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Date of event: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Where: Online

Description: 

Cedefop ’s RESET (REgional Skills EcosysTems index) is a new cutting-edge composite index designed to measure and compare skills ecosystems across EU ( NUTS2 level) regions.

By aggregating diverse indicators from four skills pillars into a single, robust score, RESET provides a holistic picture of how skills are developed, deployed, and supported. 

Skills underpin not only individual employability but also serve as critical enablers of broader economic and societal objectives, including productivity and social cohesion. 

RESET captures the complexity of skills ecosystems, highlighting their role as the foundation of innovation capacity, economic resilience and EU competitiveness . 

Societal impact:

Why RESET? 
Filling a critical gap: RESET explicitly centres on skills, addressing a gap in existing regional EU-level indices.

Fostering evidence-based regional action: RESET aims to equip national and regional authorities, training providers and businesses with insights on local skills gaps, empowering decision-makers to leverage workforce potential.

Guiding EU funding: RESET’s analysis may support European policymakers in strategically allocating EU regional funds, pinpointing regions requiring targeted investments to enhance skills.

Advancing the Union of Skills: RESET identifies regional strengths, facilitates cooperation and promotes the development and retention of talent throughout Europe, directly supporting the initiative’s broader objectives.

Supporting the twin transitions: RESET helps policymakers design targeted up- and reskilling strategies, ensuring that skills and vocational education and training effectively align with Europe’s evolving digital and green targets.