On 17 July 2023 the Commission released its evaluation of the Upskilling Pathways initiative. This evaluation assessed the actions taken in response to the Council Recommendation on Upskilling Pathways, focusing on improving adult literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, as well as offering upskilling opportunities to lower-skilled individuals.

The evaluation revealed a mixed outcome in implementation efforts across Member States. While some positive trends were observed in relevant indicators, the implementation of the Upskilling Pathways initiative was found to lack consistency and scale, often showing a lack of coordination. The evaluation underscores the necessity of refining the implementation of the initiative.

Read the evaluation report and the Commission Staff Working Document.