WorldSkills International 214d ago

Watch the recording of the Opening Plenary of WorldSkills Croatia Conference 2025: The role of TVET in navigating geo-strategic workforce shifts, held in Dubrovnik on 14 October as part of WorldSkills General Assembly 2025. As we enter the second half of the decade, geopolitical shifts, technological disruptions, and economic crises are reshaping labour markets at an unprecedented pace. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems must evolve to equip young people with the skills needed to remain competitive, adaptable, and resilient in this volatile landscape. This session will looked at what is changing because of global megatrends and focused on how TVET can accelerate skills mobility, ensure workforce resilience, and bridge the growing gap between education and industry demands. Moderator: - Ali Al-Jaberi Speakers: - Mislav Balković, Croatian Employers Association, Rector of Algebra Bernays University, Zagreb - Nurit Davidowicz, WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for Europe - Manuela Geleng, Director for Jobs and Skills, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission - Dr Jiren LIU, Founder, Honorary Chairman of Neusoft, and Commerce and Executive Director of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges - Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - Georgios Zisimos, Head of Policy Advice and EU Programming, European Training Foundation https://worldskills2025.com