On October 10, 2024, Jean-Baptiste Sandoz, CEO of Company Project and French ambassador for the European Climate Pact, accompanied by Lola Ott, Director of Fiumi-Tech, was received by Patrick Bernède, Director of the AFPA Strasbourg center. The meeting was the forerunner of an ambitious project to develop innovative training in the emerging professions of the circular economy.

A project in the making, validated at the European summit

A few days before this meeting, the foundations of this project were validated at the European Union summit, with the support of Tremeur Denigot, education expert at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. The project is part of the Coalition for Climate Education, a European initiative aimed at strengthening the skills needed for the ecological transition.

Although Jean-Baptiste Sandoz and Lola Ott are keeping the details confidential, they have confirmed the creation of six specific training courses. These programs, still shrouded in mystery, promise to transform the way tomorrow's talent will be trained to meet industrial and environmental challenges.

"We're working on concrete solutions, but it's still too early to reveal all the details. What we can say is that these training courses will lay the foundations for a new generation of sustainable professions," says Jean-Baptiste Sandoz.

A strategic partnership under consideration

During their visit to AFPA Strasbourg, Jean-Baptiste Sandoz and Lola Ott explored opportunities for collaboration with AFPA, a major player in vocational training in France. The visit included a tour of the Village des Solutions, an area dedicated to innovation and the adaptation of skills to emerging needs.

"The AFPA has invaluable infrastructure and expertise to support this transition. Together, we plan to lay the groundwork to prepare territories and individuals for these changes," emphasizes Lola Ott.

Training for the future

If the project comes to fruition, these training courses will offer unique opportunities for local authorities and businesses alike. In particular, they will enable :

• Train experts capable of managing the challenges of the circular economy.
• Integrate new technologies.
• Supporting island territories like Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, where the need for innovative skills is particularly great.

The implementation of these training courses could mark a turning point for talent wishing to play a key role in the ecological transition.

Suspense that paves the way for action

There is great enthusiasm for the potential of this collaboration. Company Project and AFPA are considering the next steps in bringing this vision to fruition. This project, still under construction, represents an opportunity to redefine the way in which vocational training responds to environmental issues.

"We need to be ambitious to prepare for future generations. This project is just the beginning, and its impact could be immense," concludes Jean-Baptiste Sandoz.

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Details of this project will be announced shortly.