Held on 7 July 2026, the webinar officially launched SMARCO’s Smart Communities Skills Partnership. The session brought together project partners, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to shaping the future of skills for smart communities.
As smart communities across Europe navigate digital, green, and societal transitions, the SMARCO project is building a collaborative Skills Partnership to strengthen cooperation, identify skills needs, and support upskilling and reskilling across sectors.
Watch the full webinar recording to discover more about the Skills Partnership, SMARCO Skills Strategy and Blueprint, and insights shared during the panel discussion.
What the webinar covered
During the session, participants were introduced to the newly launched SMARCO Skills Partnership and the SMARCO Skills Strategy, which serves as a roadmap for addressing skills gaps in smart communities.
The session covered:
- The launch of the SMARCO Skills Partnership, its vision, objectives and governance;
- The SMARCO Skills Strategy as a roadmap for workforce development;
- A panel discussion on building skills for smart communities together;
- How to engage with training programmes, pilot initiatives, and certification schemes;
- How to join the SMARCO Skills Partnership.
Get involved
The Smart Communities Skills Partnership brings together public authorities, industry, SMEs, higher education and VET providers, research and civil society to strengthen skills development for smart communities across Europe.
Watch the full webinar recording above to learn more about the Skills Partnership and how your organisation can get involved.
