Guiding the strategic direction of the TCLF Skills Alliance

The Steering Committee provides the strategic direction and oversight of the TCLF Skills Alliance. Bringing together representatives from industry, education and training, regional authorities, social partners and civil society, it ensures that the Alliance’s activities reflect the evolving skills needs of Europe’s textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) ecosystem.

Appointed for the June 2025 – June 2027 mandate, the Steering Committee supports the implementation of the Pact for Skills commitments, promotes collaboration across stakeholders and helps shape the Alliance’s priorities in support of a competitive, resilient and sustainable TCLF sector.

Committee composition (2025–2027)

Coordinators

The Steering Committee is coordinated by the three European sector organisations leading the TCLF Skills Alliance:

• EURATEX (EU) – Chair
• CEC (EU)
• COTANCE (EU)

Industry representatives

Representing employers and sector organisations from across Europe:

• Hellenic Clothing Industry Association (HCIA), Greece
• German Leather Federation (VDL), Germany
• Polish Chamber of Shoe and Leather Industry (PIPS), Poland

Regional authorities

Representing regions actively engaged in skills development and Regional Skills Partnerships:

• Norte Region, Portugal
• Comunitat Valenciana, Spain
• Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Education and training providers

Representing vocational and higher education institutions developing the skills needed for the future workforce:

• NETFAS, Belgium
• Obrtničko učilište, Croatia
• Politecnico Calzaturiero, Italy
• Universitat de Lleida, Spain

Trade unions

Ensuring that workers’ perspectives are reflected in the Alliance’s activities:

• industriAll Europe, Belgium

Civil society

Representing international social and environmental perspectives:

• Global Fashion Agenda (GFA)

Project coordination

The METASKILLS4TCLF project is represented by its coordinator:

• CTCP, Portugal