The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education is enhancing ESG education for parents and staff, aiming to cultivate professional educators who can lead practical implementation in schools, homes, and communities.
On October 6, the Gwangju Education Office announced the launch of its 'Regional ESG Awareness Training' at Mokpo National University.
This training focuses on understanding the basic concepts of ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—and current trends, equipping participants with the skills to convey this knowledge in educational settings.
The 'ESG Educator Program' is designed to teach participants about ESG case studies, educational content development, teaching methods, and program planning through both theory and practice. The goal is for trained parents and educators to effectively communicate the significance of ESG and lead practical activities in schools, homes, and communities.
The training content is tailored to the characteristics of each region. The western region program runs from October 6 to December 1 at Mokpo National University, covering sustainability, community engagement, public sector ESG, biodiversity, labor rights, corporate ESG, and marketing.
Regional Training in Mokpo and Gwangyang... Covering Carbon Neutrality and Resource Circulation
The eastern region program will take place from October 13 to November 17 at the Gwangyang Youth Dream Center. This training will focus on the climate crisis, carbon neutrality, resource circulation, upcycling, and practical ESG lessons to enhance participants' instructional capabilities.
Notably, this program aims to go beyond merely learning about ESG; it encourages participants to design content and programs that they can share and implement with others.
Kim Chi-gon, the Director of External Cooperation, stated, "ESG encompasses values that extend beyond environmental concerns to include social responsibility, collaboration, and sustainable futures. We hope this training will not only foster understanding of ESG but also develop the expertise to educate and implement these values, enabling participants to become agents of change in their communities."
Meanwhile, since introducing ESG into its educational administration in 2023, the Gwangju Education Office has been operating an ESG support center, conducting outreach ESG training, and developing remote content. Last year, it expanded school-centered education into the community by offering ESG practical training for parents in 22 regions of Jeonnam.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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