1. Eurociett 2010 EU Stakeholder Conference First Panel Discussion: « how to ensure a more inclusive labour market? » G. Hultin, Caden Corporation S.A. June 23, 2010

2. USA Top Skill Shortages 2010 China Top Skill Shortages 2010 Germany Top Skill Shortages 2010 France Top Skill Shortages 2010 Spain Top Skill Shortages 2010 India Top Skill Shortages 2010 UK Top Skill Shortages 2010 Skilled Trades Production Operators Skilled Trades TechniciansSkilled Trades Accounting, Finance Staff Sales RepsTechnicians Doctors, Non- Nursing Profs Chefs/CooksSales RepsDomestic staffChefs/Cooks NursesManagement Execs IT StaffSales RepsLabourersAccounting, Finance Staff Engineers Source: Manpower Skill Shortage Survey 2010 Eurociett 2010 EU Stakeholder Conference June 23, 2010 Setting the scene: Difficulties finding the right skills

3. Setting the scene: Skills pay – yet young people lose out EU employment rates EU employment rates High skills 83.9% High skills 83.9% Medium skills 70.6% Medium skills 70.6% Low skills 48.1% Low skills 48.1% Increase in unemployment during crisis: Increase in unemployment during crisis: High skills 2% High skills 2% Medium skills 2.1% Medium skills 2.1% Low skills 5.5% Low skills 5.5% One in four of the unemployed is young One in four of the unemployed is young Source: Eurostat Eurociett 2010 EU Stakeholder Conference June 23, 2010

4. Setting the scene: Expert Group on New Skills for New Jobs Report: Incentives for individuals and employers – upgrading and making use of skills Incentives for individuals and employers – upgrading and making use of skills Link education, training and work – from education to lifelong learning Link education, training and work – from education to lifelong learning Develop the right mix of skills – adapting curricula to desired outcomes Develop the right mix of skills – adapting curricula to desired outcomes Anticipate future skill needs – understanding labour market needs and matching systems Anticipate future skill needs – understanding labour market needs and matching systems Eurociett 2010 EU Stakeholder Conference June 23, 2010