The construction industry faces a persistent shortage of skilled labour, compounded by a lack of interest from younger generations. As construction evolves with digitalization, sustainability, and new safety standards, continuous skills development is essential.
EBC supports work-based learning, vocational education, and training programs that integrate entrepreneurship, and advocates for greater involvement of SMEs in shaping skill requirements and apprenticeships. EBC also participates in EU projects aimed at anticipating and meeting the future skills and workforce needs of the construction sector.
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As a member of its Advisory Committee, EBC endorses the recent declaration issued by the Co-Chairs of the European Parliament Intergroup on the Future of Education and Skills for a...
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The European Commission invited EBC to participate in the 2025 European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) High-Level Event, which brought together key stakeholders to advance skills development and vocational education across...
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On 13 June, EBC participated in the high-level event “Skills and Investment”, jointly organised by the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the Schuman Associates Skills Coalition in Brussels.
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On 27 May 2025, EBC participated in Cedefop’s 50th Anniversary Conference, titled “Shaping Learning and Skills for Europe.”
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On 5 May, EBC participated in the dedicated hearing on the Quality Jobs Roadmap between the EU social partners and the European Commission to discuss the ongoing work on the...
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On Tuesday 15 April, the coordinators of the Pact for Skills in Construction, EBC, FIEC and EFBWW jointly gathered online the current signatories of the Pact for Skills (PfS) in...
