Sectoral skills intelligence and strategies as drivers of the just transition

Relevant and targeted vocational education and training (VET) programmes need to reflect insights of skills anticipation methods (such as skills forecasts, skill foresights, employee and employer surveys, big data analysis). Particularly in times of increased volatility and economic pressures, economic sectors are the hubs of change and innovation that can enable a just twin transition.

A mix of suitable skills anticipation tools and methods, availability of data, capacity to handle and “translate” the data into actionable and policy steps are crucial. Sectoral skill strategies, built on high quality sectoral skills intelligence, place relevant stakeholders at the driver’s seat and call for a holistic skills governance approach, founded on comprehensive skills ecosystems.