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 Upskilling and reskilling have been present throughout the platform’s work in close relation to a lifelong learning view beyond the labour market. Read what the platform has worked on in this section!  Erasmus+ Coalition- Reaction letter on Erasmus+ and Competitiveness FundsRead now the coalition’s reaction to the proposal to split the current Erasmus+ programme into a standalone mobility programme and a skills chapter of the Competitiveness Fund. European Parliament’s First-Ever Intergroup on Education and SkillsThe Intergroup on the Future of Education and Skills will tackle pressing challenges such as upskilling and reskilling for the twin transitions, scarcity of education professionals and more. Union of Skills- Are we honouring Jacques Delors’ vision on lifelong learning? The new Union of Skills promises to be the overarching framework for all initiatives in education and training, but it dangerously bows to labour market needs. Read more in our statement. Union of Skills – Press release by the EP Intergroup on the future of Education & SkillsIs the Union of Skills enough to face the manifold challenges in the EU and the urgency for more robust education and training systems? Read more here. FIELDS – The future of skills development in the European agri-food and forestry sectorsThe project co-developed curricula and learning opportunities that look forward to upcoming knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in the agri-food and forestry sectors. Learn more. iBox – Boost the inclusiveness of your educational practices!Access the „Inclusion Box” self-paced learning courses by registering on this platform for free. The courses address access & participation in learning, diversity & inclusion, digital transition & blended work methods. TRANSVAL EU Policy Coherence Reports and RecommendationsThe report consists of a policy review of over 30 European policies and initiatives that address transversal skill and competences between 2010 and 2023. Reaction to the European Year of SkillsIn 2023 when the European Year of Skills was launched, LLLP published a reaction that incorporated a lifelong learning approach to skills beyond the labour market. Read it here. Reaction to the Action Plan on Labour and Skills shortagesThe Action Plan connected skills and labour shortages from a perspective of employability. In this reaction LLLP expands on that notion to include personal development and more. Reaction to Individual Learning Accounts & MicrocredentialsIn 2022, the EU put forward serious ambitions regarding upskilling and reskilling the European adult population for the Twin Transitions. LLLP reacted to these ambitions here.  Upskilling and reskilling have been a key topic in our members’ and partners’ work through their projects, events, advocacy and more. Explore them below! DARE Network, FREREF – Linking Citizenship & Employability perspectives in ALThe event on 3rd July organised within the LICEAL project aims to discuss employability and citizenship learning with adults in difficult labor market conditions. Save your spot using this link. EAEA – The Twin Transition as a skills revolution in the agri-food sectorThe twin transition can not only be understood as a move to a greener and digital state, but as an urgent call for a skills revolution across all sectors. Read more in this article. EAEA strengthens its commitment to skilling & upskilling initiativesEAEA joined the Pact for Skills initiative in April, an additional step to strengthening the organisation’s work on upskilling and reskilling within adult learning. More details here. EAEA – ‘Upskilling Pathways’ need more visibility, funding, & continuous implementationThe statement focused on the review of the Upskilling Pathways (UP) initiative by the European Commission in 2023 and provides recommendations related to funding, cooperation, etc. EAEA, EUCEN – Sharing and learning from national initiatives for Upskilling PathwaysThe online meeting from the Partner Up project aimed to provide participants with a space to share their upskilling initiatives, facilitate peer learning, and potentially establish correlations. EAEA, EfVET, EARLALL – Inclusion of unemployed women in the labour market The webinar on 27th June aims to share good practices, and innovative approaches to supporting unemployed women through education and skills development. Register here! EVBB, EVTA – Read the 4th newsletter of the TUTOR’s project!The latest edition of the newsletter of the TUTOR’s project includes an overview of the training programme, tools and training materials, as well as updates on upcoming activities. EfVET Magazine- VET in society: Towards 2035This edition explores topics going from alignment of competitiveness with social and environmental well-being, collaboration between VET and higher education and many more. All Digital Summit 2025 – Educated Digital Citizens: Empowering Connected GenerationsThe 2025 edition of the All Digital Summit will take place from 10-12 September in Malta and will be a space to share knowledge, spark innovation, and shape the future of digital citizenship. EARLALL- Skills & Innovation for Europe’s Green & Digital FutureThe session highlighted that Europe’s twin transitions also require inclusive, place- based responses led by regions who are building resilient skills ecosystems. EucA – Shape the Future of Student Affairs in Porto – ECSAS 2025!Take part in an international platform to exchange insights, build connections, and contribute to shaping the next chapter of Student Affairs in higher education. More information here! EucA – Opportunity for Young Talent: Digital Communications Assistant Vacancy at EucAThis is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or Erasmus+ trainees interested in digital storytelling, social media, and European