On April 22, 2026, the 3rd Pomeranian Skills Forum took place—an event organized by the Provincial Employment Office in Gdańsk. The theme of this year’s edition was energy—understood broadly as the energy of life, work, and regional development.
The event was opened by Agnieszka Baranowska, Member of the Pomeranian Provincial Executive Board, and Izabela Jezierska, Director of the Provincial Labor Office.
The substantive part began with a presentation by psychologist Halina Piasecka, who emphasized the importance of personal energy as the foundation of effective action. She highlighted the need to consciously care for one’s own mental resources and to build resilience in the face of challenges.
The session “Energy at Work” proved exceptionally inspiring for the participants. The discussion, moderated by Ireneusz Osiński, featured Julia Pietrucha, an artist, and Marzena Grochowska, a brainologist. The discussion focused on how to harness energy at work, develop one’s potential, and translate motivation into tangible actions, while maintaining a balance between professional and personal life.
Another key element of the forum was a debate on the future of Pomerania in the context of the energy transition, particularly the development of nuclear energy. During the third panel titled “The Region’s Energy – Pomerania in Transition: Nuclear Energy as a Space for Competence Development and the Economy,” speakers included Michał Izdebski, Director of the Institute of Energy – Gdańsk Branch, Anna Grzegorczyk, Head of the Competence Development Support Department at Polish Nuclear Power Plants, and Dr. hab. Sylwia Mrozowska, Professor at the University of Gdańsk and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the University of Gdańsk. The experts noted that the implementation of major energy projects will significantly impact the local labor market, while also highlighting which skills will be most valued and which fields of study are worth pursuing now.
The event also had a networking component—participants had the opportunity to freely exchange experiences, make contacts, and discuss the future of the labor market in a less formal atmosphere.
Fot. Wojewódzki Urząd Pracy w Gdańsku