She is one of the creators of Zero Waste Trainer curriculum and the authors of Zero Waste Training Handbook. She has a PhD in educational psychology.  \n  \nAfter the training?  \nUpon meeting all the requirements the participants will receive a Diploma. This will give the possibility to apply for the Zero Waste Trainer Certificate (for a separate fee). Certified Ambassadors and Trainers from all across Europe are listed on the Zero Waste Europe’s expert page. An expert certification will give you confidence in carrying out your mission. It also can advance you in your career. Qualified knowledge in implementing circular economy is increasingly sought after in all sectors and various positions.  \nApply here until April 19th! 
URL:https://www.missionzeroacademy.eu/event/apply-to-become-a-zero-waste-trainer-lets-do-it-foundation/
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