CETEM attends the second meeting of NewEcoSmart project in Gijón

The Centro Tecnológico del Mueble y la Madera (CETEM) has played a leading role in the second meeting of the NewEcoSmart (NES) project, of which it holds the position of leader.

At this meeting, the results of surveys conducted with companies and workers in the three pilots of the project, deployed in Italy, Portugal and Spain, were presented. The data revealed a pressing need to improve the professional profiles of habitat workers, especially those over 45 years old. The lack of skills in key areas such as digitalisation, circularity and entrepreneurship was highlighted as a challenge requiring immediate attention.

A key point of the meeting was the introduction of a digital and green tool designed in the framework of the NES project (NewEcoSmart). This tool will play a crucial role in defining the knowledge framework for various users during the pilot phase of the project. Its implementation is intended to facilitate the adaptation of workers to the demands of the green and digital transition, as well as to improve their employability in the habitat-related sectors.

The main objective of the NES project is to develop an inclusive social innovation approach. This approach aims to support the retraining and upskilling of adults over 45 years of age, especially those living in rural areas. The initiative aims to ensure that these workers are prepared to adapt to changes in their current jobs or to embark on new job opportunities in habitat-related sectors.

In line with the ecological and digital transition, the NES (NewEcoSmart) project also aims to foster social entrepreneurship skills and mindsets. These capabilities are essential for the successful adoption of new production and consumption processes, aligned with circular and socially responsible business models.