AmCham

Sustainability in Education

AmCham Education & Vocational Working Group IV Committee meeting

The AMCHAM Education & Vocational Working Group IV Committee meeting on Sustainability in Education brought together leading voices from both the education and industry sectors for a purposeful and forward-looking exchange. The session was facilitated by Dilara Jafarli from NEQSOL Holding, who guided a dynamic discussion focused on practical alignment and long-term impact. Participants explored how sustainability can be meaningfully embedded into integrated educational systems, how strategic partnerships between schools and industry can be strengthened, and how structured, real-world exposure can better prepare students for evolving professional landscapes.

Key themes included aligning career pathways with sustainability-driven sectors and recognizing the combined importance of AI literacy and sustainability literacy as core competencies for future-ready learners, school leaders, and company executives alike.

Sustainability in education is not a standalone initiative; it is a strategic direction that calls for cross-sector collaboration, shared responsibility, and sustained commitment to shaping resilient and future-oriented systems.

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The 3rd Committee meeting of the AmCham Education & Vocational Working Group took place

Education and Vocational Working Group
III Committee Meeting

The 3rd meeting of the AmCham Education & Vocational Working Group took place, representing another important step toward the sustainable launch of our mentoring sessions, in line with discussions from the III Committee Meeting.

The meeting brought together representatives from diverse companies, creating a valuable space for connection, dialogue, and collaboration. Participants were introduced to the committee’s operations, its ongoing work, and the shared vision guiding our initiatives.

The Chairperson, Francesco Banchini, CEO & Director of European Azerbaijan School and Chairman of CCAAIBWS, together with Deputy Chairperson Aygun Gardiner Isayeva, CEO and Director of Dunya School, outlined the next steps and upcoming procedures. Mr. Francesco also shared the key priorities for January and February, setting a clear and focused direction for the months ahead.

Through these meetings, AmCham continues to build a meaningful platform where companies can actively engage in educational and vocational initiatives—initiatives designed to create long-term value, strengthen skills, and support sustainable growth across our community.

Grateful to everyone who contributed to the discussion and to the collective spirit of cooperation that made this meeting impactful.

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The AMCHAM Education & Vocational Working Group II Committee Meeting successfully took place on 18 December at JW Marriott Absheron

AMCHAM Education & Vocational Working Group
II Committee Meeting

The AMCHAM Education & Vocational Working Group II Committee Meeting successfully took place on 18 December at JW Marriott Absheron, Baku, bringing together education-focused organisations, schools, training centres, institutions, and AmCham member companies.

The meeting focused on Youth Intern & Mentorship Programmes, with a presentation by Mr Francesco titled “Youth Intern & Mentorship Programmes”. The session included a previous meeting recap and the launch of internship placements in AmCham companies, highlighting how companies build talent pipelines while students gain workplace exposure and start building their future workforce.

Key discussion points included:
▪️ Why we are here today
▪️ Students need real-life exposure to understand career pathways
▪️ Companies want future-ready talent
▪️ Families want direction and clarity
▪️ Intern and mentorship programmes create this bridge

The discussion also covered demand vs. current skill emphasis, career clarity score progression across age groups, dream destination preferences among students, and connecting student interests to real opportunities.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the collaboration cycle, next-step activities for the Education & Vocational Working Group, AmCham values and expectations, and a shared vision among member companies to strengthen youth internship and mentorship programmes.

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Under the initiative of AMCHAM, the Education and Vocational Working Group Committee held its meeting at Hilton Garden Inn.

Education and Vocational Working Group Committee Meeting

Under the initiative of AMCHAM, the Education and Vocational Working Group Committee held its meeting at Hilton Garden Inn. We are pleased to share that Mr. Francesco Banchini has been appointed as the Chairman of this Committee.

The session brought together distinguished representatives from different sectors, creating a platform for meaningful and engaging discussions. Mr. Francesco highlighted the Committee’s priorities for the upcoming months, shared key findings from the Skill Gap Report, and reflected on themes such as the collaboration cycle, sustainability in education, parents as partners, and the ladder of inference.

The meeting opened with the powerful message: “Education as an Investment: Shaping Azerbaijan’s Future Workforce.”
It was inspiring to see directors of both public and private schools in Azerbaijan actively contributing to conversations about the future of education.

As European Azerbaijan School, we are proud to be part of AMCHAM and enthusiastic about the establishment of this Committee. We are confident that its work will help transform forward-looking ideas into meaningful actions, creating lasting impact on the development of education in Azerbaijan.