Blockchain is at the core of the EU strategy to advance digital transformation, benefitting society/businesses and stimulating sustainable growth. The European Blockchain Sector is well placed to acquire global leadership; still its competitiveness largely relies on the availability of competent/versatile workforce. Whereas the demand for blockchain skills is steadily increasing, employers are facing a shortfall of skilled professionals. The sector is challenged by talents shortage, global competitive pressures, limited connection between education & the market. The aim of CHAISE is to set forward an open, inclusive blockchain skills governance system, to address skills mismatches and deliver training, intelligence gathering & mobility solutions tailored to sectoral needs.LONG-TERM RESULTSCHAISE brings together leading multinational companies (e.g. FUJITSU, IOTA, INTRASOFT), key institutional players (e.g. INATBA), EU umbrella organisations (e.g. DIGITALEUROPE, DIGITAL SME), social partners (BERCHAIN), thematically focused E&T providers (e.g. UCBL, UT, UL, DHBW) and public authorities in education (e.g. YPEPTH, CPI, CIMEA) to deliver:- A European Blockchain Skills Strategy & Action Plan to address mismatches- A skills forecasting mechanism- EU-wide occupational requirements & the first-ever blockchain specific occupational profile- A 5 semester VET (qualification) programme (5-6 EQF level) in 11 EU languages - Transnational mobility schemes for Blockchain students & professionals- National Blockchain Skills Partnerships to roll out SSA results at Member States’ level DIRECT IMPACTCHAISE will benefit: - 40-50 EU/national sectoral representatives & social partners - 40-60 regulatory entities (e.g. Ministries of Education, National Qualifications Agencies, Standard Setting Organisations)- 1400-1600 businesses offering blockchain services, incl. 400-600 start-ups- 80-120 HE & 250-300 VET providers offering blockchain courses - 700-1200 learners, workers
The CHAISE project aimed to enhance blockchain skills intelligence, address EU-wide skills mismatches, and anticipate future labour market needs. Its objectives included developing common educational and occupational standards, reducing labour market fragmentation, and creating a sectoral qualification framework. CHAISE also worked to connect job seekers with blockchain companies, promote mobility, and establish a sustainable network to monitor and update the EU Blockchain Skills Strategy.
Blockchain is central to the EU's digital transformation and technological sovereignty goals. Yet, the European blockchain sector faces challenges such as talent shortages, weak education-industry links, and slow adaptation to workplace demands. The CHAISE project tackled these issues by establishing a skills governance system, bridging skills gaps, creating targeted training, and promoting workforce mobility to build a skilled, adaptable blockchain ecosystem across the EU.
<< Background >> Blockchain is central to the EU's digital transformation and technological sovereignty goals. Yet, the European blockchain sector faces challenges such as talent shortages, weak education-industry links, and slow adaptation to workplace demands. The CHAISE project tackled these issues by establishing a skills governance system, bridging skills gaps, creating targeted training, and promoting workforce mobility to build a skilled, adaptable blockchain ecosystem across the EU. << Objectives >> The CHAISE project aimed to enhance blockchain skills intelligence, address EU-wide skills mismatches, and anticipate future labour market needs. Its objectives included developing common educational and occupational standards, reducing labour market fragmentation, and creating a sectoral qualification framework. CHAISE also worked to connect job seekers with blockchain companies, promote mobility, and establish a sustainable network to monitor and update the EU Blockchain Skills Strategy. << Implementation >> CHAISE brought together stakeholders from industry, academia, policymaking, and research across the EU to address blockchain skills challenges and drive innovation. Key actions included developing a European Blockchain Skills Strategy to tackle skill gaps, creating forecasting scenarios to enhance skills intelligence and anticipate industry trends, and delivering sector-specific training programmes, qualifications, and mobility solutions tailored to the evolving workforce needs. << Results >> Key results included: a skills analysis for the EU blockchain sector; a forecasting model for future blockchain skill supply and demand; a European Blockchain Skills Strategy; a 5-semester VET programme with OERs in 11 EU languages; a Massive Open Online Course on blockchain; three new blockchain specialist profiles in the ESCO classification; a qualifications blueprint; a career guidance platform; a European Blockchain Skill Cooperation Network; and National Blockchain Skills Partnerships.