Members of the Pact have access to knowledge on upskilling and reskilling needs, advice on relevant funding instruments to boost the skills of adults in their regions and countries, and partnership opportunities within our growing community.

National, regional and local authorities; companies; social partners; cross-industry and sectoral organisations; chambers of commerce; education and training providers; employment services – they can all become members of the Pact for Skills. 

All members of the Pact sign up to the Charter and agree to uphold its four key principles: 

• promoting a culture of lifelong learning for all
• building strong skill partnerships
• monitoring skill supply/demand and anticipating skill needs
• working against discrimination and for gender equality and equal opportunities.

All members of the Pact can benefit from three dedicated services: 

• Through the Networking Hub, members can find partners and relevant EU tools (like Europass, Skills Panorama, EURES and the European Network of Public Employment Services). They can also promote their activities.
• The Knowledge Hub organises webinars, seminars and peer learning activities for members. It also provides updates on EU policies and instruments, as well as information on projects, tools, and best practices.
• In the Guidance Hub, members can find information about EU and national funding opportunities, and guidance to partnering with national and regional authorities.

Note that there is a Large Scale Partnership for the agri-food ecosystem, it is lead by the EU food industry association FoodDrinkEurope and the agriculture association Copa-Cogeca.

Related funding:

The Pact for Skills initiative does not provide direct funding through its programme, however, there are multiple programmes in the EU that foster funding on skills. There is a tool for funding search under the Pact for Skills website.