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Background information Funding opportunities for upskilling and reskilling to support the digital competences of individuals and organizations are available in form of loans, grants and financial instruments. For the period 2021 – 2026 most of the activities in digital transformation are financed through Recovery and Resilience facility but also as activities in Horizon, Erasmus+, ESIF …
On 28 June 2023, more than 35 representatives from National Coalitions for Digital Skills and Jobs from all over Europe gathered for a half-day co-creation workshop face-to-face in Brussels, Belgium. The workshop was a success – and a key takeaway from it that we need to mention is that it further served to highlight how high …
Meet and Code supports European associations that want to train young people in the digital skills of tomorrow! This initiative is part of European Code Week. Is your organisation ready to help reduce the digital divide in Europe?Do you belong to an association that offers workshops to get young people interested in digital skills and …
2023 has proven to be a remarkable year for Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the click of a button, elaborate reports and studio-quality photographs are now generated using generative AI. Recognizing the potential, companies in Luxembourg are incorporating this technology into their Data and AI strategies. PwC Luxembourg recently conducted its third edition study to gain …
The European Digital Skills Awards 2023 saw a true and inspiring “European solidarity in action” as eight applications were submitted addressing Ukrainian refugees, to equip them with digital skills to either find employment in Europe, or to rebuild their country once the war will be over. Most of the applications addressing Ukranian refugees come from …
The 4th edition of the European Digital Skills Awards closed this week with the official announcement and award ceremony: 6 outstanding projects were chosen by a jury of 5 experts in digital skills in different fields. But who had the hard task of choosing? The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform team pre-evaluated the 330 applications …
The wait is over! The winners of the European Digital Skills Awards 2023 have been announced: 6 projects from around Europe bring back the trophy for best practices in the 5 awards categories. Yesterday evening in Brussels, during the EDSA23 awards ceremony, June Lowery-Kingston, Deputy Director and Head of Unit at DG CNECT, European Commission, handed …
On 30 June 2023, the members of the High Committee for Digital Transformation met at the invitation of Marc Hansen, Minister Delegate for Digitalisation, at the Château de Senningen for the second plenary meeting of the High Committee since its inaugural session on 28 September 2022. The first part of the meeting was devoted to …
In 2022, under the responsibility of INCoDe.2030, the Digital Coalition – Digital Skills and Jobs was introduced to the Portuguese Coalition for Digital Employability – based on the premise that the ongoing digitalisation of the economy and society calls for collaboration between all public and private entities, without leaving anyone behind. Making the most out …
POST and LUXCONTROL collaborate to create the Cyberscore label for businesses, assisting Luxembourgish enterprises in assessing and enhancing their cybersecurity posture. The Cyberscore evaluation and labelling tool will be launched in fall 2023. LUXCONTROL’s expertise in risk management and security, combined with POST Luxembourg’s cybersecurity knowledge, underpin this partnership. The evaluation process follows international standards …
The 5th edition of Tech Day, organized by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), provided a platform for over 350 participants, including 160 companies and institutions, to explore the entwined futures of humans and technology. Held on June 15, the event showcased seven flagship technologies in the Tech Village, each exploring unique aspects …
On June 14, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, signalling a firm commitment to regulate AI systems in alignment with EU rights and values. The legislation aims to safeguard human rights, safety, privacy, transparency, and non-discrimination while promoting the adoption of trustworthy AI. Prohibited practices include social scoring, …
