Through its calls for proposals, the Erasmus+ programme is a vital funding instrument for supporting the design and implementation of innovative education and training initiatives, including Blueprint projects. These projects are instrumental in creating sustainable solutions for skills challenges in specific sectors. They also exemplify how multi-stakeholder consortia can address emerging labour market demands through cooperation, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

This matchmaking event aimed to strengthen the collaboration among Pact for Skills members and potential members, empowering them to seize the opportunities provided by Erasmus+ calls, fostering connections and sharing best practices from ongoing Erasmus+ Blueprint projects.

This event specifically aimed to:

• Provide Pact for Skills members and future members with detailed information about Erasmus+ relevant calls;
• Showcase successful blueprint projects as examples of impactful collaboration;
• Facilitate connections between stakeholders to form strong consortia for Erasmus+ project proposals.

Target Audience:

• Members of the Pact for Skills, including industry representatives, education and training providers, public authorities, and social partners
• Organizations interested in applying for Erasmus+ calls.

The Digital Large-Scale Partnership (LSP), one of the key partnerships under the Pact for Skills, serves as a collaborative framework to address skills challenges in the digital sector. As part of the European Skills Agenda, the Digital LSP fosters public-private cooperation to strengthen digital skills ecosystems, enhance workforce adaptability, and support green and digital transitions. Persistent skills shortages hinder innovation, competitiveness, and job creation in the EU. By mobilising stakeholders across industries, education providers, public authorities, and civil society, the partnership aligns efforts to promote skills development and upskilling at scale.