Project Impact & Ambition
TAURUS is designed to create lasting positive change for individuals, companies, and the agrifood ecosystem as a whole.
Short-Term Results
Platform Launch
Launch the 1st EU Talent Accelerator platform, ensuring full functionality and usability for an initial cohort of users.
User Engagement
Enroll at least 350 target users (CEOs, managers, workers, and potential employees) during the pilot phase.
Customized Guidance
Deliver customized strategic roadmaps to 100% of participating CEOs/managers and tailored training to workers.
Needs Assessment
Conduct detailed needs assessments of over 50 SMEs and 100 employees to identify specific up-skilling needs.
Training Delivery
Implement over 25 customized training courses focused on Industry 5.0 technologies and essential horizontal skills.
Mentoring & Coaching
Provide up to 8 hours of tailor-made mentoring per company and 4 hours per student to support implementation.
Medium-Term Impacts
Enhanced Digital Skills
Significantly improve the digital skills and competencies of the agrifood workforce, making them adaptable to Industry 4.0 and 5.0 environments.
Increased Employability
Enhance the employability of unemployed and in-transition workers by equipping them with relevant, in-demand skills for the digital and green economy.
SME Competitiveness
Increase the competitiveness and innovation capacity of SMEs through strategic talent development and an optimized, future-ready workforce.
Collaborative Ecosystem
Build a sustainable, collaborative ecosystem involving SMEs, training centers, and public employment services to ensure the scalability of the Talent Accelerator.
Long-Term Impacts
Sustainable Learning Culture
Establish a culture of continuous learning within the agrifood sector, ensuring ongoing skill development and adaptation to new technologies.
Economic Growth
Contribute to the economic growth and stability of the agrifood manufacturing sector by addressing skill gaps and enhancing workforce capabilities.
Policy Influence
Inform and influence regional and national policies to better support digital and green transitions, using data-driven insights from the project.
European Integration
Strengthen European cooperation by creating a scalable, replicable model for workforce development that can be adopted across different regions and sectors.
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