We are pleased to invite you to the event "Blue Skills: Key for a Sustainable Economy in the Atlantic Region", organised by Atlantic Pillar II.
The event will take place on 25 April, from 11:00 to 13:00 CET. You can either attend the event in person in Marina du château Quai Tabarly Brest Brest, France, or participate online.
Agenda (draft agenda):
Welcome & Introduction (10 min) Céline LIRET, Pillar II coordinator
Understanding Blue Skills (25 min)
- Interactive poll (Slido/Mentimeter): "What does the blue economy mean to you?"
- Presentation of the results of the EU Study on Blue Skills – Lucia Fraga CETMAR
- Key sectors requiring Blue Skills – Anne Hélène LAOT CINAV
- Discussion & Q&A
The Blue Economy & Workforce Needs in the Atlantic Region (25 min)
- Live quiz (Slido): "Which sector has the highest blue skills gap in the Atlantic region?"
- Regional/national workforce trends and skill demands - Céline LIRET, Pillar II coordinator
- Case studies of successful workforce integration (ie. Ports or Shipbuilding/MRE or fisheries) – Frédérick HERPERS, AAP French NH
- Discussion & Q&A
Focus on Offshore Wind Energy in the Atlantic (25 min)
- Word cloud (Slido): "What is the biggest challenge in offshore wind workforce development?"
- The potential of offshore wind and the market in the Atlantic region- Emer DENNEHY Pillar III coordinator (TBC)
- Key skills required in offshore wind projects - Laiz Marques France Energies Marines
- National and cross-border collaborations in workforce development: the example of ORESkills partnership in the Pact for Skills - Lucia FRAGA CETMAR
- Discussion & Q&A
Interactive Panel Discussion & Q&A (25 min)
- Final poll (Slido): " What actions do you think are essential to develop blue skills in line with a sustainable economy?”
- Panelists: pillar coordinators in particular II & III, Industry representatives, educators, policymakers from Portugal, Spain, France, and Ireland
- Discussion on bridging skill gaps and promoting training programs
- Discussion & Q&A
Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways (10min)
Additional details will be shared soon.
REGISTER HERE.
Date: 25th April 2025,
Hour: from 11:00 to 13:00 CET.
Location: Marina du château Quai Tabarly Brest Brest, France
Online: here