In order to ensure sound change management, the European Commission has conducted 18 sectoral studies that seek to identify emerging competences and future skills needs. By applying a common foresight scenario-based approach, these studies provide options both for anticipating and adapting to change. The studies cover the following areas:
- Automotive sector
- Building of ships and boats
- Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic products
- Computer, electronic and optical products
- Defence industry
- Distribution, trade
- Electricity, gas, water and waste
- Electromechanical engineering
- Financial services
- Furniture
- Health and social work
- Hotels, restaurants and catering
- Non-metallic materials
- Other services, maintenance and cleaning
- Post and telecommunications
- Printing and publishing
- Textiles, apparel and leather products
- Transport