This document was developed within the framework of the MATES project, Maritime Alliance for Fostering the European Blue Economy through a Marine Technology Skilling Strategy. The objective of the project is to develop a skills strategy that addresses the main drivers of change to the maritime industry, in particular Shipbuilding and Offshore Renewable Energy. Both sectors are strongly linked and require new capacities to succeed in an increasingly digital, green and knowledgedriven economy. Project duration: 2018 – 2022 projectmates.eu This Legacy Brochure and Strategy Plan describes the main outputs from the MATES project. These outputs are a result of the successful initiatives carried out by the MATES partnership to help address the mismatch between skills demand (market needs) and skills provision (training offer) in the Shipbuilding and Offshore Renewable Energy sectors. MATES achievements are highlighted as best practices in this brochure and priorities for the future are outlined as part of a Strategic Plan.

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