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NW Spain’s Industries Call for EU-Backed Workforce Training Amid Growth and Challenges

Sector leaders at the Foro del Noroeste emphasize the need for rigorous education reforms to address labor shortages as shipbuilding, aeronautics, and automotive sectors expand while civil works slow.

Naval, aeronáutica, automoción y obra civil coinciden en aferrarse a la competitividad para afrontar los desafíos en el mercado por la geopolítica

Overview

  • Private shipyards in Galicia and Asturias report their largest order book in 16 years, with 59 vessels under construction valued at €2.1 billion, exporting 80% globally.
  • Aeronautics emerges as a key growth sector, driven by high-tech demands and anticipated military aviation needs tied to defense policies.
  • Galicia’s automotive industry, generating €13 billion annually and employing 24,000 people, is undergoing a transformation toward decarbonization under new regulations.
  • The civil engineering sector faces a 30% decline in public tendering in early 2025, compounded by halted UK projects and ongoing labor shortages since 2012.
  • Industry leaders urge the European Commission to integrate targeted vocational and higher-education training measures into the Competitiveness Compass to attract and retain skilled workers.