The webinar “Emerging Skills Needs and Training Offers in Renewable Energy Sector” will present the key outcomes of the MiCRET Erasmus+ project, addressing critical labour shortages in Europe’s renewable energy sector. It will showcase findings from the Skills Needs Analysis Report and the Digital and Green Skills Training Offerings Improvement Plan, covering six countries (Italy, France, Greece, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium). The session will highlight emerging occupational profiles, skill gaps, and opportunities for short-cycle training aligned with industry needs. Contributions from project partners and external experts, including InnoEnergy, will provide insights into market-driven training solutions. The webinar also aims to foster dialogue with European stakeholders, gather feedback, and explore the role of microcredentials in enabling flexible, recognised learning pathways. The ultimate goal is to inform the co-design of future training provisions tailored to the evolving renewable energy workforce.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10 | Welcome and Introduction
Pauline van den Bosch, Stefano Tirati
- Opening remarks
- Overview of MiCRET project objectives and policy experimentation focus
14:10 – 14:25 | Presentation of Research Outcomes – Skills Needs Analysis
Vangelis Makris, Alexandros Kostaras
- Key findings from Skills Needs Analysis Report
- Emerging job roles and critical skills gaps across target countries
14:25 – 14:40 | Training Landscape and Improvement Plan
Elena Calore, Roberta Valuri
- Insights from Digital and Green Skills Training Offerings Improvement Plan
- Gaps in current short-cycle training and opportunities for innovation
14:40 – 15:20 | Interactive Discussion with Stakeholders
Moderated by Oonagh McGirr
- Feedback from participants
- Identification of priority skills and training needs
- Policy and recognition challenges for microcredentials
- Aligning training provision with industry demand
- Role of microcredentials in workforce upskilling
15:20 – 15:30 | Conclusions and Next Steps
Pauline van den Bosch, Stefano Tirati
- Key takeaways
- Roadmap for future MiCRET training developments and collaboration opportunities
