EU Pact for Skills Team in CCIF Cyprus
Upskilling & Reskilling Initiative
Konstantina SokratousPh.D student Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, MSc Clinical Psychology, MSc Lean Operations Management
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Andrea PapouriMSc Lawer
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Kalia Maria SocratousMSc Education
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Quality ApprenticeshipsHigh-Level Conference jointly hosted by the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO)
At CCIF Cyprus, we are very proud to be part of the Quality and Effective Apprenticeships and International Labour Standards on Apprenticeships. |
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What is a Pact for Skills
The Pact for Skills is one of the flagship initiatives under the European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience, presented on 1 July 2020. The main objective of the Pact is to mobilise resources and incentivise all relevant stakeholders to take real action to upskill and reskill the workforce, by pooling efforts and setting up partnerships supporting green and digital transitions as well as local and regional growth strategies.
The Pact for Skills is a new engagement and governance model for a joint skills endeavour. The Pact aims to mobilise and incentivise all relevant stakeholders to take concrete commitments for upskilling and reskilling, and, when relevant, pool efforts thanks to partnerships.
The Pact can be implemented through: the launch of large-scale European public-private multi-stakeholder partnerships, in some cases, based on the experience of the Blueprints for sectoral cooperation on skills, individual commitments of companies, in the same way as the pledges under the European Alliance for Apprenticeships, the commitment of existing organisations/partnerships: e.g. national, regional or local partnerships based on cluster or territorial skills strategies; social partners agreements and/or tripartite agreements.
The Pact for Skills: mobilising all partners to invest in skills
By joining the Pact, stakeholders will gain access to networking, knowledge and resource hubs. The Commission will also offer information and guidance on EU funding and programmes for skills development by offering a single-entry point at EU level. In addition to the REACT-EU, the European Social Fund Plus and other relevant programmes of the new multiannual framework (2021-2027), up- and reskilling is one of the flagship investment priorities of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
CCIF Cyprus is ready to contribute in the shared vision about a world of work for a positive social impact, economic growth and safer environment. Leadership, skill and management for a well educated workforce!!
The European Pillar of Social Rights
The European PillarSocial Rights
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Aiming HighMore and better jobs
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Our signed CharterBuilding concrete commitments
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| The Comission.pdf |
| pillar_factsheet_4mar_en.pdf |
| Eurobarometer fact_cy_en.pdf |
| The charter.pdf |
| the pact-press release.pdf |
Our progress in 2024 in achieving the Pact for Skills principles
Our main achievements of an organisation or partnership in relation to promoting a culture of lifelong learning for all
1. Development of Accessible Learning Platforms
CCIF CYPRUS’s main achievements in monitoring and anticipating skill needs include analyzing real-time labor market trends and forecasting emerging skills in areas like digital technologies and green industries. These efforts often result in the adaptation of learning pathways ensuring a more agile and future-ready workforce.
We are fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders, such as educational institutions, local rural touristic industry leaders, public authorities, and NGOs, to co-develop innovative training programs.
Our organization’s main achievements in fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion include developing inclusive learning programs that accommodate diverse needs, such as flexible schedules and accessible formats for people with disabilities. After participating in our courses, we validate and recognize skills gained through non-formal learning that helps remove barriers for marginalized groups. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs are also built to empower underrepresented groups, such as refugee women in STEM or minority communities, to participate fully in education and employment opportunities.
CCIF CYPRUS’s main achievements in monitoring and anticipating skill needs include analyzing real-time labor market trends and forecasting emerging skills in areas like digital technologies and green industries. These efforts often result in the adaptation of learning pathways ensuring a more agile and future-ready workforce.
We are fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders, such as educational institutions, local rural touristic industry leaders, public authorities, and NGOs, to co-develop innovative training programs.
Our organization’s main achievements in fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion include developing inclusive learning programs that accommodate diverse needs, such as flexible schedules and accessible formats for people with disabilities. After participating in our courses, we validate and recognize skills gained through non-formal learning that helps remove barriers for marginalized groups. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs are also built to empower underrepresented groups, such as refugee women in STEM or minority communities, to participate fully in education and employment opportunities.
CCIF CYPRUS’s main achievements in monitoring and anticipating skill needs include analyzing real-time labor market trends and forecasting emerging skills in areas like digital technologies and green industries. These efforts often result in the adaptation of learning pathways ensuring a more agile and future-ready workforce.
We are fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders, such as educational institutions, local rural touristic industry leaders, public authorities, and NGOs, to co-develop innovative training programs.
Our organization’s main achievements in fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion include developing inclusive learning programs that accommodate diverse needs, such as flexible schedules and accessible formats for people with disabilities. After participating in our courses, we validate and recognize skills gained through non-formal learning that helps remove barriers for marginalized groups. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs are also built to empower underrepresented groups, such as refugee women in STEM or minority communities, to participate fully in education and employment opportunities.
