Towards European skill needs forecasting

An expert workshop looking at the feasibility of European skill needs forecasting was held in Cyprus in October 2005. The workshop was jointly organised by Cedefop and its international network on early identification of skill needs Skillsnet, the Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) of Cyprus and the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) of Maastricht University. The workshop aimed at exploring different approaches, data availability and compatibility of classifications in individual Member States to reach agreement on principal methodology of European skill needs forecasting.

This publication is based on the proceedings of this workshop and presents potential opportunities and obstacles for European skill needs forecasting. The publication is divided into three parts. The first part looks at feasibility of the approach and summarises previous efforts to create pan-European skills forecasts and at classifications, data and models essential for European skill needs forecasting. The second part presents the information input provided by Member States according to Cedefop's template. Finally, the third part presents a summary of the information input by Member States and conclusions.

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