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30 July 2026
AEQUALIS4TCLF Supports the Launch of New Regional Skills Partnerships in Czechia and Slovenia
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30 July 2026
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The Erasmus+ Blueprint AEQUALIS4TCLF project has supported the establishment of two new Regional Skills Partnerships (RSPs): one covering the North-East, Prague and Zlín regions in Czechia and the other one Central Slovenia. By bringing together public and private stakeholders, these partnerships aim to build a sustainable skills ecosystem capable of responding to evolving industry needs while strengthening the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) industries.
European Confederation of the Footwear Industry
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Czechia
Slovenia
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Business Support Organisation
Company with 250 or more employees
Cluster Organisations
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
Media / Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Social Economy Entity
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Transition Pathway's building blocks
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Skills
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Industrial ecosystems
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Textile
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Textiles ecosystem areas
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Fibres, yarns and fabrics
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Apparel and clothing accessories
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Household/interior textiles
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Technical textiles
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Leather and fur
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Footwear
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Research and Innovation
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Technology and Machinery
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Waste management, reuse and repair
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Business support and Communication
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Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)
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North-East, Prague and Zlín regions
The North-East, Prague and Zlín Regional Skills Partnership for the TCLF industries in the Czech Republic aims to build a long-term, sustainable skills system that can respond to structural changes while strengthening the industries’ competitiveness and attractiveness. The partnership will support initial and lifelong education by updating vocational programmes, strengthening retraining and improving teacher development in cooperation with regional companies. It will also enhance cooperation between employers and education providers, promote TCLF study and career pathways, and strengthen skills intelligence through labour market analysis and regular updates to occupational and qualification standards.
Central Slovenia
To address skills mismatches, limited sector visibility and a misalignment between worker education and industry needs, the RSP for textile and clothing in Central Slovenia aims to build a coordinated ecosystem that brings together education, industry, research and public stakeholders to develop skills and attract new talent. Its actions include strengthening and promoting lifelong learning and training opportunities at formal and informal levels, fostering partnerships between education providers, industry and other stakeholders and encouraging the inclusion of vulnerable groups while increasing the industry’s attractiveness. The partnership will also identify skills and knowledge gaps, raise awareness of job opportunities, and promote a more modern and international image of the industries.
Learn more about the new regional skills partnerships here.
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