To achieve an inclusive labour market and a strengthened skilled 02 workforce, we need to:
Trigger a reconsideration of vocational training and manual trades in the EU society for a renewed image of construction as a leading force in the green transition.
Identify the skills needed for a more sustainable construction sector at national and local level in all Member states.
Reform national and local construction training programmes and streamline vocational education and training across Europe.
Financially support SMEs to invest in upskilling and reskilling taking into account the natural strengths and limitations of small companies and crafts.
Enable a frequent dialogue between construction companies and training providers leading to a better match between market needs and training offer and a showcase of good practices in dual training.
Foment and develop targeted initiatives and incentives for underrepresented groups like young people and women to join the construction workforce, focusing on their participation in micro and small enterprises.
Improve the detection of manual and entrepreneurial talent and orientation towards construction, through support and guidance provided by the EU.
Promote and implement specific policies and programmes for the inclusion of EU and third-country migrant talent in the construction sector, through curricula schemes, language support and cultural integration initiatives.
