Title
Investing in the future of jobs and skills: scenarios, implications and options in anticipation of future skills and knowledge needs : sector report chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastics products
Author
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
van der Zee, F.A.
Brandes, F.
Sanders, J.
Maier, D.
Dijkgraaf, E.
Vissers, G.
van Gils, M.
Zwinkels, W.
Publication year
2009
Abstract
Part I analyses recent relevant sector developments and trends and depicts the current state of play in the sector, with an emphasis on innovation, skills and jobs. The findings of Part I of the report combine original data analysis using Eurostat structural business statistics and labour force survey data with results from an extensive literature review of relevant already existing studies. While giving a clear and concise overview of the most important trends and developments, the prime function of Part I is to provide the fundaments and building blocks for Part II of the study. The findings of Part I are based on the present and the recent past. The second part of the report is future-oriented and looks at sectoral developments and more specifically developments in skills and jobs in and towards 2020. The core of part II consists of plausible future scenarios and their implications for jobs, skills and knowledge. These implications have been analysed for various job functions. In a final part III, a range of main strategic options (‘choices’) to meet the future skills and knowledge needs is reviewed, including implications for education and training. The study concludes with a number of recommendations for the sector (individual firms, sector organizations, sectoral partners), education and training institutes and intermediary organisations, and last but not least, policy-makers at various levels, ranging from the EU to the local level.
Subject
Arbeidsparticipatie
Veilig en Gezond Werken
Jobs
Skills
Trends
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TNO identifier
279922
Publisher
European Commission, Brussel
Document type
book