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TAURUS

Talent Accelerator for the agrifood food manufactUring industRy: Re-skilling and Up-skilling of European workers and potential employees, SMEs counselling and guidance.

Consortium

5 members

Start Year

2025

Scope

European

Funding Framework

ERASMUS-EDU-2024-POL-EXP

Budget

1.006.773,70€

Duration

36 months

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement No. 101196037

About TAURUS

TAURUS – Talent Accelerator for the Agrifood Manufacturing Industry is an Erasmus+ project focused on re-skilling and up-skilling European workers and potential employees in the agrifood manufacturing sector. The initiative supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and professionals in adapting to technological and industrial changes by providing training programmes, guidance tools, and digital resources that strengthen workforce capabilities and competitiveness. Through a collaborative European partnership, the project develops a Talent Accelerator platform and training ecosystem that helps companies identify skills gaps, guide workforce development, and support sustainable innovation in the agrifood sector.

The project focuses on:

Identifying the key competencies required for the digital and sustainable transformation of the agrifood manufacturing sector.

Creating a digital platform that helps companies assess skills needs, match training opportunities, and support workforce development.

Providing counselling, guidance tools, and training programmes to help SMEs adapt to new technologies and industry transformations.

Equipping workers and job seekers with new skills and career development opportunities aligned with evolving labour market needs.

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TAURUS Key Objectives

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Analyse Skills and Training Needs in the Agrifood Sector

Assess the competencies required for the transition toward more digital, innovative, and sustainable agrifood manufacturing systems.

Deliver Re-skilling and Up-skilling Training Programmes

Develop targeted training modules and learning resources to strengthen workforce capabilities and improve employability.

Develop the TAURUS Talent Accelerator Platform

Design and implement a digital platform that supports companies and professionals in identifying skills gaps and accessing relevant training opportunities.

Pilot and Test the Talent Accelerator Ecosystem

Implement pilot activities with companies and professionals to validate the platform and training approach.

Provide Guidance and Counselling Tools for SMEs

Create practical resources and guidebooks to help SMEs plan workforce development and improve their human capital strategies.

Promote Policy Learning and Knowledge Transfer

Disseminate project results, recommendations, and best practices to support workforce development policies across Europe.

Role of EPBS in TAURUS

Training Programme Development

Lead the design of the Re-skilling and Up-skilling Lab, including the development of training programmes and learning resources for the agrifood workforce.

Skills and Workforce Development Expertise

Contribute expertise in innovation, management, and skills development to support the design of training methodologies and learning content.

Contribution to the Talent Accelerator Platform

Support the development of tools such as training catalogues, skills assessment resources, and workforce development templates integrated into the platform.

Collaboration and Knowledge Dissemination

Work with project partners to share results, promote training opportunities, and ensure the long-term impact of the project across Europe.

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TAURUS

About TAURUS

TAURUS Key Objectives

Analyse Skills and Training Needs in the Agrifood Sector

Deliver Re-skilling and Up-skilling Training Programmes

Develop the TAURUS Talent Accelerator Platform

Pilot and Test the Talent Accelerator Ecosystem

Provide Guidance and Counselling Tools for SMEs

Promote Policy Learning and Knowledge Transfer

Role of EPBS in TAURUS

Training Programme Development

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Contribution to the Talent Accelerator Platform

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