Pillar 3 : Education and Employment

Pillar 3 : Education and Employment

MISSION

A key economic pillar rests on stimulating education and employment to further elevate the labour force to a level that competes with the most advanced and attractive economies. To achieve this Malta must:

  • Frame the future skills landscape and prioritise the closing of skills gaps

  • Align education curricula with the skills required for tomorrow’s economy

  • Establish Malta as an International Education Hub of Excellence

  • Reskill and upskill the workforce with the skills required for tomorrow’s economy

  • Attract and retain diverse talent while curbing brain drain of the best talent

0900

Opening remarks by MIMCOL

0905

One to One Discussion led by Christian Peregin from LovinMalta
together with Minister for Economy and Industry,
Hon. Silvio Schembri.

0920

Ministerial Panel Discussion

Hon. Silvio Schembri
Minister for Economy and Industry

Hon. Justyne Caruana
Minister for Education

Hon. Clayton Bartolo
Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection

0950

Open Floor Discussion

1000

Panel Discussion 1 – Education

Prof. James Calleja – MCAST – CEO and Principal
Prof. Alfred J Vella – UOM – Rector
Dr. Francis Fabri – Ministry for Education – Permanent Secretary
Paul Xuereb -Junior College – Principal
Marco Bonnici – MUT – President

1045

Open Floor Discussion

1115

Panel Discussion 2 – Employment

Johann Buttigieg – MTA – CEO
Josef Bugeja – GWU – Secretary General
Josef Vella – UHM – Secretary General
Joanne Bondin – MEA – President
Josef Said – Konnekt – CEO

1200

Open Floor Discussion

1215

Closing Remarks