The workshop session “Mind the Gap: Collaborative Policy Design for Green and Digital Skills Education in the Habitat Sector”, organized by @CluBE – Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia, brought together university students and members of the HABITABLE consortium for an interactive exchange on the future of skills in the habitat sector. The session focused on identifying existing gaps in green and digital skills education, drawing on the perspectives of different stakeholder groups.

Through collaborative discussions and participatory activities, participants mapped current needs and challenges affecting education and training pathways, while exploring how policy design can better respond to emerging sectoral demands. The workshop placed strong emphasis on co-creation, encouraging students and experts to jointly develop practical and forward-looking policy recommendations.

The outcomes of the session contribute to HABITABLE’s broader mission to support sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready skills development in the habitat sector, reinforcing the link between education, innovation, and policy-making.