OEB establishes education, training, and talent attraction committee

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) has established a Committee for Education, Training, and Attraction of Young Talent as part of its strategy to improve human resource skills and support the competitiveness of Cypriot businesses.

The committee includes representatives from key sectors of the economy and aims to develop modern policies and practices in education, training, and talent attraction aligned with labour market needs and European developments in skills.

The first meeting was recently held, chaired by Mr. Yiangos Hatzigiannis. Key initiatives discussed include:

• Promoting education and training as essential for business competitiveness
• Enhancing the attractiveness of vocational education and training
• Promoting lifelong learning and continuous upskilling
• Strengthening links between businesses and educational institutions
• Developing initiatives to attract and retain new talent in Cyprus

OEB reaffirms its commitment to shaping policies that enhance the country’s human capital and support a competitive, sustainable economy.