Digital transformation is changing how we live, work, and learn. While it offers many benefits, keeping up with new technology can be challenging, leading to skills becoming outdated quickly and a gap between what we know and what the job market needs. Digital technology is now essential for the professional success and education of today’s youth. With over 90% of jobs across all sectors requiring at least basic digital competencies, it’s vital to empower young Europeans with the skills they need to thrive in this digital age. Digital tools are popping up everywhere—from business to transportation, to farming. However, around 42% of Europeans still lack basic digital skills, including 37% of those in the workforce. Beyond just the basics, improving our digital skills is key.
Why digital skills?
Because they’re not just for fixing our Wi-Fi; they’re essential for innovating and transforming our future! Digital skills can open doors to careers in digital marketing, social media, and more. As the demand for these skills continues to rise, strengthening Europe’s digital capabilities will enhance our competitiveness in the global market and help drive us towards a fairer society. That is why the EU is investing in programmes to train Europeans and expand the talent pool in Europe so we can be confident about our future in the digital world.
Let’s celebrate World Youth Skills Day by empowering young people with digital skills!
The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform supports all Europeans in improving their digital skills and advancing their careers, benefiting both individuals and organizations. Whether you’re just starting in the digital world or you’re already a pro, our platform offers all you need to thrive online with a click!
How to power up your digital skills
The Platform provides open access to a wide variety of high-quality information and resources for everyone interested in the broad topic of digital skills and jobs. Here’s what we offer:
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We’ve got the ultimate toolkit for anyone eager to level up their digital skills, check the opportunities page and supercharge your skills.
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Boost your digital skills and enhance your platform experience with Learning Paths.
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Join the community, share your content, connect with digital enthusiasts, promote your organisation and meet new project partners.
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Become a pledger for digital skills and join the Digital Skills & Jobs Coalition, a community of European changemakers dedicated to shaping the digital future in Europe.
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Don’t know where to begin? Test your Digital Skills!
Latest DIGITAL call
The Digital Europe Programme enhances digital skills through Master’s programs and standalone modules. The 7th round of calls for proposals, with a budget of 55 million EUR, will fund education at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Focus areas include virtual worlds, edge computing, quantum computing, photonics, robotics, automation, and advanced green digital skills in sectors like agriculture, transport, renewable energy, and waste management, as well as skills for government and public services. The goal is to elevate higher education institutions to global leaders in digital training and foster collaborative educational ecosystems that attract top talent from academia, industry, and research.
Discover more about the DIGITAL Europe Programme 7th Call on Advanced Digital Skills.