📢Emphasys Centre was pleased to participate in the Cedefop Conference 2026, “The Skills Nexus between Productivity and Job Quality: Strengthening Foundations for a Competitive Europe,” held in Thessaloniki between the 29th & 30th June as part of the European Skills & VET Week 2026. The conference brought together policymakers, researchers, social partners, education providers and labour market experts to discuss how skills development can drive productivity, innovation and quality employment across Europe.
Throughout the event, participants explored key topics including:
🔹 The relationship between skills development, productivity and job quality.
🔹 The future of vocational education and training (VET) systems.
🔹 Technology, digital transformation and their impact on workplaces.
🔹 Future skills demand and workforce upskilling.
🔹 Leadership, lifelong learning and organisational support for continuous skills development.
🔹 Industry 5.0 and Europe’s evolving competitiveness agenda.
👉🏻The conference provided an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge with European experts, strengthen our understanding of emerging skills policies, and engage in meaningful discussions on how education and training can better respond to the needs of individuals, businesses and society.
🙏🏻A sincere thank you to Cedefop for organising such a high-quality event and for bringing together diverse stakeholders committed to shaping the future of skills and vocational education in Europe.
💯At Emphasys Centre, we remain committed to contributing to innovative, inclusive and future-oriented education and training initiatives that support lifelong learning, workforce resilience and sustainable competitiveness.
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