Panel discussion: Empowering green workforce​

DAY 1 sparks as the kick-off event of RMIT Sustainability Week 2024, igniting discussions around new career paths in the sustainability sector.

Event highlights

  • An opening keynote from RMIT’s prestigious leaders, highlighting the university’s commitment to sustainability 
  • Exploration of opportunities with experts across diverse industries  
  • Salary and prospects in navigation of new career paths within the green economy 
  • Skills, qualifications and educational programs crucial for success in the green job market 
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, experts, and fellow attendees 
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Featured speakers

Professor Julia Gaimster

Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor, RMIT Vietnam

Mr Matthew McCall-Peat

Associate Director of Capital Works, RMIT Vietnam

Ms Cao Le Thanh Loan

Operations Manager of Staffing & Outsourcing, Convenience South and HR Consulting Services, ManpowerGroup Vietnam

Mr Pham Huu Hoang

Manager, Alumni Relations at RMIT University Vietnam

Mr Keith Donald Schulz Jr.

Chief Sustainability Officer, Motul Asia Pacific

Ms Nguyen Thao My

Brand Strategist, Rice Studios

Mr Christopher Jordan

Head of Coffee and Manufacturing, Highlands Coffee

Ms Vo Ngoc Tuyen

Founder and CEO, Dear Our Community

Nguyen Thi Xuan Thuy

Mekong Area Environment, Sustainability and Quality Manager, A.P. Moller - Maersk

Mr Dao Nguyen Khanh

Head of Sustainability and Communications, Siam City Cement Vietnam

Ms Huynh Ngoc Hanh

Project Manager, Water Stewardship Vietnam

Detailed agenda

Time

Description
9:30am-9:40am

Empowering Change: RMIT's Commitment to Sustainability

Speaker: Professor Julia Gaimster - Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor at RMIT Vietnam 
9:40am-9:50am

Empowering Change: RMIT's Commitment to Sustainability

Speaker: Mr Matthew McCall-Peat - Associate Director of Capital Works at RMIT Vietnam
9:50am-10am Event overview
10am-10:20am

Trends in sustainability employment

  • Gain insights into the market size, potential earnings, and growing demand for a skilled workforce in the green economy of Vietnam and Southeast Asia. 
  • Discover the key competencies and qualifications needed for success and explore promising career pathways in the sustainability sector.

Keynote Speaker: Ms Cao Le Thanh Loan - Operations Manager of Staffing & Outsourcing, Convenience South and HR Consulting Services at ManpowerGroup Vietnam
10:20am-11am

Leadership roundtable on green careers

  • Discuss the growing demand for green jobs and their impact on business. 
  • See potential challenges, growth opportunities, and future workforce expectations for the next 5 to 10 years in the green jobs sector.
  • Uncover emerging trends in sustainable careers, the importance of evolving skills, and the role of sustainability in shaping business operations.

Moderator: Mr Pham Huu Hoang - Manager, Alumni Relations at RMIT University Vietnam 

Panellists:  

  • Mr Keith Donald Schulz Jr. – Chief Sustainability Officer at Motul Asia Pacific 
  • Ms Nguyen Thao My - Brand Strategist at Rice Studios  
  • Mr Christopher Jordan - Head of Coffee and Manufacturing at Highlands Coffee 
11am-11:15am Tea break
11:15am-12pm

ESG excellence in action

  • Guide students and early-career professionals in navigating green career pathways. 
  • Gain insights into ESG roles, including responsibilities in sustainability consulting, renewable energy management, and waste reduction strategies.
  • Pick up the essential knowledge and skills needed for success in green jobs.

Moderator: Ms. Vo Ngoc Tuyen - Founder and CEO of Dear Our Community  

Panellists:  

  • Ms Nguyen Thi Xuan Thuy - Mekong Area Environment, Sustainability and Quality Manager at A.P. Moller - Maersk  
  • Mr Dao Nguyen Khanh - Head of Sustainability and Communications at Siam City Cement Vietnam  
  • Ms Huynh Ngoc Hanh - Project Manager at Water Stewardship Vietnam   

Special thanks to our Industry partners

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Dear Our Communitty

Highlands Coffee

ManpowerGroup Vietnam

Motul Asia Pacific

Rice Studios

Siam City Cement Vietnam

Water Stewardship Vietnam

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