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The Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition and the European video game industry

The report ”Understanding the value of a European video games society” commissioned by DG Communications Networks, Content, and Technology (DG CNECT) of the European Commission and conducted by Ecorys and KEA, delves into the impact of video games on European society. The study examines the economic, social, and cultural contributions of the European video game industry, …

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Digital4Business: the perfect ally for SMEs and companies in the digital age.

About Digital4Business In the world of digital technology, the Digital4Business project is the perfect ally for SMEs and companies. Launched in December 2020 and supported by the DIGITAL Europe Programme, this four-year initiative is led by a consortium of 15 partners representing 7 EU countries. The project aims to create a special European Master’s programme aimed at digital upskilling across …

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Survey – Who are the digital helpers in your city?

The Eurocities Digital Divide Task Force is launching a survey to understand the competency profile of workers who are also digital helpers. The task force is committed to reducing digital inequalities in our cities.  In order to develop a curriculum and training for digital helpers, based on cities’ experience, the task force would like to …

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Digital Challenge 2023 – A great success

Digital Challenge is an initiative of IMS Luxembourg and CARE Luxembourg, with the support of the Maison de l’Orientation, the Chambre des Métiers and the Fondation Sommer. On 25 October 2023, the 2023 edition of the Digital Challenge gave young people and businesses an opportunity to look at the challenges they will face in the …

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Which European countries have the most digital skills?

New data from Eurostat shows that over half of the people in the European Union had at least basic digital skills in 2021. According to the data, the Netherlands, Finland, and Ireland scored highest while Romania, Bulgaria and Poland had the lowest scores. The World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance initiative aims to support 1 billion …

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“Skills and Jobs” workshop at the Luxembourg Internet Days

The Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Luxembourg supported by Innovative Initiatives organised a workshop dedicated to “Skills and Jobs” on the 8th of November. As part of the event Luxembourg Internet Days at the Chamber of Commerce, the workshop brought together BTS students, teachers and professionals. Around 50 BTS and Lycées students participated and took …

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New 2024 training offer to develop corporate talent at the House of Training

A 2024 training offer to meet the new skills & talents challenges The House of Training presented its new 2024 training offer in the presence of its partners, trainers and the members of its renewed Board of Directors at an evening dedicated to training. Companies face multiple challenges against a backdrop of dual transition, both …

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Code Club Luxembourg celebrates its 10th anniversary

Code Club Luxembourg celebrated its 10th anniversary with a family event, the “Coding Goûter” at Technoport de Belval, on Sunday 15 October 2023, from 2pm to 5pm. At this multilingual event, around 100 children aged 6 to 12 and their families can discover computer programming in a fun and entertaining way. The objective of this …

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Call for experts – “Skills and jobs” workshop at the Luxembourg Internet Days

As part of the Luxembourg Internet Days from 7 to 8 November, the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition, with Innovative Initiatives’ support, invites BTS students to join a workshop. The aim is to encourage young people to address the conference’s key topics (IT, OT, IoT, IIoT) with a focus on skills and professions in these …

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Apply for the Digital SME Awards by October 29th!

The European DIGITAL SME Alliance invites SMEs to apply to the DIGITAL SME awards that will recognise solutions and initiatives having a positive impact on three main areas:  Digital skills category: It celebrates exceptional projects, stories, and initiatives that promote digital skills in Europe. Some of the examples include education and training on digital skills, digital …

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Digital Skills Matchmaking – Follow-up of the partnerships

The Digital Skills Matchmaking of this Summer at ICT Spring provided a chance for businesses and associations to discover potential partnership opportunities. As a result, 36 partnership intentions were established through the event. Beginning on October 13, 2023, IMS is conducting workshops and offering one-on-one support sessions to assist these partners in shaping and organising …

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EU Code Week 2023 encourages young people to acquire digital skills

EU Code Week was launched on Saturday, 7 October. Then, on Monday 9 October, from 17: 00 until 19: 00 Greek time, a live event will take place with speakers from the field of education and advanced digital skills, who will share their knowledge of the importance of coding and connect live with schools that …

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