The National Skills Strategy

A national roadmap to strengthen skills in Malta and prepare people, businesses, and communities for the future.

National Skills Strategy 2026–2035

The National Skills Strategy, developed by the National Skills Council, with support from the OECD and funding from the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument, sets out a roadmap to empower people, businesses, and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world. This is about more than education or training. It is about building confidence, resilience, and opportunity for all, from the student taking their first steps into the workforce, to the worker retraining for a new career, to those who thought learning was no longer for them. It is not intended to be a static policy document, but a living framework shaped by evidence, partnership and public engagement.

The public consultation for Malta’s National Skills Strategy has now been closed. Feedback received is currently being reviewed and evaluated as part of the next phase of the process.

Public Consultation

Closed

Finalisation of Strategy

June - July 2026

Launch of Strategy

Launch of Final Strategy

and Action Plan by July 2026

Why This Strategy Matters

The way we work, learn, and build careers is evolving and the pace of change is not slowing down. This strategy sets out how Malta can respond with purpose, turning emerging challenges into practical opportunities.

The National Skills Strategy recognises that:

Skills are central to economic growth and quality of life

Learning is lifelong and lifewide

People need both technical and transversal skills (like creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving)

This strategy ensures Malta is prepared, not just for today’s challenges, but for tomorrow’s opportunities.

A Strategy Built on Evidence and Collaboration

This is not a top-down policy. The strategy was developed through:

Extensive stakeholder consultations

Collaboration with industry, education, and government

Technical support from international expertise, including the OECD

Alignment with national frameworks such as Malta Vision 2050

It reflects real needs, real challenges, and real opportunities across Malta’s skills ecosystem.

Strategy

Priority Areas

Policy Recommendations

Stakeholders

The public consultation for Malta’s National Skills Strategy has now closed. The strategy documents remain available below for viewing and download, while feedback received during the consultation process is currently being reviewed and evaluated.

Download the summarised version of the National Skills Strategy here

Download the full version of the National Skills Strategy here

Skills are not limited to classrooms or qualifications. They shape the work we do, the choices we make, and the opportunities open to us over time. The National Skills Strategy brings together 30 policy recommendations that strengthen skills development across education, employment, and industry.

Organised around eight priorities, the strategy supports lifelong learning, workforce adaptability, and stronger collaboration, helping people and businesses respond to change with confidence.

Scroll through the priorities below to see how skills affect people, workplaces, and Malta’s future.