Central Macedonia Launches Its First Regional Skills Partnership for the Twin Transition
A major European recognition for Central Macedonia and its skills ecosystem comes with the approval of the region’s first Regional Skills Partnership (RSP), entitled Twin Transition Skills Hub for Central Macedonia (TT-CM), by the European Commission under the framework of the Pact for Skills.
The initiative was launched by OECON GROUP, which serves as the coordinator of the partnership, bringing together chambers of commerce, business support organizations, and social stakeholders with a shared vision of developing the skills required for the Twin Transition, namely the combined Green and Digital Transition.
The approval of the partnership represents an important milestone for the region, as only 48 Regional Skills Partnerships are currently active across Europe, with TT-CM being the first one established in Macedonia, Greece.
The partnership aims to create a strong regional ecosystem for collaboration, fostering upskilling and reskilling initiatives, supporting business competitiveness, promoting lifelong learning, and expanding access to European networks, funding opportunities, and innovation-driven cooperation.
The founding members of the partnership include:
- OECON Group (Coordinator)
- Halkidiki Chamber of Commerce
- Thessaloniki Chamber of Small Industries and Crafts (BETH)
- Kilkis Chamber of Commerce
- Imathia Chamber of Commerce
- Smart Umbrella Management Solutions
- SEGE (Association of Businesswomen of Greece)
- Dot2Dot Social Cooperative Enterprise
- Balkan Women Coalition
- WEHUB
- WEnCoop
- Cube NGO
Through this initiative, OECON GROUP further strengthens its commitment to building strategic partnerships and delivering impactful actions that enhance human capital, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable regional development, contributing to a more resilient and competitive future for Central Macedonia.