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Data-Driven Tools to Identify and Fix Green and Digital Skill Gaps in Europe

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Imagine trying to build a house but realizing your workers don't know how to use the new electric tools. This project acts like a giant map that shows exactly where those missing skills are across Europe. It uses data from places like LinkedIn to help companies and governments figure out who needs to learn what to keep up with the green and digital shift.

By the numbers
8
partners
6
countries involved
12
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies are struggling to find workers with the right skills for the green and digital transition. This mismatch slows down economic growth and hinders the adoption of new technologies.

The solution

What was built

A set of 12 deliverables including indicators to quantify skill shortages and identified pathways for reskilling the workforce.

Audience

Who needs this

HR Directors at industrial firmsGovernment labor market policy makersCorporate training providersEconomic development agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Human Resources & Recruitment
any
Target: Staffing agency specializing in green tech

If you are a staffing agency dealing with a lack of qualified candidates for decarbonization roles — this project developed indicators that quantify skill shortages. This helps you identify exactly which skills are missing and where to find workers who can be upskilled.

Corporate Training
SME
Target: EdTech platform for professional certification

If you are an EdTech company dealing with outdated course catalogs — this project developed a mapping of demanded skills using big data. You can use these insights to create training programs that match the actual needs of the digital transition.

Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Industrial plant transitioning to carbon-neutral production

If you are a factory manager dealing with a workforce that cannot operate new green technologies — this project developed pathways for reskilling. This allows you to move workers from old roles into new green jobs more efficiently.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price to use these indicators?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost information is provided as the project focuses on producing indicators and policy proposals.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project uses big data from online platforms and surveys across 6 countries, suggesting the methodology is designed for broad European-scale application.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the results?

Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of licensing terms; however, the indicators are intended to be transparent and easily accessible.

What regulations does this project address?

The project aligns with the European Digital Agenda and the European Skills Agenda to support workforce readiness.

What is the timeline for the results?

The project is active from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward research, with 5 research organizations and 2 universities. There is limited direct industrial presence, with only 1 industry partner (12% ratio) and 1 SME, suggesting the output will be primarily data-driven and policy-oriented rather than a commercial software product.

How to reach the team

Contact TNO (Netherlands) for data access regarding skill mismatch indicators.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to apply these skill-gap indicators to your workforce planning.