Konstantinos Pagkratis

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT KONSTANTINOS PAGKRATIS

Doctoral Researcher, Education Policy Advisor, and Multi-Sector Consultant (UN, public, and private sectors) working across Europe, Asia, Africa, and conflict-affected contexts. I specialize in designing and strengthening Education, Skills, and Workforce Development systems that empower youth, build resilient communities, and accelerate progress toward SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 10, SDG 11. My core expertise lies in:Skills Development & Skills EcosystemsSTEM and Entrepreneurship Education (EE)Vocational Education & Training (VET)Youth Empowerment through EducationFormal & Non-Formal Learning SystemsPublic–Private Partnerships Policy, Systems Strengthening & Capacity BuildingAcross my career, I have contributed to policy design, programme development, implementation, supervision, training, and monitoring, often in complex or rapidly changing environments. I have collaborated with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Government Ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, and private-sector organisations, ensuring that education and skills initiatives are evidence-based, scalable, and aligned with national and global priorities such as the UN SDGs, EU policy frameworks, and lifelong learning agendas.I thrive at the intersection of education, innovation, and workforce transformation—building bridges between policy and practice, and between VET, industry, and government to shape future-ready systems.If you’re working on: Education system reform Skills development or VET modernization STEM or entrepreneurship programmes Public–private collaboration SDG-aligned policy or research initiatives—let’s connect. I’m always open to partnerships, advisory roles, and knowledge