Continuing skills development will play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of work and society. The rapid pace of technological change means that traditional approaches, relying solely on institutional, certified non-formal and formal training programmes, can no longer keep pace with labour market transformations. While the importance of continuing skills development is widely acknowledged, current efforts to advance it systematically face significant challenge. These include difficulties in defining its scope in an increasingly complex learning landscape and developing coherent approaches that can adapt to rapid change.
Cedefop’s symposium on continuing skills development brings together a broad range of stakeholders to present and discuss new evidence and lessons learned that are relevant for developing well-functioning and inclusive continuing skills development ecosystems. These ecosystems should be underpinned by multilevel and multi-stakeholder governance and strong stakeholder partnerships. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, Cedefop's symposium aims to advance continuing skills development and create a comprehensive and shared understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
The first Cedefop symposium on continuing skills development will take place on 1 October in Thessaloniki (9.00 – 17.00).
The symposium offers a unique opportunity for stakeholders to come together and discuss the future of continuing skills development, shaping the agenda for the next 15 to 20 years.
Drawing on the findings of Cedefop's ongoing foresight study, which aims to craft a comprehensive and shared understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead for continuing skills development, participants will be able to collaborate to refine a shared vision for continuing skills development in 2040, co-shaping effective action paths, and contributing to a strategic roadmap for the future.
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