Enhancing Skills:
- The plan aims to establish net zero industry-academic that will provide up-skilling and re-skilling programs in strategic industries.
- According to the European Commission 30- 40% of the existing jobs might get affected due to the Green transition. Therefore, the green deal industrial plan focuses on developing the skills needed for well-paid quality jobs.
- The EU has created 14 industry partnerships, including for automotive and agri-based food sectors designed to boost education and training and to re-skill workforces. EU funds are also available for apprentice and vocational training.
- The commission is working with EU members to monitor and set targets for the supply and demand of skills and jobs and to increase recognition and qualifications across the EU and from third countries.
Improving the trade network:
- The plan underlines the importance of open trade and seeks to further develop the EU’s plan of free trade agreements and other forms of cooperation with partners to support the green transition.
- The commission that Overseas EU trade policy wants to increase the EU’s network of trade agreements such as those concluded with Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, and Mercosur, and one it aims to agree with Australia.
- It will also see to establish alliances with like-minded partners on raw materials and clean Tech along with its Trade and Technology Council with the United States.
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