Experts to Discuss Skills Needed in the Changing Labour Market Online on October 8, 2026
Experts to Discuss Skills Needed in the Changing Labour Market Online on October 8, 2026
On October 8, 2026, a public online discussion about the skills needed in the labour market will take place. The discussion is part of the Career Week 2026 programme. It is organised by the State Education Development Agency. The event is titled “What Should We Learn Today to Be Needed Tomorrow? How Lifelong Learning Helps Boost Your Career in a Changing World of Work”. The discussion will focus on maintaining professional relevance amid changing technology, industry and labour market requirements. Experts will discuss labour market trends for the coming years. The impact of technological development and the green economy on professions will be examined. Participants will also address employers’ experience and adults’ motivation to learn. The discussion will cover practical opportunities to improve skills or retrain. Special attention will be paid to the energy sector, where digitalisation and the transition to renewable energy sources are changing the competencies in demand. The discussion may be useful for working people, career planners and anyone interested in lifelong learning.
What to Expect at the Event
Participants will include Elīna Purmale-Baumane, Director of the Adult Education Department at VIAA; career consultant Iļja Dobahovs; labour market expert Vladislava Marāne; Reinis Kasparsons, Member of the Management Board of AS “Rīgas Siltums”; and Sabīna Alta, Development Director of SIA “Laflora”. The discussion will be moderated by TV3 moderator Mārtiņš Spuris. The conversation will explore opportunities for skills development and retraining in the context of labour market changes.
Location and Time
The discussion will take place online on October 8, 2026, from 18:30 to 19:30. The livestream will be available on the Facebook pages of VIAA, “Platforma STARS” and “Tavai karjerai”, as well as on the LSM.lv portal.
Important Information for Visitors
- The event lasts one hour.
- The event takes place online.
- The event is part of the Career Week 2026 programme.
Why Attend
The discussion will bring together representatives of education, careers, the labour market and business in one place. It will provide insight into changes in professions and competencies, as well as practical questions about learning and developing professional qualifications.