SkillsPulse

6th SkillsPULSE Partnership Meeting
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-03
Hosted by our partner University of Tartu, it will take place in Tallinn, Estonia. 2-3 July, 2026

SkillsPULSE Workshop "From data to decision: Stakeholder insights"
2026-07-03 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join us at Energy Discovery Center in Tallinn (Estonia) on July 3, where we will present the SkillsPULSE composite index and its accompanying software tool, developed in the framework of the project, to identify and benchmark potential future skill deficiencies across EU-27 countries over the 2015–2024 period.
The session will provide an overview of the index methodology, while focusing on practical aspects for end users, including the interpretation and visualisation of results, country benchmarking, and the policy relevance of the findings. Participants will explore how countries compare in terms of skills deficiencies in 2024 and how these patterns have evolved over time.
The workshop will also introduce the functionalities of the SkillsPULSE software tool and discuss how the index will be integrated into the platform. A dedicated feedback session with Estonian stakeholders will provide an opportunity to gather insights on user needs, methodological aspects, usability, interpretation of results, and potential policy implications.
PROGRAMME
9.30-9.45 Welcome and introduction

Martin Hayford, Project Manager and Analyst, University of Tartu

9.45-10.30 SkillsPULSE Presentation: Index and Software Tool + Q&A

Marina Ferent, Researcher, Labour Market and Skills Research Unit, Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini
Vito Giordano, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa

10.30-11.00 Focus on End-User perspective + Q&A

Yngve Rosenblad, Chief Analyst, Kutsekoda

11.00-11.50 Feedback from Estonian stakeholders
Moderators:

Marina Ferent, Researcher, Labour Market and Skills Research Unit, Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini
Vito Giordano, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa

11.50-12.00 Closing remarks

Martin Hayford, Project Manager and Analyst, University of Tartu

Thessaloniki International Fair
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-13
The SkillsPULSE project will be present at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) at the stand of our project partner EKKE (National Centre for Social Research).
The Thessaloniki International Fair is Greece’s largest and most prestigious trade fair, bringing together public institutions, businesses, research organisations, universities, and innovators from across Europe and beyond. It serves as a key platform for showcasing innovation, fostering collaboration, and discussing the major economic, technological, and societal challenges shaping the future.
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