To identify and anticipate future skill needs and potential skill mismatches, Cedefop undertakes various European level research activities. It produces regular skill supply and demand forecasts for Europe and analyses the potential labour market imbalances. Cedefop also investigates skill and competence needs in selected sectors and explores a common European approach to employers’ surveys on skill and training needs. Cedefop also animates Skillsnet, a network of experts in the field of early identification of skills needs. All these activities support implementation of the European Commission’s initiative on new skills for new jobs. ##
- Forecasting skill needs by projecting and analysing future skill demand and supply and their potential imbalances
- Identifying skill needs in sectors to enrich knowledge on future skill needs in Europe by complementary qualitative and quantitative information
- Developing employers’ surveys to identify and analyse skill, competence and training needs at the workplace
- Analysing skill mismatch through theoretical and empirical research to provide policy makers with evidence and possible implications
Work is carried out in close cooperation with members of Cedefop’s Skillsnet network.
