SKILLS4SMART

Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030
(591986-EPP-1-2017-1-BE-EPPKA2-SSA-B)

Development of a sustainable upskilling and reskilling strategy in the textile, clothing, leather and footwear industry

The project “Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030” constitutes the first step into a new dynamic sustainable community of diverse private/public actors committed to support skills development and employment opportunities across EU in the Textile, Clothing, Leather, Footwear and Leather Goods sector, which are indispensable to innovate and produce high-added value products.

The project aims to enhance the modernisation and competitiveness of the EU Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sectors through the development of a sustainable upskilling and reskilling strategy, which is supported by a communication campaign to attract social, economic and political actors.

Objectives

To identify concrete actions and tools in order to anticipate and match skills’ supply with demand.
To improve skills intelligence and information mechanisms by creating networks and partnerships.
To increase the attractiveness of the sector to engage newcomers, families, companies, and policy makers at regional, national and EU levelS.
To create a network of VET providers, public authorities, and other stakeholders working together on skills development for the modernisation and growth of these sectors.
To involve regions and private stakeholders in the promotion of the skills and innovation in TCLF sectors, in order to ensure the sustainability of the project outcomes.

EXPECTED RESULTS

Identification of a sectoral training and VET providers’ map registering.
Preparation of four yearly reports integrating the conclusions of the focus groups and interviews involving companies and VET providers.
Identification of 8 new sectoral job profiles – and corresponding curricula (EQF and ECVET based) in line with the sector changing needs in the short and longer term.
Description of existing MOOCs/VOOCs dedicated or useful to the sector.
Design of 8 new courses including MOOCs/VOOCs or, serious games or similar tools.
Pilot implementation of the developed courses.
Creation of a databank storing all relevant research, pilot projects and best practices carried out in the sector to reach the objectives set by the project.
Development of a Promotional Plan for the TCLF sector.
Creation of a Network of VET providers in EU, and signature of a Memorandum of Understanding.
Creation of a Network of EU Regions committed to invest on upskilling to enhance innovation for a future "Smart Specialisation Platform on Industrial Modernisation of TCLF".

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