Skills, Competence & Education
A clean transition in industry requires skills and expertise. We must ensure the availability of skilled professionals so that the clean transition and the innovations it requires can be realized. This includes recognizing and validating qualifications (including vocational skills) within the EU, as well as ensuring efficient mobility both within and beyond the EU. Additionally, the attraction of skilled labor to the EU must be reformed to compete with the appeal of the United States and China.
Upskilling and reskilling the workforce are essential to enable smooth transitions between different roles and professions. This must be done in close collaboration with European industries, taking into account their needs and opportunities in an evolving operating environment.
The European STEM strategy and the European Vocational Education and Training (VET) strategy play a key role in understanding skill requirements. These strategies must be developed in cooperation with European industry and should follow a clear timeline. Skills and education are of strategic importance to the development of European industry. It is crucial to recognize the urgency of solutions related to them in achieving a clean transition.
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