RESKILLING project kicks off: shaping Europe's future transport workforce for CCAM deployment

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Exciting Project Launch Event!

The RESKILLING project officially launched on February 5–6, 2025, in Thessaloniki, Greece. The event marked an important milestone for discussing how to prepare Europe's workforce for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) deployment. CERTH-HIT coordinates the project, led by Project Coordinator Mrs. Matina Loukea, Technical and Innovation Manager Ingrid Skogsmo of VTI, and Communication and Dissemination Manager Caroline Alméras from ECTRI.

RESKILLING has set ambitious objectives to address the challenges and opportunities presented by CCAM in Europe. At its core, the project aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of CCAM's impact on employment and socioeconomic factors. This includes analysing how automation reshapes existing jobs and creates new opportunities in the transport sector. Through focused research and collaboration, the project will work on strengthening workforce capabilities while maintaining European competitiveness for sustainable growth. A key aspect of this initiative involves establishing new governance frameworks connecting various stakeholders in the sector, facilitating high-quality collaboration, information exchange, and support regarding CCAM's impact on employment.

To achieve these inspiring goals, RESKILLING will deliver several key outcomes. The project team will conduct an in-depth analysis of CCAM's implications for employment, examining short-term adjustments as well as long-term structural changes. This analysis will serve as a foundation for developing powerful strategies to support both businesses and workers in Europe through the transition period. Additionally, the project will implement comprehensive reskilling programs across multiple disciplines, preparing the workforce for exciting emerging technologies in transport. A crucial component of the project's success also lies in building and nurturing a vibrant CCAM stakeholder community. This community will play a vital role in co-developing practical solutions and ensuring widespread adoption of the project's recommendations.

Stay tuned for updates and progress as RESKILLING moves forward!