This steelTalks lecture presents insights on the European flagship initiative “New Skills Agenda” represented by the European Steel Skills Agenda and Alliance (ESSA).

You will get an overview about the approach of this industry-driven sustainable Blueprint, its progress to date, the remaining work and how it is relevant to the steel industry.

The lecture explores the relevance of Work 4.0 for the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies by reflecting upcoming technological and economic developments, the deriving demands for skills adjustments and related training measures and upskilling strategies.

ESSA is an example how to establish reliable alliances and leadership structures for the implementation and the rollout of such a sectoral Blueprint to the EU member states and its steel regions.