Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MariTech Talent (MariTech Talent Programme)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2023-12-01 do 2024-11-30
The project will develop a twin transition INTRApreneurship skills development programme, bringing maritime industry professionals and innovative enterprises with concrete digital solutions together in a two-way learning experience.
The MariTech Talent program aims to provide a standardized service for green and digital skilling and upskilling, tailored to address the industry’s specific needs while making an exponential contribution to wider impacts under the “human-centered and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies” destination.
A hybrid South-East collaboration node is created providing both a digital and onsite arena for co-creation and exploitation of the MariTech Talent Programme.
SO1: Establishment of a South-East regional maritime collaboration node (hybrid): The node will provide a digital learning collaboration space for the relevant stakeholders and will conduct participatory workshops with key representatives of the maritime industry for a just twin transition with focus on targeted skills development opportunities (WP2). The aim is to provide a continuously evolving space for lifelong learning and a structured understanding of the existing twin transition solutions and corresponding skills needs to unlock the industrial transition in the region related to the European Skills Agenda, in particular the taxonomy of green skills in ESCO. The work of the collaboration node will inform the framework of the MariTech Talent programme.
SO2: Development of a MariTech Talent Programme as a standardized service for professional life-long learning: As a main result of the project a scaleup of the Maritech Talent programme will be developed in collaboration with the EIT and the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative (DTTI). This will be done as part of the exploitation activities of the project (WP4). It will be guided by the Task Force for just regional maritime twin skills transition, formed as part of the collaboration node. Opportunities for developing a sector-agnostic training programme based on this model, increasing the number of professional learners and key twin skills adopted in various fields and sectors annually will be thoroughly explored as part of the scaleup. The project anticipates close collaboration with the EIT and recognized EIT Labelled programs, such as EIT Jumpstarter (Cross KIC instrument), EIT Manufacturing Boost Up, but also foresees certification of non-degree education and training, as well as creating synergies with other related EU projects such as Bridges 5.0 and initiatives for skills development in the maritime industry part of the Pact for skills and Blueprint Alliances, particularly taking into consideration the priorities set in the European Skills Agenda and the new European Innovation Agenda.
SO3: Successfully support the acquisition of relevant twin skills in the maritime sector: The adoption of new digital technologies and the implementation of sustainable practices through the development of new skill sets will be required for e.g. in relation to data analysis, cybersecurity, software management, energy management to name a few. Considering the abovementioned the focus of the MariTech Talent programme is on upskilling and reskilling the current maritime workforce to ensure that they can adapt to the changing needs of the industry and continue to contribute to the sector's growth and sustainability. The MariTech Talent programme will be purposefully built as an INTRApreneurship programme supporting both the development of required deep tech skills and the adoption of the corresponding digital solutions critical to the twin transition of the maritime industry. The project will have direct impact and contribute to the objectives of the European Skills Agenda, European Innovation Agenda and the European Digital Targets by providing the maritime workers with the needed skillset related to the green or digital transition to better understand and manage within their daily work topics as circularity, use of raw and advanced materials, efficient energy-intensive and manufacturing processes, clean-tech solutions, and digital technologies.
The MariTech Talent program aims to provide a standardized service for green and digital skilling and upskilling, tailored to address the industry’s specific needs while making an exponential contribution to wider impacts under the “human-centered and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies” destination.
A hybrid South-East collaboration node is created providing both a digital and onsite arena for co-creation and exploitation of the MariTech Talent Programme.
SO1: Establishment of a South-East regional maritime collaboration node (hybrid): The node will provide a digital learning collaboration space for the relevant stakeholders and will conduct participatory workshops with key representatives of the maritime industry for a just twin transition with focus on targeted skills development opportunities (WP2). The aim is to provide a continuously evolving space for lifelong learning and a structured understanding of the existing twin transition solutions and corresponding skills needs to unlock the industrial transition in the region related to the European Skills Agenda, in particular the taxonomy of green skills in ESCO. The work of the collaboration node will inform the framework of the MariTech Talent programme.
SO2: Development of a MariTech Talent Programme as a standardized service for professional life-long learning: As a main result of the project a scaleup of the Maritech Talent programme will be developed in collaboration with the EIT and the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative (DTTI). This will be done as part of the exploitation activities of the project (WP4). It will be guided by the Task Force for just regional maritime twin skills transition, formed as part of the collaboration node. Opportunities for developing a sector-agnostic training programme based on this model, increasing the number of professional learners and key twin skills adopted in various fields and sectors annually will be thoroughly explored as part of the scaleup. The project anticipates close collaboration with the EIT and recognized EIT Labelled programs, such as EIT Jumpstarter (Cross KIC instrument), EIT Manufacturing Boost Up, but also foresees certification of non-degree education and training, as well as creating synergies with other related EU projects such as Bridges 5.0 and initiatives for skills development in the maritime industry part of the Pact for skills and Blueprint Alliances, particularly taking into consideration the priorities set in the European Skills Agenda and the new European Innovation Agenda.
