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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 […]

This article is part of our series introducing the regional partners of the Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA). Today, we’re spotlighting Castilla y León, a key contributor to Spain’s automotive industry and a dedicated supporter of the ASA’s mission. Situated in northwest Spain, Castilla y León is a region that combines geographic advantages with a strong

As the holiday season approaches and the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together in 2024. This year has been one of transformation, collaboration, and growth for the Automotive Skills Alliance, as we’ve worked to empower the automotive workforce for a greener, more digital future.

Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) addressed the need for actionable collaboration and attracting young talent to meet the workforce demands of the automotive sector’s green and digital transformation, during the Future Driven Experience pop-up in Brussels. On 9 December, ASA representatives participated in a panel discussion titled “The Next Generation Workforce: Skills for Europe’s Zero-Emission Journey”

The Automotive Skills Alliance reaffirmed its role as a key partner in supporting regions and the EU network for skills development in the automotive-mobility ecosystem at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA), held on November 28-29, 2024, in Monza, Lombardy. This event brought together representatives from 36 member regions to tackle

The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) is actively reshaping Europe’s automotive and mobility landscape by empowering the workforce to tackle green and digital challenges head-on. Today, ASA brings together over 120 industry leaders, educators, social partners, and regions to bridge critical skill gaps essential for the automotive sector’s sustainability and competitiveness. At the core of ASA’s

On November 10th, ASA marks its 4th anniversary—a significant milestone in its mission to transform the workforce across the Automotive-mobility ecosystem. Since its launch, ASA has remained dedicated to driving the green and digital transition, equipping industry professionals and students with essential skills to succeed in an ever-evolving landscape. This anniversary reflects ASA’s commitment to

The workshop “Driving Transformation: Talent Development in Automotive Regions” took place during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024, focusing on critical workforce challenges in the automotive sector. The session aimed to address the need to attract talent, focusing on youth involvement, and finding innovative solutions for reskilling and upskilling workers to meet the

A founding member of ASA since 2020, the Stuttgart region exemplifies this collaborative spirit. Home to 2.8 million people from 180 countries, the region’s economy thrives with contributions from 1,6 million people, and over 98% of companies are SMEs. In 2022, 220,500 people were employed in the automotive industry, representing 17% of the workforce. A

On 9 September 2024, the Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) joined a high-level meeting with the Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, and key automotive industry stakeholders to review the progress and discuss the next steps in advancing the transition towards zero-emission vehicles. The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA), represented by its President Jakub Stolfa, expressed gratitude