Synthèse du cycle 2020 de webconférences - Identifier et accompagner les compétences de la transition écologique

The report discusses the challenges and opportunities of the ecological transition on employment and skills. It highlights that understanding and managing these issues requires more than just a quantitative approach due to their systemic and cross-cutting nature. Four key takeaways emerged from multiple contributions:

1. Observation and Anticipation: The evolution of jobs and skills related to the ecological transition is complex due to its system-wide impact. Quantitative analysis, conducted by organizations like the Ademe, the French Strategy Office, and the Employment and Skills Observatory (Onemev), provides useful insights but lacks sector-specific and regional data, as well as qualitative competence analysis.

2. Employment and Skills Challenges: The ecological transition does not solely lead to job losses or gains in specific sectors; it impacts every industry, both between sectors and within each sector. There is no significant creation of 'new' jobs specifically linked to ecology. Instead, new skill sets are required, especially those involving advanced engineering technology, hybrid skills, and transversal competencies such as collaboration.

3. Training Adaptation: Current training programs need revision to align with ecological transition requirements. Initial and continuous training must be tailored to address the shift towards sustainability. This necessitates rethinking training methods, promoting partnerships, and coordinating efforts across national and regional levels.

4. Economic Shifts and Career Transitions: The ecological transition leads to changes in economic activities and professional careers. It's crucial to support workers in transitioning while also embarking on new career paths, recognizing that this process will be long and involve iterative experimentation and learning.

In summary, the ecological transition poses significant challenges to employment and skills management, requiring a comprehensive, collaborative, and adaptive approach to observation, anticipation, training, and career development.