As part of the "Ma Vie Pro" (My Professional Life) show, broadcast live on Twitch, Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, answered journalist Samuel Etienne's questions about careers in ecological transformation, specifically in the water sector. Thisepisode, titled "More water in 50 years? The water jobs that will save the planet," is aimed at 16-35-year-olds who are wondering about their future careers and highlights the diversity of career opportunities in the environmental sector.
Water, a vital resource for humanity, is at the heart of the crucial challenges of our time. In a changing world, water-related challenges are numerous and complex. The scarcity of drinking water, droughts, floods, and floods threaten the security and well-being of populations. According to forecasts, two-thirds of the world's population will face water shortages by 2025. It is therefore essential to take measures to preserve and manage this precious resource sustainably.
Careers in ecological transformation
Invited to the set of the "Ma Vie Pro" show, hosted by Samuel Etienne (journalist, radio and TV host, and French streamer), Estelle Brachlianoff presented Veolia's activities in water, energy, and waste, while highlighting the various careers that exist in the ecological transformation sector and the fantastic career opportunities offered within the Veolia Group. The CEO of Veolia invites young people to discover careers they may not know about.
Whether they are biologists, engineers, technicians, or maintenance workers, all profiles play a crucial role in accelerating the implementation of concrete solutions for environmental preservation. Her participation also allowed her to recall the importance of training and upskilling to anticipate future careers and respond to the challenges of ecological transition.
Ecological transformation is a challenge for all, but it's also an opportunity for young people to train and embark on exciting careers.
Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia.
Terra Academia: the school and accelerator of ecological transformation careers
Estelle Brachlianoff presented Terra Academia, the school and accelerator of ecological transformation founded by Veolia to train future professionals in the sector. With nearly 8 million jobs impacted by ecological transformation by 2030, and an estimated 400,000 new jobs created worldwide, this school offers initial and continuing training to allow young people to discover ecological transformation careers and acquire the necessary skills to respond to the challenges of ecological transition.
To achieve its goal of training future ecological transformation professionals, Terra Academia relies on the power of collective action: by bringing together key stakeholders, it aims to train 60,000 people and mobilize 100,000 young people by 2030. The deployment of Terra Academia training campuses in each French region will create, by 2030, 15 open campuses, allowing all stakeholders (companies, schools, local elected officials, associations) to offer structured training to respond to the ecological emergency.
Training at the heart of Veolia
Finally, Estelle Brachlianoff presented the various training and development programs that exist within the company to allow employees to train and progress in their careers. This upskilling is crucial to respond to the challenges of ecological transition and to accelerate solutions.
The "Ma Vie Pro" show on Twitch highlighted the career opportunities in the ecological transformation sector and presented the careers that exist in this field. Estelle Brachlianoff emphasized the importance of training and upskilling to respond to the challenges of ecological transition and presented the career opportunities that exist within Veolia.
At Veolia, we are convinced that training and upskilling are the keys to succeeding in ecological transition.
Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia.
Some key figures
4,000 job offers worldwide at Veolia
1 school of ecological transformation (Terra Academia)
100,000 young people trained: Terra Academia's ambition by 2030
Call to action
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