Main added value of being a Pact for Skills member in 2024
1. Development of Accessible Learning Platforms
- Our created inclusive material, are in user-friendly online platforms for informal learning.
- Integrated mobile learning applications for widespread reach.
- Offering free educational programs.
- Tailoring learning experiences for diverse age groups, professions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Supporting marginalized and disadvantaged groups with targeted initiatives.
- Partnerships with local educational institutions, municipal stakeholders, NGOs, and private sector actors to expand learning access.
- Tourism industry collaboration to design job-relevant skill development programs.
- Adoption of micro-credentialing, short courses, and flexible certifications.
- Blended learning options combining online and offline formats for varied learning preferences.
- Influencing national and regional education policies to promote lifelong learning frameworks.
- Trying to secure funding for continuous learning initiatives.
- Professional development programs to train educators and facilitators in modern pedagogical methods.
- Resources and support networks to innovate teaching methods.
- Using the Youthpass and Europass for recognizing and validating skills gained through informal and experiential learning.
- Campaigns to shift societal perceptions around lifelong learning, emphasizing its importance beyond traditional education.
- Storytelling and showcasing success stories to inspire continuous learning.
- Leveraging insights to continuously improve learning offerings.
- Equipping learners with future-oriented skills for evolving job markets.
- Reducing skill gaps and enhancing employability for all segments of society.
CCIF CYPRUS’s main achievements in monitoring and anticipating skill needs include analyzing real-time labor market trends and forecasting emerging skills in areas like digital technologies and green industries. These efforts often result in the adaptation of learning pathways ensuring a more agile and future-ready workforce.
We are fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders, such as educational institutions, local rural touristic industry leaders, public authorities, and NGOs, to co-develop innovative training programs.
Our organization’s main achievements in fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion include developing inclusive learning programs that accommodate diverse needs, such as flexible schedules and accessible formats for people with disabilities. After participating in our courses, we validate and recognize skills gained through non-formal learning that helps remove barriers for marginalized groups. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs are also built to empower underrepresented groups, such as refugee women in STEM or minority communities, to participate fully in education and employment opportunities.
CCIF CYPRUS’s main achievements in monitoring and anticipating skill needs include analyzing real-time labor market trends and forecasting emerging skills in areas like digital technologies and green industries. These efforts often result in the adaptation of learning pathways ensuring a more agile and future-ready workforce.
We are fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders, such as educational institutions, local rural touristic industry leaders, public authorities, and NGOs, to co-develop innovative training programs.
Our organization’s main achievements in fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion include developing inclusive learning programs that accommodate diverse needs, such as flexible schedules and accessible formats for people with disabilities. After participating in our courses, we validate and recognize skills gained through non-formal learning that helps remove barriers for marginalized groups. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs are also built to empower underrepresented groups, such as refugee women in STEM or minority communities, to participate fully in education and employment opportunities.
CCIF CYPRUS’s main achievements in monitoring and anticipating skill needs include analyzing real-time labor market trends and forecasting emerging skills in areas like digital technologies and green industries. These efforts often result in the adaptation of learning pathways ensuring a more agile and future-ready workforce.
We are fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders, such as educational institutions, local rural touristic industry leaders, public authorities, and NGOs, to co-develop innovative training programs.
Our organization’s main achievements in fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion include developing inclusive learning programs that accommodate diverse needs, such as flexible schedules and accessible formats for people with disabilities. After participating in our courses, we validate and recognize skills gained through non-formal learning that helps remove barriers for marginalized groups. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs are also built to empower underrepresented groups, such as refugee women in STEM or minority communities, to participate fully in education and employment opportunities.
Main added value of being a Pact for Skills member in 2024
- Access to a Collaborative Network: Being part of the Pact for Skills provides opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including public authorities, educational institutions, and industry leaders. This collaboration fosters a deeper understanding of emerging skill needs and enhances the capacity to design and implement targeted upskilling and reskilling programs.
- Increased Visibility and Impact: As a member, CCIF Cyprus leverages the Pact’s visibility to reach a broader audience and gain recognition for its efforts in promoting lifelong learning and integration programs. This helps attract more partnerships, funding, and opportunities for our initiatives, allowing for a more significant impact on local and regional communities.
- Enhanced Capacity for Skills Monitoring: Membership enabled the organization to engage in data-driven activities, such as skill demand forecasting and labor market analysis, which improves decision-making and better aligns training programs with industry trends and future skills needs.
- Strengthened Innovation in Learning Programs: CCIF Cyprus has adopted innovative approaches, such as digital learning platforms and certifications, in response to the global demand for flexible learning pathways. This aligns with the Pact for Skills' emphasis on modernizing education and training systems to meet the demands of the future workforce.
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