Gribincea, CorinaUngur, Cristina2024-07-082024-07-082024GRIBINCEA, Corina, UNGUR, Cristina. Exploring Moldovan educational offerings and predicting competences in intelligent specialization domains: a comprehensive study. In: Збірник наукових праць за матеріалами VІІ міжнародної науково-практичної конференції «Обліково-аналітичне та організаційно-економічне забезпечення розвитку регіону», 25 квітня 2024 року, м. Київ. Київ, 2024, c. 192-198.https://rses.ince.md/handle/123456789/2455Text în lb. engl. Abstract în lb. engl. Referinţe bibliografice: pp. 197-198 (5 titl.).This paper examines the challenges hindering the alignment of skills with labor market demands in Moldova. Two main issues are identified: first, the educational system’s inability to respond adequately to labor market needs, resulting in a significant disparity between required skills and those produced by educational programs. This disconnect may stem from outdated curriculum, inadequately trained specialists lacking updated knowledge, and skills relevant to contemporary industries. Second, there exists a weak strategic collaboration between key stakeholders, notably between companies and educational institutions. Insufficient collaboration hampers efforts to identify skills gaps and tailor educational offerings to meet industry requirements. The repercussions of these challenges are profound, as the shortage of qualified personnel impedes enterprise performance and necessitates the curtailment of development plans and production indicators for many employers. Addressing these issues requires concerted efforts to bridge the gap between education and industry and foster stronger partnerships between stakeholders to ensure a more responsive and effective labor market. The article was developed within the framework of 3.70105.0807.10T Project for Young Researchers “Development of new working models in the context of post-pandemic consequences and strengthening of job-specific skills for occupations and areas of smart specialization in the Republic of Moldova”.eneducational offercompetencesintelligent specializationRepublic of MoldovaArticle