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As the world rushes towards an increasingly digital future, the disparity between the skills required by modern industries and those possessed by the workforce is widening. This phenomenon, known as the digital skill gap, is a critical challenge for businesses, educational institutions, and governments alike. Addressing this gap requires not only a rethinking of traditional …
Labour and skills shortages are on the rise in all EU Member States, and improving labour market participation is at the very heart of solving this problem. Despite advances in overall EU employment rate, skills gaps are apparent. This is especially the case for disadvantaged groups like refugees and migrants, women, and young people. Notably, …
The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub,in collaboration with the Competence Centre of the University of Luxembourg, is launching a new training service: DigitalSkills Maturity Assessment (DSMA) for SMEs in the manufacturing and industrial sector. This free and personalized service helps companies identify the digital skills needed for their employees. The DSMA assesses the maturity of the …
It’s time to discover all the finalists for the 2024 edition of the European Digital Skills Awards! With 267 applications received across five categories, EDSA24 highlights the amazing work of many organizations across Europe to improve digital skills for everyone. From teaching basic digital skills to tackling digital upskilling in all job sectors and education, …
A newly published Eurobarometer survey highlights the growing shortage of cybersecurity skills across the European Union, calling for immediate action to boost the number of cybersecurity specialists and heighten cybersecurity awareness among staff in companies across the EU. The survey aligns with recent findings from a foresight report by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), …
In 2023, 8% of EU companies with 10 or more employees used artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their operations. These technologies include text mining, computer vision, speech recognition, natural language generation, machine learning and deep learning, used to collect data and make autonomous decisions to achieve specific goals. The countries with the highest adoption rates …
Meet and Code 2024 is an initiative to promote digital literacy among young people. Supported by SAP, Haus des Stiftens gGmbH and local partners of TechSoup Europe, it encourages associations to organize programming workshops for young people aged 8 to 24. Associations can obtain grants of up to EUR 500 to finance their projects, which …
Summer is no longer just round the corner, as if the recent heatwave in Europe did not serve as a reminder of this. Scorching temperatures made the headlines in virtually all EU Member States, highlighting the need for urgent action and full mobilisation of green and digital solutions. So how can we make sure new …
Luxembourg is resolutely looking to the future with the introduction of cloud-based instant payments. Together with Worldline, Raiffeisen Bank launched this cutting-edge technology, marking significant progress in financial services in the region. Thanks to Worldline’s advanced cloud infrastructure, this collaboration makes it possible to offer payments in real time, setting new standards for the speed …
Get ready for the 2024 edition of the European Youth Week (EYW), a bi-annual event organised by the European Commission to promote youth engagement and active citizenship! The EYW campaign encourages youth engagement in decision-making, fosters dialogue between young people and policymakers, and ultimately, brings to light the talents and projects of young Europeans. This …
Vodafone is committed to bridging the digital divide by providing essential digital skills, especially for young people and vulnerable people. In Europe, a significant share of the population lacks basic digital skills, and in Africa, a strong demand for digital skills is expected by 2030. To fill this gap, Vodafone offers training and mentoring programmes, …
Each year, the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) publishes its Digital Economy Outlook (DEO). The 2024 edition is split in 2 volumes, with Volume 1 published on 14 May. Goal of the report? To highlight the trends that have driven and will undoubtedly drive further forward, the future of digital economy in Europe …
