Post by Nektaria Roka

Across Europe, technical professions such as truck drivers and welders consistently rank among shortage occupations in more than half of EU countries, while 4 in 5 companies report difficulties in finding the right skills. In Greece, this gap is even more pronounced. What an opportunity to bring together institutions and chambers to share perspectives and insights — an effort we pursued at Odyssea, together with Premium Consulting. Not just to exchange views, but to clearly articulate the challenges and gaps in today’s labor market. A way to bridge this gap is through programs that combine vocational training with real market needs and skill gaps. This is not a theoretical discussion — it is directly linked to growth, competitiveness, and economic resilience. A next step is to gradually move from discussion to action — together. #BridgingtheSkillsGap #reskilling #upskilling