Investing in people for a competitive European Union
The European Union needs skilled people to respond to new challenges and stay competitive. But as job requirements change, many workers struggle to keep up and businesses cannot find the right talent. These skills and labour gaps are hindering European competitiveness. That is why the European Commission is introducing the Union of Skills, a plan to improve high quality education, training, and lifelong learning.
It aims to
- deliver higher levels of basic and advanced skills
- provide opportunities for people to regularly update and learn new skills
- facilitate recruitment by businesses across the EU
- attract, develop and retain top talent in Europe
The Union of Skills will empower people across the EU with the skills they need to succeed in their educational and professional lives. It will also make it easier to use these skills in different EU countries. By addressing gender imbalances and helping European businesses find the workers they need, it aims to make the EU more competitive and inclusive.
Improving education and skills will also ensure that Europe’s social model remains affordable, thanks to its competitive economy.