Integrated into other networking measures designed to foster collaboration and innovation, Hamburg is creating a new, dedicated network for the region’s aviation community. In addition, a central consulting and services team will be set up to provide small and medium-sized enterprises with information on training and funding opportunities, and to offer advice on staff development and training. Hamburg is also creating a centralised vocational training platform to make opportunities easily accessible for skilled worker employees, helping employers and staff alike to search for suitable qualification.

Another crucial aspect for Qblue: developing individualised learning path models. The project involves staff in developing future-oriented forms of learning via interactive processes and inter-company workshops that adapt to the needs of the individual employee.The results generated will be used to adapt existing training programmes and content in a target-oriented way, and to initiate further training opportunities. Looking forward, the project will also positively impact training for skilled workers in other sectors.

QBlue is a joint project by the education network HCAT+ e.V., the aviation cluster Hamburg Aviation e.V. and the industry association Hanse-Aerospace e.V.. HCAT+ e.V. takes on a project coordination role, too.
All three partners have networked together for many years; each is tasked with maintaining existing collaborations and initiating new touchpoints for further cooperation. With their public sector mandate, the three project partners also bring extensive experience in collaborative activity and partner relations to this project.