The Multiplier Event of the HABITABLE project brought together key stakeholders from education, training, and the habitat sector for a panel discussion titled “Bridging the Gap between the Labour Market & Learning Pathways in the Habitat Sector in Greece.” The discussion focused on the evolving education and training landscape in Greece and the skills required to support the green and digital transition.

Facilitated by CluBE – Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia, the panel featured contributions from the University of Thessaly, DIMITRA – Education & Consulting, VET providers, and habitat sector enterprises ALFAWOOD and CLIAPAS S.A. Speakers shared insights from their respective fields, highlighting current skills gaps, emerging labour market needs, and existing training initiatives relevant to the habitat sector.

The discussion also encouraged speakers to reflect on potential policy recommendations that could better align learning pathways with labor market demands, supporting a more effective transition towards sustainability and digitalization. Emphasis was placed on strengthening cooperation between academia, VET, and industry as a key driver for future-ready skills development.

The panel contributed to HABITABLE’s broader objectives of fostering dialogue among stakeholders and promoting inclusive, demand-driven education and training pathways that respond to the needs of the habitat sector in Greece.