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01 February 2024
Next-Gen Rail: Building the workforce of tomorrow for the rail sector
RAIL SKILLS SHORTAGE SUMMIT SET FOR BRUSSELS
To help Europe achieve both its Green Deal and digitalisation ambitions, it needs rail.
What Rails needs to welcome the next generation to the industry...
08 November 2023
STAFFER at the conference on #ReskillEU – new jobs for energy and transport in Europe
On 8 November, at the conference on #ReskillEU - new jobs for energy and transport in Europe, held at the European Economic and Social Committee, Barbara Grau, Head of European and International HR Af...
06 November 2023
IRJ publishes an article on STAFFER: seeking a new skills strategy for Europe’s railway sector
The recently published article in the International Railway Journal discusses the progress of the STAFFER project, focusing on bridging skills gaps in the European rail industry. After establishing si...
26 October 2023
Press Release: European rail alliance discusses long-term strategy to address skill shortages in the sector
Brussels, 26 October 2023 - The Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail System (STAFFER), a strategic partnership comprising 31 full partners and 17 associated partners from the European...
09 September 2023
STAFFER at the Australian Future Rail Skills Forum 2023
On the 28th of July 2023, STAFFER joined the Future Rail Skills Forum, organised by the Australian National Transport Commission (NTC).
The Forum was a gathering of key leaders from various sectors...
25 August 2023
Transforming Qualifications in the European Railway Sector (in German)
To confront a significant shortage of skilled workers, the railway industry, operators and educational organisations in Europe are teaming up. The core focus of this collaboration is the STAFFER proje...
19 July 2023
Rail needs more women, and we have to show that they are welcome
In this op-ed piece, Ana Manuelito, Public Affairs Manager at Unife, discusses how the rail sector is actively working towards fostering gender inclusivity and empowering young women to pursue fulfill...
01 July 2023
The Skills You Need to Succeed in Europe’s Rail Sector
STAFFER has published an infographic outlining the skills needed in the European rail sector. The STAFFER project, funded by the European Commission, aims to identify skill gaps and assess future need...
28 June 2023
STAFFER Conference Paper Published
STAFFER is pleased to announce the publication of a conference paper about the project. This paper presents the current achievements of the project namely, the identification of skills and competence...
24 June 2023
STAFFER at the Final Conference of the ASTONRail ERASMUS + Project
STAFFER was showcased at the Final Conference of the ASTONRail ERASMUS + project, held at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 20, 2023. Distinguished speakers from vari...
22 June 2023
Euractiv Op-ed: Year of Skills shows rail’s future is tied to Europe’s destiny
The European Year of Skills is shedding light on the crucial role of the rail sector in Europe's future, particularly in relation to the Green Deal, growth prospects, and digital advancements. With a...
17 May 2023
SmartRail Europe: Bridging the Skills Gap with STAFFER
The SmartRail Europe conference, held on May 16-17, 2023, featured a special focus on Skills, Training, and Recruitment in the rail sector. Among the experts at the event was Barbara Grau from SNCF, w...
11 May 2023
Rail STAFFER Organises Successful WP6 Meeting in Paris, Aligning with European Year of Skills
Paris, May 10th, 2023 - Rail Staffer organised a successful WP6 meeting in Paris at Le Cnam premises, aligning with the European Year of Skills. Participants enjoyed a video message from Nicolas Schmi...
22 April 2023
STAFFER joins ERA on Track towards more Diversity webinar
European Union Agency for Railways hosted a webinar "ERA on Track towards more Diversity" on 21st April, featuring several speakers including Josef Doppelbauer, Anna Gigantino, Oana Gherghinescu, Nath...
04 April 2023
STAFFER published on CEDEFOP’s website
STAFFER's project and our latest findings on the current and future skills and competence needs of the European rail sector are now available on the CEDEFOP website.
The findings include the identi...
28 March 2023
STAFFER hosts a Roundtable Session on Skills and Youth at SIFER 2023
STAFFER had the pleasure of hosting an insightful roundtable discussion at SIFER 2023 in Lille on the topic of Skills and Youth and the challenges faced by the rail sector. The panel was moderated by...
23 February 2023
Roundtable Discussion – Skills and Youth: What are the Challenges for the European Rail Sector?
Join the roundtable panel discussion on Skills and Youth: What are the Challenges for the European Rail Sector? (in French) at SIFER 2023 in Lille!
28 March | 15:20 - 16:20 | Forum 2 - Skills and...
14 October 2022
European rail alliance discusses long-term strategy to address skill shortages in the sector
Partners of the 4-year-long, ERASMUS+-funded Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail System (STAFFER) came together yesterday in Brussels to assess the proj...
19 April 2021
Training & Skills: Time to HOP on board
Innovation and digitalisation are changing young people’s perception of railways, while opening up attractive career opportunities. Work is underway to rethink rail-related training and education, i...
03 December 2020
European Erasmus+ project to train skills for the future of railways
UNIFE has announced the kick-off of an Erasmus+ project for skills development in European rail. The 4-year Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail System – known as STAFFER – gathers...
03 December 2020
European rail alliance launches four-year skills project
AN alliance of rail industry organisations has officially launched a four-year programme to develop a long-term strategy to address skill shortages in the sector.
The Skill Training Alliance for...
02 December 2020
Pan-European alliance to develop rail skills base
EUROPE: The Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail system partnership of 32 organisations from across the transport, policy and education sectors has been launched to address the rail in...