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The QuBe project - qualifications and occupations in the future

The QuBe project is being run under the joint leadership of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and the Institute for Labour Market and Career Research (IAB) in collaboration with the Institute of Economic Structures Research (GWS). It provides a long-term overview of the likely development of labour demand and supply in terms of qualifications and occupations.

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A green-blue toned graphic illustrating a technologically innovative and environmentally friendly future, combining technical equipment and landscape elements.
Friday, 30 January 2026

"Work and qualifications Demand in the Socio-Ecological Transition"

Which key occupations and sectors are in particularly high demand during the socio-ecological transition? This is shown in a comprehensive study recently published by the Federal Environment Agency. It had been developed with the participation of QuBe.

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Thursday, 22 January 2026

“Labor Demand and Supply Along the Hydrogen Value Chain”: Final Report of the Second Project Phase

How might the development of a green hydrogen value chain impact economic performance and the labor market by 2040? The final report of the second phase of the project “Labor Demand and Supply Along the Hydrogen Value Chain” examines this question.

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