EC Library Guide on the European Year of Skills 2023: Introduction
- European Year of Skills 2023 | European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication
The European Year of Skills will give a fresh impetus to lifelong learning, empowering people and companies to contribute to the green and digital transitions, supporting innovation and competitiveness.
- Pact for Skills | Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
The Pact for Skills is one of the flagship actions of the European Skills Agenda. The Pact aims to support public and private organisations with upskilling and reskilling, so they can thrive through the green and digital transitions. Members of the Pact have access to knowledge on upskilling and reskilling needs, advice on relevant funding instruments to boost the skills of adults in their regions and countries, and partnership opportunities within our growing community.
- Skills and qualifications | Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
The way we work, learn, take part in society and lead our everyday lives is changing with technological developments, global and demographic challenges. The right skills help individuals to adjust to these changes and ensure their well-being while contributing to society, productivity and economic growth.
- The European Commission’s priority: A Europe fit for the digital age
Digital technology is changing people’s lives. The EU’s digital strategy aims to make this transformation work for people and businesses, while helping to achieve its target of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. The Commission is determined to make this Europe's “Digital Decade”. Europe must now strengthen its digital sovereignty and set standards, rather than following those of others – with a clear focus on data, technology, and infrastructure.
- European Commission declares 2023 the European Year of Skills | European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
The green and digital transitions are creating new skill demands in Europe. On 12 October 2022, the Commission responded by declaring 2023 the European Year of Skills.
- European Year of skills 2023 | Legislative Train Schedule, European Parliament
In “An Economy that Works for People”.
- Council and Parliament pave the way for a European Year of Skills | Council of the European Union
Press release, 7 March 2023.
- The EESC adopts its opinion on the European Year of Skills 2023 | EPALE, European Commission
News, 23 January 2023. EPALE is a European, multilingual, open membership community of adult learning professionals, including adult educators and trainers, guidance and support staff, researchers and academics, and policymakers.
- Resolution of the European Committee of the Regions on the European year of skills 2023 (2023/C 79/02)
Official Journal of the European Union, C 79/8, 2.3.2023.
- Cedefop: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational training (Cedefop) helps develop and implement EU vocational training policies. It monitors labour market trends and helps the European Commission, EU countries, employers' organisations and trade unions to match training provision to labour market needs.