Portugal - Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Updated agoThe Portugal Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition, coordinated by the .PT, was established in 2015 as a response to the European Commission's challenge to address the lack of digital skills in Portugal and foster greater employability in this sector. The Coalition was relaunched at the beginning of 2021 and currently brings together 85 entities, from various government actors and public institutions to a variety of public and private entities, associations, companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), university centres, and industry confederations.Portugal’s Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition (CPED) is an initiative that brings together government, public and private organisations, NGOs and academia, committed to promoting digital skills and employability in Portugal. With the goal of fostering digital skills, Ponto Digital – Digital Skills and Jobs was launched in 2022 as Portugal’s central hub for digital opportunities and initiatives, connecting Portugal to Europe through its integration with the European Digital Skills and Jobs Platform.National coalition detailsWebsite link The Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition of PortugalTarget audienceDigital skills for the labour force.Digital skills for ICT professionals and other digital experts.Digital skills in education.Digital skills for allDigital skill levelBasicIntermediateAdvancedDigital ExpertGeographic scope - CountryPortugalShow lessTarget languagePortugueseNC prioritiesThe Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition of Portugal has several objectives, including: Improving and facilitating access of the entire population when it comes to digital technologies. Promoting basic digital skills and modernising education and training systems. Promoting digital skills and lifelong learning from an early ageQualifying and requalifying for employment in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Aligning the educational and training offer in the sector through the creation and updating of qualifications, which are integrated in the National Qualifications Catalogue and matched with the demands of the national labour market.Encouraging specialisation and requalification in the ICT sector by professionals in other areas, as well as the adoption of flexible training systems and certification of digital skills.Training qualified ICT professionals and expanding the talent pool to respond to the growing number of vacancies in all sectors of the economy.NC coordinator Association DNS.PTNC partnersThe Coalition currently includes 85 entities, from the government to a variety of public and private entities, associations, companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), university centres and industry confederations.
