1. European Week of Regions and Cities
“Needed skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow from the automotive suppliers perspective”
Brussels, 9th October 2019

2. CLEPA-the European Association of Automotive Suppliers
Driving innovation forward since 1959
CLEPA represents over 120 global suppliers
13 national associations
56% of the total turnover is generated by 38 CLEPA Members
21 countries
CLEPA represents more than 3,000 companies and cover all products and services within the automotive supply chain.

3. European suppliers at a glance

4. The variety of skills needs for the sector
The variety and complexity of the sector requires an equivalent educational programme
There is a pronounced gap between the skills available in our sector and those that are required as a result of the introduction of new technologies and automation.

5. The future is...
Biggest transformation of the industry in more than a hundred years
Our job to deliver, with Europe in the lead

6. Our vision

7. Digitalisation, automation and connectivity
Drivers of Change
Major transformative trends are shaping the future of mobility and the automotive industry
Climate goals
Decarbonisation
Smart mobility
Digitalisation, automation and connectivity

8. Automotive sector structural changes
The need for a collaborative action
New mobility
Electrification, new mobility concepts; growing use of connectivity and digital technologies in manufacturing & in vehicles
Global approach
Relocation to low-cost countries and the development of global manufacturing systems
Forecast:
Need for “just transition” supporting the European Green Deal
Nearly 1 million “new” jobs to be created in the sector by 2025
Need for a high-level qualifications

9. New EU legislative term
European leadership
Systemic change
Suppliers
Component makers Full system providers
Change
Vehicle manufacturing Mobility solutions
Combustion engines Electric and other alternatives
Mechanical components Electronics & software sytems
Our USP
Suppliers will continue to deliver the innovations that underpin the success of the entire automotive industry
New EU legislative term
European policy makers must prioritise Europe’s industrial powerhouse

10. DRIVERS of Change – manufacturing & workforce
Industrial & market changes impact the competencies needed in the future
Advanced manufacturing
Advanced materials
Complex and global supply chains
Life cycle design, pollution prevention and product recyclability
Active safety, automated driving and connectivity
Decarbonisation, hybridisation and electrification
Evolution of customer requirements
Source: Skills council report, GEAR2030

11. Skills challenges Actions to address skills challenges
Increase the sector atractiveness
Creating new profiles
Changing business models
Providing a flexible system
Promoting digital skills
Co-operation between public and private actors
Creating and supporting joint training programmes
Transferability of skills and educational programmes

12. Four times as many software lines in a car as in an airplane
Call for action
Supporting SMEs and start-ups
Enabling young talent: the mobility industry offers an exciting future
Recognising automotive innovation as key asset for Europe

13. THANK YOU!