PMI and Cannes Lions launch forum to align education with industry needs
Project Management Institute (PMI) and Cannes Lions have teamed up to address the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. Their new initiative, the LIONS Educators Forum, aims to connect educators with industry leaders to better prepare students for the workforce. The forum will focus on developing future-ready curricula and strengthening pathways from education to employment. PMI says the effort is designed to equip students with essential skills for an AI-driven and rapidly changing economy.
TLDR
- PMI and Cannes Lions have launched the LIONS Educators Forum to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry skills.
- The forum will connect educators and industry leaders through global roundtables, an in-person event at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and a year-round network.
- The initiative emphasizes creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability as critical skills for students.
- Menaka Gopinath, Chief Marketing Officer at PMI, highlighted the focus on future-ready curricula and stronger education-to-employment pathways.
- The forum is chaired by Vann Graves and supported by Cannes Lions leadership, aiming to support lifelong learning and strengthen the global talent pipeline.
