According to Estonia's first regional labor force forecast, Ida-Viru County will need over 13,000 new workers in the coming decade. This region is considered one of Estonia's crucial industrial zones, historically linked to the oil shale industry and energy sector. The significance of Ida-Viru stems from its strategic importance at a national level, with development plans aimed at facilitating a transition to a greener and more innovative economy, especially in line with recent fair transition strategies.