OPEN CALL for participation in an educational program through the Agro-Tech-Business Academy

The Green Growth Platform association announces a call for applications from young professionals who are engaged in or aspiring to build a career in the agricultural sector, with the aim of receiving professional education through the Agro-Tech-Business Academy.

This call is part of the project Green Growth for Young Professionals Through Digital Agriculture, implemented within the BOOST – Balkans for Optimizing Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society program, supported by ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy and ALDA Balkans, through AFD – Agence Française de Développement.

The project aims to strengthen the knowledge of young professionals in the agricultural sector in the Republic of North Macedonia by equipping them with advanced skills in digital agriculture and entrepreneurship. The objective is to accelerate digital transformation, promote sustainability, and foster economic development in rural areas.

The call is intended for young professionals aged 20 to 29 who are engaged in or aspire to pursue a career in the agricultural sector, including undergraduate or postgraduate students, recent graduates, or early-stage entrepreneurs committed to starting or advancing a professional career or business in agriculture or the food industry.

The number of participants in the Academy is limited to 20.

Apply now — we look forward to receiving your applications.

All interested candidates are required to submit their CV to: info@greengrowth-platform.org

The call is open until 31 March 2026.

More information about the project is available at the following LINK.


The views, opinions, and content expressed in this announcement are those of the Green Growth Platform association and do not necessarily reflect the official position of ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy or AFD – Agence Française de Développement. ALDA and AFD are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained in this announcement.

Research – Needs analysis for digital technologies in agricultural VET schools in NMK

GGP in collaboraiton with AgFutura created an analysis report based on usage of digital technologies in agricultural VET schools in NMK.

This analysis is focused on multiple hypothesis such as:

  • The number of new students in agricultural VET schools is continuously declining;
  • There is low level of practice in agricultural VET education;
    Reason for low interest for agricultural VET education: Poor perception about agriculture;
  • Reason for low interest for agricultural VET education: Small budget for agricultural schools;
  • Reason for low interest for agricultural VET education: General situation in the country/active migration of young people;
  • Reason for low interest for agricultural VET education: Bigger interest in other professions with better personal income;
  • Frequent use of ICTs will improve the interest among students for agricultural education;
  • The usage of ICTs in lecturing is at a low level and not synchronized.

For the entire analysis click on the following LINK