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National Skills Council Fostering skills development for employability, social inclusion, and wellbeing.
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What does it mean to be prepared for the future of work?We recently joined STEMCast, the podcast by JA Malta, where Kirs...
02/09/2026

What does it mean to be prepared for the future of work?

We recently joined STEMCast, the podcast by JA Malta, where Kirsty Debono, Manager within the National Skills Council’s Skills Intelligence Unit, discussed Malta’s evolving skills landscape and what it means for young people preparing for the future of work.

From emerging skills gaps and the value of transversal skills to lifelong learning and informed career decision-making, the conversation highlighted the importance of remaining curious, adaptable and open to continuous development.

A big thank you to JA Malta for the engaging discussion. Stay tuned for the full episode!

02/09/2026

Learning doesn't stop when you reach a leadership position.
We asked Stephen Vella, Principal and CEO of MCAST, when he last learned something new.
For Stephen, continuous learning is about understanding the skills that future jobs will require and staying connected to the changing needs of learners and employers.
Lifelong learning helps people stay adaptable, discover new opportunities and prepare for whatever comes next.
What's one skill you would like to develop in the future?
Learn more about the lifelong learning actions outlined in Malta's National Skills Strategy: https://nscmalta.gov.mt/national-skills-strategy-priority-5

The public consultation has closed, but our team is moving full steam ahead with the next stage of the Strategy.We are c...
31/08/2026

The public consultation has closed, but our team is moving full steam ahead with the next stage of the Strategy.

We are currently evaluating the contributions received and considering how they can further strengthen and refine the National Skills Strategy. Collaboration and inclusion are especially important at this stage. A national strategy should reflect different experiences and realities from across employment sectors, education and training, and our communities.

The consultation was an important step. Now, each contribution is being carefully considered as we work towards the final Strategy.

Further details about the launch of the National Skills Strategy will be announced soon.
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27/08/2026

Professional learning often happens far beyond traditional classrooms. That’s why lifelong learning is a key priority within Malta’s National Skills Strategy.
Through her work within the Policy Unit at Xjenza Malta, Policy Consultant, Jennifer Cassingena Harper, regularly exchanges ideas with professionals from different countries and fields, showing how learning can happen through collaboration and shared experience.
Every new perspective helps us grow, both professionally and personally.
What’s something you've learned from someone else recently?
Listen to Jennifer’s insights here.
Learn more about the lifelong learning actions outlined in Malta's National Skills Strategy: https://nscmalta.gov.mt/national-skills-strategy-priority-5

The next frontier is not simply about building skills.It is about building the organizational and societal capacity to...
26/08/2026

The next frontier is not simply about building skills.

It is about building the organizational and societal capacity to absorb those skills into redesigned workflows, better decisions, stronger institutions, and more productive economies.

At the FUTURE TALENT FORUM MALTA - SKILLSCAPE GLOBAL, September 16-17, Mark Patterson, Executive Director of Magnet at Toronto Metropolitan University, will bring a practical perspective on what this looks like at scale.

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25/08/2026

Learning does not stop after school.
We asked Australia’s High Commissioner to Malta, Matt Skelly, when he last learned something new and why continuous learning still matters, even in senior leadership roles.
From professional training to building new skills, lifelong learning helps people adapt, grow and stay ready for change.
What’s something new you’ve learned recently?
Learn more about the lifelong learning actions outlined in Malta's National Skills Strategy: https://nscmalta.gov.mt/national-skills-strategy-priority-5

The conversation that began in Stockholm is coming to Malta.At the Future Talent Summit 2026, 330 leaders from 50 countr...
24/08/2026

The conversation that began in Stockholm is coming to Malta.

At the Future Talent Summit 2026, 330 leaders from 50 countries came together to identify priorities and practical next steps for the future of talent. On 16–17 September, the Future Talent Forum Malta – SkillScape Global will take that conversation forward, moving from insight to action and implementation at scale.

El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for Skills, will build on her Stockholm session by exploring a critical question: How can organisations, institutions and societies turn the most educated workforce the world has ever seen into the most productive and flourishing one?

Through discussions and workshops, participants will look beyond ambition to examine what it takes to achieve this at scale.

Join us in Malta on 16–17 September for the Future Talent Forum Malta – SkillScape Global.

Register through the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCgn_grpFkVuoM5oDj3VBKaZoRnfFImJMHPs31gitWqvcIBw/viewform

21/08/2026

We asked Amanda Cassar, Director of the Institute for the Trades at MCAST, when she last learned something new.
Amanda is currently completing her doctorate while continuing to invest in her professional development, a reminder that learning can continue at every stage of life and work.
Whether it's a qualification, a new skill or a fresh perspective, lifelong learning helps us grow, adapt and prepare for future opportunities.
What's something new you've learned recently?

Learn more about the lifelong learning actions outlined in Malta's National Skills Strategy: https://nscmalta.gov.mt/national-skills-strategy-priority-5

As Malta prepares to welcome the FUTURE TALENT FORUM MALTA - SKILLSCAPE GLOBAL 16–17 September, we are pleased to introd...
20/08/2026

As Malta prepares to welcome the FUTURE TALENT FORUM MALTA - SKILLSCAPE GLOBAL 16–17 September, we are pleased to introduce one of the keynotes shaping the conversation.

John Fischetti, Chair of the Future Talent Council’s Centre for Education Transformation, will explore “the transformation trap”, challenging the assumption that more technology, more data and more measurement automatically lead to meaningful transformation.

His keynote will invite us to consider an important question: are we measuring what we truly value, or simply valuing what we can measure?

With nearly 400 delegates already registered, the Forum will bring together leaders from education, industry and government for two days of forward-looking discussion in Malta.

Secure your place through the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCgn_grpFkVuoM5oDj3VBKaZoRnfFImJMHPs31gitWqvcIBw/viewform

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