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The Future of Work

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Green Skills & Global Learning: A Competitive Edge for Future Jobs

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST
Embedding sustainability and SDGs in internships is key to bridging education and the green economy. This session explores how carbon literacy and green skills—projected to grow by 15.2%—enhance job readiness. Featuring diverse experts from various fields, we will highlight how international experiential learning equips students with future-proof competencies, boosting employability in a rapidly evolving workforce

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze Emerging Job Market Trends & Green Skills Demand Participants will explore the increasing demand for green skills, with job postings requiring them rising by 15.2% (LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report 2023). They will also examine projections from the International Labour Organization (ILO), which estimates that the transition to a green economy could create 100 million new jobs by 2030. This discussion will highlight the evolving expectations of employers and the skills students need for career readiness.
  • Integrate SDGs into Experiential Learning for Career Readiness Participants will understand how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing global challenges in environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The session will explore how study abroad programs and internships can embed SDG-focused learning, equipping students with essential competencies such as adaptability, problem-solving, and global citizenship—critical for navigating future workforce demands.
  • Develop Experiential Learning Programs that Align with the Green Economy This session will provide practical insights into designing internships and study abroad programs that prepare students for sustainability-focused careers. Participants will explore structural elements needed to ensure responsible, ethical, and impactful learning experiences that support both student career growth and host community development while fostering long-term sustainability.
  • Enhance Employability & Workforce Readiness through Green Skills Training Participants will gain strategies to incorporate hands-on sustainability and conservation experiences into global learning programs. By understanding the link between experiential learning and key workforce competencies, they will leave with actionable steps to empower students to become future changemakers. Success stories will illustrate how sustainability-driven education enhances employability and contributes to long-term career success.