Policy makers at EU, national and regional level need to work effectively with all relevant stakeholders (industry, social partners, education and training providers, researchers, etc.) to equip Europe with the skills for the future by 2030. To this end, Europe has set ambitious targets in the European Skills Agenda, the Digital Decade and the EU Industrial Strategy, providing unprecedented funding to achieve these objectives, notably through the Multiannual Financial Framework and NextGenerationEU.
Upskilling and reskilling of the workforce is a crucial issue that has been under threat due to societal and technological changes. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently made it very visible. People need to be equipped to improve their lives and increase their competences in the digital and green era.
To achieve the above objectives, Europe is likely to have to formulate and implement convincing, innovative and long-term visions and strategies of the EU Member States.
This report by the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises presents ten recommended actions in four dimensions: policy influence, demand side, supply and matching to support upskilling and reskilling as a means to enhance social and economic well-being.
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