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The 2024 European Railway Award, jointly organised by the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE), was held in Brussels today in a 17th edition marking the European Year of Skills.

From its mountainous transcontinental location between Eastern Europe and West Asia, Georgia’s economy has traditionally traded on agriculture and wine production. These sectors will continue to play a key role as the country seeks to upskill its labour force.

The world of work is undergoing profound change. These changes are creating skills gaps, mismatches and shortages that are resulting in unfilled jobs and lost productivity.

About seven months through, the European Year of Skills has embarked on an extraordinary venture - "Real People, Real Skills" - a campaign set to illuminate the stories of people who have reshaped their careers and lives through learning new skills. 

The European Training Foundation (ETF) today launches the fourth edition of its Green Skills Award. This important initiative strives to enhance global sustainability and progress by promoting environmentally responsible education, training, and skills development.

Today, at the Val Duchesse Social Partners Summit, the European Commission, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and European social partners signed a ‘Tripartite Declaration for a Thriving European Social Dialogue’.

Want to find out how vocational training could help you land your dream job? Then get ready to Meet the Champions of Excellence – around 40 inspiring young people who’ll be sharing their pathways to success and showcasing their skills as part of a special event on 23 February.

The Pact for Skills is pleased to announce that the ‘Erasmus+ calls: opportunities for Pact for Skills members’ webinar will take place on 30 January 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET!

A new report on Active Labour Market Policies by the European Network of Public Employment Services calls for continued efforts to serve disadvantaged groups, based on strengthened partnerships and addressing future skills needs.