Link4Skills

3rd L4S Consortium Meeting
2024-07-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
The 3rd Link4Skills consortium meeting at the IMISCOE annual conference on July 3rd was a good chance to catch up and connect the dots between activities and work packages. The meeting included …

A work progress report from our scientific coordinator. Izabela Grabowska shared an update on our milestones achieved since the kick-off in Warsaw, setting a positive tone for our future endeavours.

An update on development of our Skill Shortage Model. Michaela Potancokova highlighted the advancements in demographic, occupation, and sectoral analyses, revealing promising trends and potential challenges in skill shortages.

An overview of L4S Migration Skill Corridors. Our colleagues, including Helen Schwenken, Anna Triandafyllidou, Marla Asis, Godfried Engbersen, Veronika Bilger, Johanna Ullmann and Maegan Hendow, provided insights into the concept, skill & talent partnerships’ inventory and upcoming fieldwork, emphasizing the importance of these corridors in addressing global skill gaps.

An update on development of the Link4Skills Navigator. Adam Wierzbicki showcased the latest updates in co-designing the Link4Skills Navigator, highlighting stakeholder participation and collaborative efforts.

A quick review of the project’s communication and impact strategy. Terry Martin discussed our strategy for effective communication, dissemination, and impact, outlining the essential contributions needed from all partners.

Special thanks to our hosts and the amazing team behind the IMISCOE Annual Conference for providing a fantastic platform for collaboration and innovation.

As we move forward, we are more motivated than ever to bridge skills across continents and make a meaningful impact. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our journey!

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L4S Panel at IMSCOE Annual Conference
2024-07-02 02:50 - 16:20
🌍 Global Fair Skill Flows, Skill Recognition, Talent Partnerships, and Migration Skill Corridors 🌍

On July 2nd the Link4Skills consortium hosted a vibrant panel at the 21st annual conference of IMSCOE (International Migration Research Network) in Lisbon, Portugal. This event marked the first significant conference appearance for Link4Skills, and it was well received. (The room was full!)

Jointly organised by L4S coordinator Izabela Grabowska (Kozminski University) and L4S partner Helen Schwenken (Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies, University of Osnabrück), the event provided a valuable opportunity for researchers from around the world to exchange their thoughts and concerns on addressing global skill flows and migration challenges. The panel featured insightful discussions about skill recognition, talent partnerships, and migration skill corridors, noting the critical role of “origin” countries in forging global skill partnerships with “destination” countries. It also highlighted the need for a “manifesto” on fair global skill flows, a topic the L4S project is addressing.

Alongside the two organisers, the event also featured participation from the following Link4Skills consortium members:

– Dr. Anna Triandafyllidou, Toronto Metropolitan University

– Dr. Marla Maruja Milagros, Scalabrini Migration Center Philippines

– Prof. Mary Setrana, University of Ghana

– Prof. Dr. Mehdi Lehlou, Association Migration Internationale Morocco

– Prof. Rajan Irudaya, International Institute of Migration and Development India

– Prof. Irina Lapshyna, Ukrainian Catholic University Lviv

– Prof. Dr. Godfried Engbersen, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Thanks to all who participated and contributed to the vibrant discussions!

SKILLS HORIZONS - Horizon projects showcase event
2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on May 8th for this unique online event offering access to more than 10 HORIZON research projects on skills for social and economic transformations. L4S coordinator Izabela Grabowska will present an overview of our newly launched project, including development of the AI-powered Link4Skills Navigator.Choose from more than 10 dedicated rooms to engage in meaningful conversations, explore project depths, and foster personal connections that could shape the future of our initiatives.This event is being held as part of the European Year of Skills.Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ev-SwkpV