affairs. Learn more about the vacancy here! Euroclio – Bringing Digital Cultural Heritage into School ClassroomsThe project aims to bring the wealth of available cultural heritage sources into school classrooms through developing digital educational materials. Check them out using this link. DLEARN- Circular STEM: circular economy competences for STEM teachersThe project aims to provide STEM teachers’ with competences to develop an interdisciplinary methodology that makes clear links between circular economy concepts and school subjects. Diesis Network- DSEtools for upskilling workers in social and solidarity economyThe end goal of DSEtools is to share collective knowledge to design innovative digital strategies and participate in the development of a sustainable and inclusive digital economy. EfVET, EVBB, EVTA- Touring project: upskilling and reskilling in the hospitality industryThe event took place in 2024 and explored the latest EU tourism policies, regional skills partnerships and upskilling strategies within the Touring project. ELM Magazine- Storytelling as a powerful tool in adult educationIn the 3D museum “A Library of Life, Love and Loss” (lifeloveloss.digital), adult learners share personal stories and strengthen their literacy skills in the process. Read the full article here. Europe101 – A free online leadership program for young adultsThis program offers them the chance to develop essential leadership skills, expand their network, and prepare for future challenges, all with a strong connection to Europe. Take a tour! International Review of Education Journal of Lifelong LearningCheck out the latest special issue of the journal entitled “Lifelong learning in emergencies: From saviourism to solidarity” using this link.  Upskilling and reskilling have been at the centre stage of EU institutions policy work and initiatives. Read below to find out more about them! EU Commission – Save the date! European Education & Skills Summit 2025The summit will take place on 13 November in Brussels and will be the first major gathering of its kind since the adoption of the Union of Skills in March 2025. Stay tuned! EU Commission – More than 6.1 million workers trained under the Pact for SkillsThe 2024 Pact for Skills survey shows how members of the Pact across Europe are taking practical steps to close skills gaps – delivering training, investing in skills development, etc. European Committee of the Regions – Opinion on the Union of Skills StrategyThe opinion touches upon the Union of Skills including policy recommendations on topics like upskilling, reskilling, labour market inclusion and lifelong learning. EU Commission seeks views on the new EU Pillar of Social Rights Action PlanThe Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence on the new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. Speak up before 10 September! EU Commission – European Semester Spring Package: guidance to EU competitivenessThe 2025 European Semester Spring Package aims to offer economic and social policy guidance to help EU Member States strengthen competitiveness, prosperity and resilience. EU Commission – PES Network:Prevention of unemployment via counselling & upskillingA new Thematic Paper outlines the innovative role that PES is playing providing preventative services and upskilling programmes for employees at risk of job losses. Read the details here. EU Commission – Securing and retaining skilled workers to tackle skills shortages’The thematic seminar organised in May focused on securing and retaining skilled workers to tackle skill shortages through sharing good practices and panel discussions. Review it here. EU Commission – Use of micro-credentials to support upskilling and reskillingThe Peer Learning Activity allowed participants to reflect on the benefits and challenges of using micro-credentials to support upskilling and reskilling in their industrial ecosystems. Read more. EU Commission – Investing in fairness: what Europeans think mattersA recent Special Eurobarometer survey shows widespread support for policies that promote fairness and inclusion – especially when it comes to job opportunities, upskilling and reskilling. Council of Europe – Ensuring Quality Education in the AI Era, 8-9 October in StrasbourgThe conference will offer a space for policy dialogue, as well as the design of practical ways to implement the Compass in national contexts. Register to the conference here. European School Education Platform – Unlocking the power of digital competenciesThe course series for teachers aims to enhance assessment practices and boost digital competencies to create inclusive, personalised learning experiences that engage pupils. Cedefop – First Cedefop symposium on continuing skills developmentThe symposium will take place on 1st October and will present and discuss relevant evidence for developing well-functioning and inclusive continuing skills development ecosystems. Cedefop – Skills forecast insights for a future-proof EuropeThe document highlights the central role of upskilling and reskilling in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and social resilience. ETF – A taste of vocational excellence: International recipes for skills developmentThe cookbook brings together recipes from around the world, demonstrating how, with similar ingredients, different approaches to vocational excellence can be created. UNESCO – Global Education Coalition and Global Skills AcademyThe Global Skills Academy is committed to supporting 10 million youth and adults globally in building essential skills. For its fifth anniversary, it launches a new skills-focused platform. UNESCO – Women lead for learning – 2025 Gender Report The 2025 Gender Report presents the latest global data on gender parity in education and discusses the remaining obstacles for women to climb up the leadership ladder in education. |