European Academy proudly participated in the kick-off meeting for the groundbreaking ESG4PMChange project, hosted by the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad. This meeting marked the official launch of an ambitious initiative to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into project management education and training, addressing the growing demand for sustainability-focused competencies in the workforce.
About ESG4PMChange
The ESG4PMChange project represents a collaborative effort among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers, PM² Alliance, and business actors. This initiative pioneers innovative approaches, including the development of standardized professional profiles, competency frameworks, Living Labs, and a micro-credential framework, to empower the next generation of project management professionals with critical ESG skills.
Key objectives include:
- Conducting an education gap analysis to align current offerings with labor market needs.
- Designing an ESG-focused curriculum and competency framework.
- Launching a digital resource hub with MOOCs and OER to make ESG project management knowledge widely accessible.
- Establishing a structured micro-credential framework for professional recognition.
European Academy's Contribution
As a key partner in the project, European Academy delivered a presentation on its Dissemination, Communication, and Exploitation Channels during the meeting. Mr. Harry Konstantopoulos highlighted how these channels will amplify the project’s impact, ensuring effective outreach to diverse audiences and maximizing the dissemination of results across Europe and beyond.
The event also featured an engaging presentation on the PM² Methodology, delivered by the PM² Alliance, and interactive sessions on quality assurance, dissemination, and micro-planning for work packages.
Collaborating Partners
The ESG4PMChange project brings together 14 esteemed partners from across Europe, each contributing expertise and innovation to the initiative:
- University of Novi Sad
- Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna
- University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow
- University of Thessaly
- University of Split
- Energy Net DOO
- ESG EDU-LAB
- FUTURE FOOD INSTITUTE ETS
- Revas
- Sparky
- Advise Institute
- Syntea
- PM² Alliance
- European Academy
Looking Ahead
With a clear roadmap and a dynamic consortium, the ESG4PMChange project is poised to drive meaningful change in project management education, fostering sustainable business practices across Europe and beyond. Stay tuned for updates on this transformative initiative!
