This paper offers a case study of the Scheer School’s innovative approach to identifying, developing, and delivering instruction on future work skills, specifically within Germany's Saarland region. We begin by contextualizing “future skills” within global and local labor market demands, drawing on international future-skills frameworks as well as academic research on digital and future-skills. Existing literature on digital transformation, automation, and workforce upskilling primarily addresses these challenges at a global level, and we supplement this with regional studies to explore their specific implications within Saarland’s industrial and technological sectors. We showcase our distinctive pedagogical approach, which integrates blended learning models, advanced AI-powered tools, and personalization to ensure flexible, engaging, and adaptive learning experiences. Furthermore, we highlight our co-creation model with academic experts, local industry and regional innovation networks in shaping our curriculum, guaranteeing practical relevance and immediate applicability. Moreover, we have adapted and are currently piloting a measurement tool that evaluates learning-related variables (e.g., learner satisfaction, content and platform quality, peer interaction, and learning outcomes). Early results, including participant feedback and demonstrated skill acquisition, reveal a positive impact on regional workforce development. We conclude by reflecting on the challenges encountered and lessons learned, as well as by offering recommendations for other educational institutions aiming to implement technology-enhanced and industry-integrated future skills programs.

Keywords: Future Skills, Digital Transformation, Blended Learning, Curriculum Development, Case Study, Education Innovation.