As new technologies develop, it is important that employees always have a set of right competences to keep up with new technologies. Therefore, focusing on continuous training in companies is key
Incentives and financial support
Get informed about public incentives and financial support to mobility
Lifelong learning
Focus on lifelong learning programmes for up and reskilling employees at all levels
Skills recognition and transferability
Establish professional certificates that validate and recognize the acquisition of new skills
Informing about career opportunities
The paper sector is wide and full of diversified job opportunities. It is important to show parents and students the many career opportunities the sector offers
Understanding young people’s expectations
Make sure to know what are young people’s expectations when getting into a new job in a paper company, and make career and progression opportunities clear
Updating education and training
Make sure education and training is always up-to-date on the latest technological developments required by the industry. This will also help education and training providers to better understand industry needs in terms of skills and competences and integrate new technologies in curricula
Dual system
To give students practical, updated and hands-on knowledge and experience, leverage on dual systems: these combine apprenticeships in companies with education at a vocational school
Social media
To spread the word and make the sector more appealing to the new generation, use and leverage on social media – such as Instagram, TikToka but also platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook
Sectoral image
To make the sector more attractive, it is essential to rework and restructure its image and identity with a view to young people