Laura Radulian

As Europe’s automotive industry continues to face change, the Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) reaffirmed its commitment to regional collaboration and skills development during a high-level conference of the Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA) in Strasbourg. The event, held on 16 and 17 June during the European Parliament’s plenary session, brought together regional leaders, Members of the […]

The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) partnership welcomes the number of initiatives presented within the Union of Skills in March 2025 and is keen to support the implementation of the Union’s objectives. Building on ASA priorities published in November 2024, ASA and its members feel a strong commitment to support the activities of the European Commission

– ASA Study Visit in Timișoara On 12–13 May 2025, the Automotive Skills Alliance organised a study visit in Timișoara, in Romania’s West Development Region. As the automotive sector undergoes rapid transformation, the visit focused on the growing importance of upskilling and cross-sectoral collaboration. Education providers, industry experts, and regional stakeholders came together to exchange

From 8 to 10 May 2025, the Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) contributed to successfully delivering the Hydrogen VET Forum 2025 at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, during the FIA World Endurance Championship. The event brought together vocational education and training (VET) teachers for a hands-on course focused on hydrogen in mobility. Teachers who completed both

The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) successfully held its annual conference, “Skills (R)Evolution in the Automotive-Mobility Ecosystem,” on April 8, 2025, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The event brought together 21 expert speakers and over 90 attendees from across Europe – including policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and regional representatives.  This year, the conference focused particularly on the

The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) invites you to the European Final Conference of the GREEN Project, taking place on 13 May 2025 at the Fundación Galicia Europa offices in Brussels.Under the theme “Vocational Skills: Driving the Green Transition,” this event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and experts to discuss how Vocational Education and

Are you a vocational education and training (VET) teacher passionate about the future of hydrogen in mobility? Join us for the Hydrogen VET Forum at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit during the FIA World Endurance Championship! This is your chance to learn about hydrogen technology, including fuel cells, hydrogen combustion engines, and safety protocols. Engage with

On 5 March, the European Commission unveiled the Union of Skills plan, a strategy to improve access to skills for individuals and industries across Europe. As job requirements evolve due to technological advancements, workers struggle to keep up, and businesses cannot find the right talent. The Union of Skills aims to address this challenge by

On 5 March, the European Commission presented the Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector. The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) welcomes the plan, and especially its recognition of skills and the social dimension within the key priorities in the transition of the automotive sector.  As the automotive sector evolves, critical skills shortages remain a

On 30 January, the European Commission launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, bringing together key industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders to address the sector’s most pressing challenges. This initiative aims to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and industrial jobs, with an Action Plan to be presented in March 2025. The