In 2014 , in Europe, the manufacturing sector employed 29.9 people which means its weight in the economy is tremendous. Meanwhile, a new industrial revolution, driven by new generations of digital technologies such as big data , is taking place. Modernizing of production is speeding up : it leads to a new definition of the nature of work itself and to competences evolution ; new job profiles are requested. FACTORY (Fostering Adaptability and enhancing Competences TOwards a digital industRY" is a project which aim is to contribute to the Europe 2020 objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth : partners are willing to adapt the training offer to new needs and to a new manufacturing environment taking into account the digital evolutions which have an impact on the organization of companies, offer a pathway which is more suitable to the demand of the labour market : shorter, customized, more reactive, enhance the competences required in order to contribute to employability even setting-up of businesses, foster the adaptability of workers and students and support companies so that they can anticipate skills needs and train their team in order to keep their level of competitiveness. The partnership gathering VET providers, digital companies, manufacturing businesses will work on the provision of a common approach and pathway to give a common and adaptable answer to industrial businesses in our regions and more particularly for small and medium sized businesses which very often have more difficulties to adapt. They will conduct a survey about digitization of industry, comprising a diagnosis tool, that will be the basis for the design of a curriculum, dedicated to the transversal knowledge and competences required to work and adapt to a non-stop evolving digital environment, an e-assessment tool of competences, a mobile app and an immersive reality tool and their pedagogical contents. A group of experts will be trained to facilitate the spreading and use of the methodology and tools and various multiplier events will take place in partner countries. The project mainly targets EQF level 4 and 5 professionals and future professionals as this is the level of education of most operators working on the shopfloor. The results expected are : - A greater relevance of the training and education systems to the needs and opportunities of the labour market in industry, - A strengthening of the links between training and education systems and the socio-economical environment, - A more comprehensive and strategic use of ICT and Open Educational Ressources in training and education systems as well as in businesses related to adults training. - An improvement of the required ability and professionalism in order to work at a European level but also in a changing industry, - Synergies with digital policies implemented in our regions , - A common approach and pathway to give a common and adaptable answer to small and medium sized businesses in our regions and countries.
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