Co-organized by the European Parents' Association (EPA) in official partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), this high-level afternoon conference brings together EU policymakers, vocational institutes, educators, and parent representatives to solve some of the main human pipeline bottlenecks at the intersections of Europe's green transition and ;

Speakers: Representatives from European Commission (DG EMPL), European Parliament, EESC & CEDEFOP; leading European VET umbrella networks, representatives of youth, parents and ;

Key Policy focus areas:

• Breaking Policy Silos: Aligning education, employment, industrial strategy, and family support into an integrated policy
• VET & Teaching Attractiveness: Tackling the societal stigma surrounding technical pathways and addressing the severe shortage of qualified VET
• Family Learning Ecosystems: Empowering parents - who hold immense influence over youth career choices - with clear guidance on green technical
• Closing the Skills Gap: Connecting rigid educational curricula directly to the fast-moving labor demands of the green

Practical Details:

• Date & Time: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 14:00 – 17:30 CEST (Registration opens at 13:30; networking reception follows)

• Venue: European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Rue Belliard 99-101, 1040 Brussels (Hybrid streaming available)