Jobs and Skills in the Blue Bioeconomy

This interactive session will introduce Blue-jobs’ self-assessment tool, developed to help participants evaluate their current competencies and identify gaps in relation to the evolving needs. It will also include direct input from employers on in-demand skills and real job opportunities, as well as a policy perspective from the European Commission’s DG MARE. By combining personal reflection, policy insight, and direct industry feedback, this session aims to empower participants to take concrete steps toward enhancing their employability and career development in one of Europe's fastest-growing blue sectors, from mussel farming and algae processing to environmental modelling and impact assessments.