What's on in April?
New ETF director, Pilvi Torsti
An expert in education policy with extensive experience in the public sector, academia, and civil society, Pilvi Torsti is to take up duties as director of the European Training Foundation on 16 April. In an interview mid-March, she shared her perspective on the critical role of education globally, the ETF’s work on education and training in EU neighbouring countries, and her vision for a brighter future through the development of essential skills and competences.
Green Skills Award 2023
Our Green Skills Award competition is now open for applications. Do you have a successful story to share on the role of skills in accelerating the green transition? Do you work on a project highlighting how education and employment can contribute to greener societies? Wherever you are in the world, we want to hear from you. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and to become a green influencer on the global scene!
Submit your application by 23 April (23:59 CEST).
ETF podcast #26 – Demystifying green skills
Green skills are crucial for making the green transition happen and creating a sustainable future. But
what are they, and what are our most common misconceptions about them?
- Are they relevant for rich countries only?
- Or only for specific industries ?
- Are they closely associated with male-dominated jobs?
We used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to generate one of the questions on the topic:
- How can we ensure that the green skills developed today remain relevant in the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the green economy?
In this 26th episode of our Skills Factory podcast series, ETF expert, Romain Boitard, highlights the importance of green skills in our lives, as well as the misconceptions we hold about them.
ETF webinar: Using big data to support anticipation for the green and digital transition, 5 April
Are you curious about how big data analysis can support the digital and green transition? Do you want to know more about the evolution of skills demand? Join our webinar on 5 April at 10:00 AM CEST.
ETF webinar: The role of teachers in green and digital transition, 20 April
An online seminar focused on the contribution of teachers in social dialogue to the successful achievement of the green and digital transitions in EU partner countries.
Earth Day, 22 April
Invest in Our Planet is the theme of Earth Day 2023. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, EarthDay.org has been working worldwide ‘to drive positive action for our planet’ and build a green, prosperous future.
‘Businesses, governments, and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against the climate crisis […]. We must join together in our fight for the green revolution, and for the health of future generations. The time is now to Invest in Our Planet.’ Kathleen Rogers, EarthDay.org president