Union of skills 2025

In 2020, the European Skills Agenda was launched for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness, and resilience. It emphasized, among other things, that lifelong learning must become a reality throughout the EU, and that we must strengthen and facilitate the green and digital transition across Europe.

Now, a new initiative, the Union of Skills, highlights that the EU needs a skilled workforce to address new challenges and remain competitive. Between the lines, career guidance and lifelong guidance has an important role within this initiative to empower individuals to make informed choices, navigate transitions, and connect their personal aspirations with labour market needs. Here are the key components of the Union of Skills;

• Building skills for quality lives and jobs - Building skills, education, and training is essential for creating good jobs and improving lives. 
• Regular upskilling and reskilling - Learning new skills should be a regular part of people's professional lives to keep up with evolving economies and ensure lifelong learning. 
• Helping the free movement of workers - Circulating skills across the EU will unlock the full potential of the single market.
• Attracting, developing, and retaining talent - Europe must attract, develop, and keep top talent crucial for innovation, growth, and competitiveness.