Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its Clean Energy Webinar Series, which concluded with the final session taking place on September 13 . This milestone highlights the College’s ongoing commitment to sharing its expertise in sustainability with a global audience.
For this initiative, Niagara College partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC).
The webinar series “Going Clean: TVET and the Green Energy Transition” is part of the BILT (Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET) project, aimed at tackling the challenges posed by technological, social, environmental, and workplace changes. With a keen focus on new qualifications and competencies, BILT addresses critical issues such as digitalization, greening, entrepreneurship, and migration in TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training).
The webinar is supported by the Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB) Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training and sponsored by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
The first three webinars of the four-part series brought together a diverse group of global experts, engaging 500 attendees from over 130 countries. Each session offered unique insights into the role of TVET in the green energy transition. From discussion on skills development to exploring various collaboration models, the webinar created a space for sharing varied knowledge and sparking important conversations around sustainable energy. The series has demonstrated the global commitment to advancing green energy through education and innovation.
Final episode of the Clean Energy Webinar series now available
Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training invites everyone to watch the final episode of the series on YouTube. Click here to watch it now.
This virtual session offers fresh insights into the future of green energy, with a focus on emerging skills, policy recommendations, and the role of TVET in ensuring an inclusive transition. Featuring expert speakers from five countries, including Niagara College’s Manager of Energy and Assets Danielle Notarianni, the webinar showcases diverse perspectives, reflecting the widespread commitment of global institutions to sustainable development.
This webinar series was brought to you by Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training and supported by Niagara College’s Sustainability office and the Marketing team.
Click here to learn more about the webinar.
Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training
Bringing together the expertise of a highly skilled NC team with partner organizations worldwide, Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training proudly provides educational solutions designed to inspire sustainable global change. For over 20 years, NC has been collaborating with global institutions, including developing and delivering customized education and training programs and capacity building projects to support learners around the world and global partners in achieving their goals. Drawing on this expertise, NC established an official global education hub in May 2024 to leverage its world-renowned education and training programs and to offer newly developed modularized global programs. The Institute is committed to pursuing the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
