Location:
Objective of the practice:
To enhance employment opportunities and skills alignment in the Alpine region by promoting sustainable innovations and cross-border cooperation.
Subtopics of the practice:
Labor market adaptation, skills development, entrepreneurial engagement, sustainable innovation, anticipatory governance.
Geographical scope of the practice:
Alpine Macroregion
Short summary of the practice:
ALPJOBS aims to enhance skills and employment in the Alpine region through sustainable innovation, stakeholder engagement, and anticipatory governance by 2030.
Detailed information on the practice:
The primary goal of ALPJOBS is to improve labour market outcomes and skill alignment in the Alpine region by 2030. The idea originated from the need to adapt to local opportunities while fostering cross-border cooperation under the EU Macroregional Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP). The number of stakeholders engaged, reports produced, and job opportunities created are some of the indicators of success included in the project. Since its implementation, ALPJOBS has achieved tangible results including comprehensive reports on labour market scenarios, guidelines for training methodologies, and recommendations for aligning skills with regional demand. The practice contributes to long-term sustainability by fostering a culture of anticipatory governance and resilience among local communities. Its uniqueness lies in its collaborative approach, leveraging Futures Studies methods to address future labour market challenges.
Resources needed:
/ funded by ARPAF
Results achieved:
ALPJOBS is considered a good practice due to its measurable outcomes, including the development of reports on labour market scenarios and strategies that align skills with local economic needs. Recommendations have been made for maintaining current jobs and creating new ones, contributing to a balanced labour market.
Potential for learning:
ALPJOBS offers valuable lessons for other regions by demonstrating how to effectively engage diverse stakeholders in addressing local labour market challenges. The focus on anticipatory governance and long-term strategies fosters resilience in communities facing economic uncertainties. Other regions can learn from the methodologies developed, particularly in aligning educational programs with future labour demands and promoting local entrepreneurship. The project emphasizes the importance of involving young people in local development strategies, which is critical for sustainable economic growth. By sharing its findings and tools, ALPJOBS can inspire similar initiatives in different contexts, enhancing regional collaboration and innovation.
Further information:
https://sites.google.com/fmach.it/alpjobs-project/
Keywords:
Labour market, skills development, sustainability, Alpine region, cross-border cooperation, anticipatory governance.