SO3: Successfully support the acquisition of relevant twin skills in the maritime sector: The adoption of new digital technologies and the implementation of sustainable practices through the development of new skill sets will be required for e.g. in relation to data analysis, cybersecurity, software management, energy management to name a few. Considering the abovementioned the focus of the MariTech Talent programme is on upskilling and reskilling the current maritime workforce to ensure that they can adapt to the changing needs of the industry and continue to contribute to the sector's growth and sustainability. The MariTech Talent programme will be purposefully built as an INTRApreneurship programme supporting both the development of required deep tech skills and the adoption of the corresponding digital solutions critical to the twin transition of the maritime industry. The project will have direct impact and contribute to the objectives of the European Skills Agenda, European Innovation Agenda and the European Digital Targets by providing the maritime workers with the needed skillset related to the green or digital transition to better understand and manage within their daily work topics as circularity, use of raw and advanced materials, efficient energy-intensive and manufacturing processes, clean-tech solutions, and digital technologies.
The project partners mapped the existing twin skills requirements for the regional maritime industry, based on the collection and analysis of data from local stakeholders and relevant agencies. Initial discussions were implemented with the associated partners, included in the project.
ATHENA analysed available studies and papers. The purpose of this study is to investigate the responses to two major questions: What the deficiencies are in the job market within these sectors and if there is a scarcity of green and digital skills in these occupations, which skills should educational, and training programmes prioritize.
The desk research included narrowing down the maritime value chain by concentration on its core sectors. A thorough examination of the marine industry was conducted, attempting to categorise it into specific sectors using a variety of authoritative sources in the field of maritime studies and industry reports, including the (IMO, 2024; Stopford, 2009; UNCTAD, 2023). 10 sectors were identified as and after discussions with the stakeholders, Maritech Talent project partners decided to focus on 5 out of these 10 sectors for the analysis conducted in Task 2.1. namely, (a) Shipping, (b) Ports and terminals, (c) Shipbuilding and ship repair, (d) Maritime logistics and supply chain management, and (e) Marine technology and equipment.
A systematic review was performed to map the ESCO Occupations (level 3) onto the five maritime sectors, namely, (a) Shipping, (b) Ports and terminals, (c) Shipbuilding and ship repair, (d) Supply chain management and maritime logistics, (e) Marine technology and equipment.
The maritime sector's green and digital skills gap was identified through the development of an online survey. The survey was divided into four sections. The survey collects data on personal and organizational characteristics, as well as occupations and skills need. It evaluates the presence of these 33 occupations on the payroll, the challenges associated with recruiting employees within these groups, and the level of interest in full-time employment within these groups.
Applying participatory approach with stakeholders, the main challenges for the maritime sector were identified.
Based on that a Regional maritime industry twin skills needs’ analysis was elaborated.
The Digital collaboration node was elaborated and publicly available since July 2024. It provides:
• A landing page that disseminates the work and the content of the Maritech project.
• A news page to disseminate and increase the awareness of the Maritech’s project work and contribution.
• user authentication, and access based on specific roles and by supporting authentication with external providers.
• A basic structure for the online training material to be used is already available.
Representatives of all partnering countries joined the Task force and signed the memorandum. It is foreseen however, that the task force will be further extended with representatives from SMEs (to be selected within WP 3. Two of the partners are also VET providers, thus ensuring representation of the VET sector. Cleantech Bulgaria is also a member of Pact for Skills and of the Deep Tech Talen initiative, thus bringing specific knowledge and point of view to the Task Force meetings.
ATHENA analysed available studies and papers. The purpose of this study is to investigate the responses to two major questions: What the deficiencies are in the job market within these sectors and if there is a scarcity of green and digital skills in these occupations, which skills should educational, and training programmes prioritize.
The desk research included narrowing down the maritime value chain by concentration on its core sectors. A thorough examination of the marine industry was conducted, attempting to categorise it into specific sectors using a variety of authoritative sources in the field of maritime studies and industry reports, including the (IMO, 2024; Stopford, 2009; UNCTAD, 2023). 10 sectors were identified as and after discussions with the stakeholders, Maritech Talent project partners decided to focus on 5 out of these 10 sectors for the analysis conducted in Task 2.1. namely, (a) Shipping, (b) Ports and terminals, (c) Shipbuilding and ship repair, (d) Maritime logistics and supply chain management, and (e) Marine technology and equipment.
A systematic review was performed to map the ESCO Occupations (level 3) onto the five maritime sectors, namely, (a) Shipping, (b) Ports and terminals, (c) Shipbuilding and ship repair, (d) Supply chain management and maritime logistics, (e) Marine technology and equipment.
The maritime sector's green and digital skills gap was identified through the development of an online survey. The survey was divided into four sections. The survey collects data on personal and organizational characteristics, as well as occupations and skills need. It evaluates the presence of these 33 occupations on the payroll, the challenges associated with recruiting employees within these groups, and the level of interest in full-time employment within these groups.
Applying participatory approach with stakeholders, the main challenges for the maritime sector were identified.
Based on that a Regional maritime industry twin skills needs’ analysis was elaborated.
The Digital collaboration node was elaborated and publicly available since July 2024. It provides:
• A landing page that disseminates the work and the content of the Maritech project.
• A news page to disseminate and increase the awareness of the Maritech’s project work and contribution.
• user authentication, and access based on specific roles and by supporting authentication with external providers.
• A basic structure for the online training material to be used is already available.
Representatives of all partnering countries joined the Task force and signed the memorandum. It is foreseen however, that the task force will be further extended with representatives from SMEs (to be selected within WP 3. Two of the partners are also VET providers, thus ensuring representation of the VET sector. Cleantech Bulgaria is also a member of Pact for Skills and of the Deep Tech Talen initiative, thus bringing specific knowledge and point of view to the Task Force meetings.