Digitalisation and other forms of technological progress are increasingly affecting our lives and work. Regardless of age and living circumstances, each of us must develop new skills, because otherwise we quickly lag behind the prevailing socio-economic current. At the same time, we need to strengthen permanently relevant and valuable skills. Among these, in the first place, are basic skills and those that concern creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, as well as empathy, ethics and morality.

New technologies and consequently a different organisation of work are affecting the changed tasks, responsibilities and ways of working. They lead to the abandonment of some professions and the emergence of others. In addition to the digital transition, we are also affected by demographic challenges and the green transformation of society and the economy, as sustainable approaches to learning and work are needed. Predicting and managing skills are the first conditions for success in ever-changing circumstances.

In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, we need to learn (and act) faster, more effectively. The reproduction of what is already known is obsolete; what is required is (inter)action, project-based learning and continuous (self)questioning to research what new can we achieve with our constantly upgraded knowledge and skills. All education and training system components must also adapt accordingly to ensure high quality and responsible use of new technologies.

Skills governance – matching skills and jobs in dynamic times (Dr Jasper Van Loo)

Career platform – concepts and work in progress (Gonzalo Carlos Caprirolo Cattoretti, MSc)

Case study: Ljubljana Biotechnical Educational Center (BIC Ljubljana)

High-quality and sustainable work (Andrej Zorko)

Rethinking scenarios on the future of learning and work (Doc Dr Petra Javrh)

Attitude towards work in the modern world (Dr Miha Mazzini)