We are happy to share the first newsletter of the IN-BOUND project – your go-to update on activities, insights, and tools supporting young people and educators on the path toward Industry 5.0 readiness!
Industry 5.0 is all about making European industry sustainable, resilient, and human-centric – putting people (not just machines) at the heart of production and innovation. According to official EU priorities, workers will need a balanced blend of technical, digital, and human-centred skills to thrive in tomorrow’s workplaces.
Key skills highlighted by research and EU frameworks include:
- Digital fluency & data literacy – essential for new tech-enabled roles.
- Critical thinking, creativity & problem-solving – core human skills that machines cannot replace.
- Adaptability, resilience & lifelong learning – vital to keep pace with rapid technological and economic change.
- Collaboration & human-centric competencies – crucial for effective teamwork in mixed human-machine environments.
Whether you are a young professional, VET teacher, trainer, or career counsellor, this newsletter offers valuable insights and practical resources to sharpen your awareness of future skill needs and to guide learners toward meaningful, future-ready careers.
IN-BOUND Project Partners:
- Tampereen Kaupunki (Finland) – Coordinator
- Mindshift Skills Hub (Portugal)
- Business Foundation for Education / Фондация на бизнеса за образованието (Bulgaria)
- Τεχνικές Σχολές Επιμελητηρίου Ηρακλείου (Greece)
- Pendik Borsa İstanbul Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi (Türkiye)
Project No: 2025-1-FI01-KA220-VET-000352154
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.