This programme helps people gain digital and green skills needed for today’s jobs. It supports new or updated vocational training standards and trains teachers to keep up with technology. The aim is to prepare workers for careers in areas like AI, robotics, and sustainable development.
Name in original language
Program de Educație și Ocupare
Initiative overview
Romania's Education and Employment Programme aims to align the country's vocational education and training (VET) system with the evolving needs of the labour market, particularly in the digital and green sectors. Key components of the programme include:
- Curriculum Development: Updating vocational training standards and curricula to reflect technological advancements in fields such as AI, 3D printing, and sustainable technologies.
- Teacher Training: Providing professional development opportunities for educators to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach the updated curricula effectively.
- Industry Collaboration: Engaging with industry partners to ensure that the training provided aligns with current and future labour market needs.
- Digital and Green Skills Focus: Emphasizing the development of digital and green competencies to prepare the workforce for the green and digital transition.
The programme is supported by Romania's Recovery and Resilience Plan, which allocates significant funding for investments and reforms in education and employment. This includes investments in digital and green skills development, as well as initiatives to modernize vocational education and training institutions.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Investments and European Projects
