e-mobil BW becomes a partner of the Automotive Skills Alliance

The Automotive Skills Alliance as the central platform of the EU Skills Agenda

The Automotive Skills Alliance is a large-scale European initiative that aims to advance skills development and secure a skilled workforce in the automotive and mobility sector. As part of the EU’s Pact for Skills programme, the Alliance supports companies and workers in developing the skills required for the green and digital transitions, with the aim of securing long-term, high-quality industrial jobs in Europe.

Founded in 2020, the network now comprises numerous members from across Europe, including regions, cities, industrial companies, and educational institutions. 

Linking up with existing European and regional partnerships

Many of e-mobil BW’s European partners, including the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation, Göteborgs Tekniska College, the Gothenburg Region, Business Region Gothenburg, and the ATEC consortium from the EU Voltage project, are already members of the ASA.

Through this new partnership, e-mobil BW is systematically expanding its existing training and further education activities:

• The European collaboration, which was launched as part of the EU's Voltage project to strengthen vocational training in the battery industry, is being expanded.
• At the same time, closer integration is being pursued with national initiatives such as QualiBattBW, as well as participation in the Weiterbildungsverbund Region Stuttgart (Regional Continuing Education Network Stuttgart).
• As a member of the advisory board of the EU ReSKILLING project, the State Agency is also contributing its expertise with a view to building up know-how for an increasingly connected, cooperative and automated mobility system.

Furthermore, the membership strengthens links with other European networks, including the European Automotive Cluster Network (EACN), the Alliance of Automotive Regions (ARA), and 4 Motors for Europe.

Businesses will benefit from access to European qualification frameworks and best practices

By strengthening European networking, e-mobil BW is creating new opportunities for businesses in Baden-Württemberg, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. These businesses gain access to the latest European training approaches, enabling them to respond early to new skills requirements and benefit from proven best practices from across Europe.