European Year of Skills concludes with vision for a "global century of skills"
date: 26/06/2024
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission's Executive Vice-President, Margaret Vestager, closed the European Year of Skills in a conference highlighting the urgent need to adapt to rapidly changing economies and calling for a "global century of skills." The event showcased contributions from the European Training Foundation (ETF) and Cedefop, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing skills shortages and supporting the green and digital transitions. Initiatives like ETF's #MySkills4You and ideathons, along with Cedefop’s research and policy analysis, were noted as crucial in guiding future efforts. Both organisations stressed the need for lifelong learning, greater inclusion in EU discussions, and support for regions like Ukraine to ensure stability and prosperity through skills development. Click on “read more”, “recording”, or “programme” to access the further information about the closure of the European Year of Skills.