Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Angelica MUȘAT, George Adrian MUȘAT, Constanta Laura ZUGRAVU, Gheorghe Adrian ZUGRAVU

This paper proposes a forward-thinking approach to education management by identifying key emerging skills and capabilities that can drive innovative, cross-sector training programs. These efforts are designed to support the circular economy in rural regions and empower the creation of sustainable, future-ready business models based on the smart exploitation of resources and also using the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed by students to increase their employment and career opportunities, especially in the rural circular economy. The set of activities in the circular rural economy refers to all the economic activities of production, transformation and marketing of services, agricultural and forestry products and by-products and food, which are carried out by enterprises located in rural areas. The purpose of this questionnaire-based analysis is to identify new skills and personal abilities that students in rural areas need to acquire. Overall, the study concludes that fostering multidisciplinary, skills-based education is key to empowering rural populations and promoting sustainable economic growth through the circular economy.

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