Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way the economy and society function, by automating tasks & business processes, and managing workflows & critical data more effectively. The fast paced development of AI technologies in diverse economic and social realities is exponentially augmenting the demand for ICT professionals with the right combination of AI technical, non-technical and transversal skills. Recent market surveys show that the demand for AI skills has almost tripled over the past 3 years and the number of relevant job postings is up by 119%. Employers, however, struggle to find candidates with the right skill mix. Further to demand, the gap is amplified by the shortage and inadequacy of relevant skills expected via VET provision, given also that AI is currently a subject of ICT specialization mostly offered at the highest level of tertiary education. This increasing demand and potential for industrial growth and modernisation though automation technologies, has brought to the fore the necessity to up-skill ICT professionals on the different AI applications, as well as to offer up-to-date initial VET to students seeking to start a career as AI specialists. The ARIS project will address this challenge by increasing the relevance of VET provision for ICT professionals to match their competences with the latest developments in AI, and promote employability & mobility within the sector. The project will also make available online OERs to ensure wide adoption contributing thus to improving the skills of ICT professionals by enhancing the provision of relevant training in a cost-effective way.