The event will take place on 25 April, from 11:00 to 13:00 CET. You can either attend the event in person in Brest, France, or participate online.

Agenda (draft) :

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 – CINAV (TBC)
• – 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- CINAV or France Energies Marines (TBC)
• – 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)

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