1. Workshop Overview
• Country: Greece
• Date: 27/02/2026
• Venue: 95 Athinon-Piraeus Av., Piraeus Greece
• Organising Partner: CRADLE+PPC
• Number of participants: 44
• Stakeholder groups represented: Higher Education Institutions, Private sector (manufacturing, tech industry, SMEs), VET providers and trainers, Consultants and policy experts and Entrepreneurs and business owners.
2. Summary of Workshop Agenda
The workshop aimed to engage key national stakeholders in identifying barriers and opportunities for women’s participation in green technology sectors in Greece.
The agenda included:
● Presentation of the Women4AGreenEU project objectives and EU policy context (Green Deal, Skills Agenda)
● Overview of women’s participation challenges in green technology sectors
● Three structured breakout sessions based on the discussion guide :
1. Identification of barriers
2. Exploration of opportunities and good practices
3. Co-creation of policy solutions
Participants worked collaboratively in groups, followed by plenary discussions where key findings were presented and validated.
3. Key Insights from Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1
Barriers:
– Summary of major identified barriers
– Quotes or representative statements
Participants identified several structural and systemic barriers within the Greek context:
● Limited awareness and visibility of green technology career pathways, particularly among women and young people
● Persistent gender stereotypes influencing educational and career choices, especially in STEM and technical fields
● Weak alignment between education (VET/university) and labour market needs in emerging green sectors
● Limited integration of gender equality considerations within national green transition policies
● Lack of practical training opportunities and industry exposure for women
● Work-life balance challenges and limited support mechanisms for women in technical and entrepreneurial roles
Quotes / representative statements:
“Green jobs are growing in Greece, but women are not sufficiently informed about these opportunities.” (VET provider)
“There is still a strong gender gap in technical education pathways.” (University representative)
“We struggle to find trained female candidates for green-related roles.” (Industry stakeholder – manufacturing/logistics)
“Policies are fragmented — gender equality and green transition are not yet aligned.” (Consultant/policy expert)
Breakout Session 2
– Opportunities and Solutions:
- Proposed solutions
- Stakeholder perspectives
- Prioritised recommendations
Proposed solutions:
Participants proposed several actionable measures:
● Strengthening VET and reskilling programmes targeting women in green sectors
● Developing structured partnerships between industry and education providers
● Creating mentoring and role-model initiatives
● Promoting awareness campaigns on green careers for women
● Providing incentives for companies to employ and support women in green jobs
Stakeholder perspectives:
● Strong agreement on the need for closer collaboration between education and industry
● Recognition that SMEs require support tools and incentives to adopt gender-inclusive practices
● Emphasis on regional disparities in Greece, requiring localised approaches
Prioritised recommendations:
1. Develop targeted reskilling programmes for women
2. Strengthen education–industry collaboration mechanisms
3. Implement national awareness campaigns
4. Introduce incentives for gender-inclusive employment
4. Policy Input for the EU-Level Blueprint
• National-level policy gaps identified:
– Lack of integrated policy frameworks linking gender equality with green transition
– Limited targeted support for women entering green technology sectors
– Insufficient monitoring and data collection on women’s participation in green jobs
– Weak coordination between relevant policy areas (education, labour, environment)
• Proposed policy measures:
– Integrate gender equality into national green transition policies
– Introduce financial and policy incentives for companies hiring women in green roles
– Strengthen VET and lifelong learning programmes focused on green skills for women
– Support mentoring and entrepreneurship initiatives
• Relevance for EU-level policy harmonisation:
– Need for common EU indicators on gender participation in green sectors
– Alignment of green skills strategies with gender equality priorities
– Promotion of cross-country knowledge exchange and best practices
• Suggestions for inclusion in the Policy Blueprint:
– Integrated policy frameworks combining skills, employment, and gender equality
– Strengthened public-private partnerships
– EU-level guidance on gender-responsive green policies
5. Participation & Feedback Summary
Provide a short summary of participant feedback responses collected from the feedback forms.
Participants expressed:
● Strong interest in continued engagement through the Women4AGreenEU initiative
● Positive feedback on the interactive and collaborative workshop format
● Recognition of the importance of multi-stakeholder dialogue
Participants also highlighted that:
● The workshop created a valuable platform for connecting different actors within the Greek ecosystem
● There is a need for continued dialogue and concrete follow-up actions
The Greek stakeholder ecosystem demonstrated strong engagement and readiness to contribute to the green transition, while highlighting the need for more coordinated, gender-responsive policy interventions.
6. Annexes
• Signed attendance sheet
• Completed breakout materials
• Photos (optional)
• Agenda
• Stakeholder list