2023 EUROPEAN YEAR OF SKILLS
On 12 October, the European Commission adopted a proposal to make 2023 the European Year of Skills, which will aim to ensure that people can successfully navigate labour market changes and fully engage in society and democracy. This will ensure that nobody is left behind and the economic recovery as well as the green and digital transitions are socially fair and just.
The Commission proposes to give a fresh impetus to lifelong learning by promoting increased, and more effective and inclusive investment in training and upskilling, making sure that skills are relevant for labour market needs, matching people's aspirations and skill sets with opportunities on the job market, and attracting people from third countries with the skills needed by the EU. To meet these objectives, the Commission will promote upskilling and reskilling opportunities, for instance by highlighting relevant EU initiatives, including EU funding possibilities, to support their take-up, implementation and delivery on the ground. Events and awareness-raising campaigns will also be organised across the EU to support mutual learning of partners in up- and reskilling.
The proposed European Year of Skills also aims to help to further develop skills intelligence tools and promote tools and instruments for increased transparency and easier recognition of qualifications, including qualifications awarded outside the EU.
The European Parliament and the Council will now discuss the Commission's proposal, with the opinions of the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions taken into account.
Source and more information: European Commission