On 15 October 2025, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) hosted a conference on 'Young people and transport jobs: making transport careers more attractive' in Brussels. The event brought together around 70 young people and 20 sector representatives from all modes of transport, and the Commission to explore career prospects and expectations for working in the sector, as well as successful practices to attract, support and retain young talent in the ever-evolving transport sector.
Participants agreed that transport jobs offer great opportunities, but communication about them often misses young people. Industry efforts exist but do not always reach or engage young people effectively. The sector urgently needs young talent, making events like this crucial to connect new generations and the industry, which is eager to hear and respond to their needs.
In her opening statement, Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for Mobility and Transport at the European Commission, emphasised the urgent need to attract younger and more diverse talent to the transport sector. Transport plays a crucial role in building a greener and smarter future, but currently faces a lack of visibility among young people. She encouraged an open dialogue during the conference to explore how to make transport careers more appealing, inclusive, and aligned with modern job expectations across all modes of transport.
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