10.
Limited scalability of pilots
Successful pilot initiatives are not systematically scaled or integrated into national policy and existing systems, limiting their long-term impact.
STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTIC QUESTION
Do pilots scale into national reforms?
Do successful Reskilling Lab pilots translate into national policies, standards, and system-wide implementation?
RECOMMENDATION
Institutionalise best practice
Effective pilots are being institutionalised, but continuous support is needed to sustain and expand their impact.
RECOMMENDATION
Use Labs as scaling vehicles
Develop clear national guidelines that translate successful pilots into standardised models for broader system adoption
Key National Policy Actions
Formalise pathways from pilot → policy
Use the RESCALE products (Blueprint, Manual, Roadmap) to embed proven Lab models into national strategies, funding frameworks, and existing adult learning systems, ensuring integration into existing structures rather than creating parallel systems.
Key National Policy Tools
Legislative instruments
Apply legislative instruments and funding rules (such as national lifelong learning laws and public funding conditions aligned with EU frameworks) to formalise, standardise, and scale successful Reskilling Lab models across regions through binding regulations, quality standards, and conditional funding mechanisms.
EXAMPLE TYPE
Pilot-to-policy scaling mechanism.
Reskilling Lab pilots with strong employment outcomes are integrated into national systems using common standards, adopted by existing institutions, enabling expansion to new regions without creating parallel structures.
Successful Reskilling Lab pilots are formalised through national standards and rolled out to new regions using the RESCALE products