STAFFER: Skill Training Alliance for the Future European Rail System✱

Abstract

Rail is becoming the backbone of the European sustainable smart mobility. Nevertheless, Europe is experiencing a severe staff shortage for a rapidly developing but increasingly aging sector. In order to meet the rail development trends and to rejuvenate human resources, the STAFFER project aims to identify current and future skills requirements, and to support educational and training establishments in their efforts of curricula adaptation, and mobility programmes implementation. This paper presents the current achievements of the project namely, the identification of skills and competence needs from the perspectives of both operators and suppliers, the development of mobility and training programmes, and their validation for effectively increasing employability and career opportunities.