May 22, 2024 – The Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule (EHT) Eco-Campus hosted the 8th edition of the Get Together series, demonstrating the vital roles students assume in driving sustainability on their campus.
Nearly 100 attendees from ASSET H&C member schools— including La Boulangerie Française (LBF), An Rê Mai Sen (Vietnam), Bayon School, Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule (EHT), Sala Baï Hotel & Restaurant School, Spoons, Don Bosco Hotel School, Pour un Sourire d’Enfant Institute (PSEI) (Cambodia), and HCTC (Thailand) — participated to draw insights from the EHT Eco-Committee’s initiatives.
Eco Initiative for Students and by Students
The student leaders of the Eco-Committee at EHT shared their journey to obtaining the prestigious Green Flag Certification in 2023 —the first for any Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in Asia. They highlighted EHT’s approach of integrating practical, hands-on environmental stewardship into their curriculum, preparing students to become proactive change agents.
Highlights from the students’ experiences included:
Additional achievements from the past year included:
Furthermore, students were encouraged to create and display awareness posters in their classrooms, fostering a culture of environmental consciousness across the campus.
These activities have helped students develop crucial leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Discussion and Collaborative Learning
Participants engaged in discussions about the practical aspects of maintaining sustainable initiatives, such as the timeline for achieving the Green Flag and strategies for ensuring continuous student involvement despite turnover. This session highlighted the importance of blending new and experienced members in ongoing environmental efforts.
Key Takeaways: Teamwork and Community Engagement
The event wrapped up with a collaborative quiz and brainstorming session, reinforcing the concept that “Teamwork makes the dream work.” This sentiment echoed through the workshop’s activities, demonstrating how collective efforts can transform educational environments sustainably.
Participants departed with not only inspiration but also actionable strategies to implement and adapt EHT’s successful model in their respective institutions, thereby promoting environmental responsibility across the vocational education sector.
Join the Movement:
If this recap sparks your interest, or if you seek to integrate similar practices in your institution, don’t hesitate to reach out or join our future Get Togethers. Together, we can achieve more and pave the way for a sustainable future.
Contact for further details or resources: Ha Phan (ASSET H&C Project Manager): ha.phan@iecd.org
Alone, we go faster. Together, we go further!