COMPLEMENTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group

The COMPLEMENTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group is an open European stakeholder forum bringing together representatives from industry, education and training, research, public authorities, social partners and sector associations. It provides a collaborative platform for exchanging expertise and perspectives and for contributing to the development of cross-sectoral skills solutions for Europe’s Security & Defence ecosystem.

Who can join?

The Working Group welcomes organisations and professionals with an interest in skills development across the aerospace, automotive and digital ecosystems, including:

• Industry representatives, including SMEs and large companies
• Education and training providers
• Research and innovation organisations
• Public authorities and policy-makers
• Social partners and sector associations
• Other relevant stakeholders contributing to skills and workforce development

Why join?

• Contribute to future European skills strategies and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with experts and stakeholders across different industrial ecosystems.
• Exchange good practices, evidence and innovative approaches.
• Contribute to skills intelligence, occupational profiles and workforce planning.
• Connect with a European network of organisations committed to skills development and lifelong learning.

What you'll contribute to

• Cross-sectoral skills intelligence and analysis of labour market and skills trends.
• Validation of methodologies and occupational profiles.
• Policy recommendations for European, national and regional stakeholders.
• Identification of emerging technologies and future skills needs.
• Peer review of training materials, curricula and educational resources.

Expected commitment

Participation is voluntary and primarily consists of quarterly online meetings (approximately two hours), occasional consultations by email, and collaboration through the project's online member area. Members are encouraged to actively share expertise, provide feedback on project outputs, contribute to relevant discussions and activities and, where relevant, share relevant project developments within their networks.

Join the Working Group

Interested in contributing to the future of skills on security and defence across Europe's industrial ecosystems? Register your interest in joining the COMPLEMENTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group. Our team will review your registration and contact you with further information about upcoming meetings and collaborative activities.