Centre Social Roland Charrier

CSO: Centre Social Roland Charrier
Area: Green Jobs
Location: Montreuil Bellay, Maine-et-Loire

Type of project

Support rural youth toward social and professional inclusion by improving access to the ecological transition and promoting gender equality in technical and agricultural careers

The project directly addresses rural youth by shifting them from eco-anxiety to active engagement through hands-on learning in a local Tiers-Lieu, such as agroecology practices and low-tech workshops with local professionals. It highlights concrete, non-relocatable green jobs in sectors like farming, viticulture, and repair-based trades to show viable career paths in their territory.

Target (Disengaged)

 The project directly targets rural youth (16–20), including students from the agricultural high school and young people supported by the Mission Locale who are often disengaged from traditional education and employment pathways.

It re-engages them through a bottom-up approach emerging from informal youth spaces, where “blabla evenings” revealed a strong need to move from eco-anxiety to action. Youth are involved professionals and the activities, exploring green careers as active investigators during field visits with professionals, and finally becoming peer ambassadors by producing radio podcasts that share their experiences and insights with the wider community.

Science – Based

Use of data to monitor the impact.

Gender

The project does not have a gender-specific target but aims to achieve parity among participants and experts.

Planned activities

Beneficiaries: 18-24 young people involved during the project  

Planned activities / indicators: 

• Production of 3 thematic podcasts
• Number of professionals and partners involved in co-design phases and in the final showcase event (not quantified)

Action model

Immersion & Experimentation 

• 3 modules (3 days each) exploring 2 green economy jobs per module
• Hands-on activities with local professionals (repair, farming, recycling, etc.) via “Le Faire Ailleurs” network
• On-site participation in real tasks, with shared meals and transport provide

Radio Lab

• Audio training (interviews, recording, editing) during immersion
• Youth produce podcasts from field experiences
• Builds communication skills, confidence, and critical thinking

Outreach & Impact

• Public closing event (Dec 2026) with partners and families
• Podcast dissemination (web, social media, schools, municipalities)
• Post-project guidance with youth support services for career orientation