Regional conference – Europe region “Skills shortages ” with Switzerland (SECO) and The Netherlands (UWV)
September 4 - September 5
Lugano
Regional conference – Europe region “Skills shortages ” with Switzerland (SECO) and The Netherlands (UWV)
4 and 5 September 2024 , Lugano, Switzerland
As Public Employment Services (PES) tackle the challenge of labour market shortages, SECO, UWV and WAPES invite you to a regional workshop dedicated to exploring the causes, effects, solutions, and long-term perspectives of this critical issue.
What to expect:
• Engaging discussions on understanding labour market shortages
• Insightful sessions on navigating towards resilience
• Interactive workshops and in-depth discussions on innovative strategies
• Networking opportunities with experts and peers
Key Topics:
• Labour market intelligence and skills matching
• Unlocking skills potentials
• Retaining talent
• New roles for the PES
Why Attend:
• Gain valuable insights from researchers and experts
• Share challenges and best practices
• Collaborate for a more inclusive and resilient future
Special Note:
The European Network on Regional Labour Market Monitoring (EN RLMM) will also hold its annual conference at the same venue on September 5th – 6th, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity for dual conference attendance!
Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation to shape the future of our labour markets. Formal invitations and agenda details to follow soon.
Warm regards,
SECO, UWV et WAPES
Working language of the workshop will be English. Spanish and French interpretation can be made available. Please indicate your request by filling in the needed language when you register.
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Programme
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Opening Remarks and welcome address.
- Presentation on designing tailored interventions for people with disabilities, discouraged workers, and refugees.
- Discussion on collaboration with stakeholders to address labour market potentials.
- Q&A session
- Presentation on strategies for retaining talent in the workforce.
- Discussion on advising employers on retraining opportunities and corporate culture.
- Q&A session
- 15 min – Presentation on evolving roles of PES in tapping new labour potentials.
- 30 min – Discussion on ambassadorial functions, practice-based learning, and institutional reforms.
- 15 min Q&A session and/or wrap up
Thursday 5 September 2024
- Panel discussion with representatives from successful initiatives
- Panel de discussion avec des représentants d’initiatives réussies
- Q&A session
- Presentation on modernising PES information technology systems for improved labour market intelligence
- Discussion on using data analytics to identify skill needs in emerging industries.
- Q&A session