Labour and employment ministers of the G7 agreed on a roadmap for a ‘Just transition: Make it work towards decent and high quality work in a green economy.’ Faced with the challenges of digitalisation, decarbonisation and demographic change, the ministers intend to remove the ‘structural barriers’ hindering access to continuing education for all. To this end, the action plan intends for tools to be developed that anticipate skills and evaluate upskilling and reskilling programs. The ministers aim to put means in place that can better reach those who are under-qualified, in particular by improving information and careers guidance programs.
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