Tackling skills shortages: EU's action plan for a thriving workforce

Have you heard that there's a shortage of skilled workers across EU member states? It's true! In fact, the European Commission recently identified 42 occupations facing shortages. To combat this challenge, they've revealed a comprehensive action plan.

Here’s what the plan is all about:

1. Helping everyone find jobs: The EU wants to make it easier for people who usually have a hard time finding work to get jobs.
2. Training and learning support: They will give more support for training and education, so people can learn the skills that employers need.
3. Improving work conditions: They want to make sure that everyone has good working conditions, so they feel happy and valued at work.
4. Making it easier to move for work: The plan aims to make it simpler for people to move to other EU countries for work or to learn new skills.
5. Welcoming skilled people from outside the EU: They're also looking at how to attract talented people from other parts of the world to work in the EU.

" We want to see more people working, and they want to make sure that more adults are learning new things every year."

The EU has set some big goals for 2030: they want to see more people working, and they want to make sure that more adults are learning new things every year. This plan also builds on other things the EU has already done, like the European Skills Agenda and the European Year of Skills.

The World Employment Confederation-Europe thinks this plan is also a good idea. They say it's important for both public and private groups to work together to solve job shortages. They also believe that private employment services, like job agencies, can help young people get into the workforce. These services focus on teaching skills and making sure workers are treated fairly.

The EU's plan matches what the World Employment Confederation-Europe has suggested in their own plan for 2024. They want to create strong job markets that work for everyone, especially as things change with new technology.

In short, the EU's plan is about making sure that everyone has a fair shot at good jobs, that workers are treated well, and that businesses can find the skilled people they need to succeed. It's all about working together to build a brighter future for everyone!

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