This list offers an overview of good practices in digital skills by regional, national and European stakeholders. Explore successful approaches, upskilling initiatives and projects with a proven impact on bridging the digital skills gap that have the potential to be replicated in other countries and different contexts.
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'Somos Investigadoras' (We are researchers!) - Spain
In 2018, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC) launched “Somos Investigadoras” (We Are Researchers), a training program aimed at reducing the gender gap in STEM fields. This initiative targets primary school
Digital Advisor project - Slovakia
The Slovak program 'Digital Advisor: Guidance in the Context of the Changing IT Labour Market' helps job seekers understand current market trends and highlight their strengths when interviewing for various positions.-
Tech.Ship project - Slovakia
Summer tandem internships for high school girls from throughout Slovakia, focused on areas like STEM and ICT and organised in conjunction with Female Algorithm, a Slovak NGO. -
Technovation Girls - Portugal
The Technovation Girls Programme is a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing gender inequality in the technology sector in Portugal. This is a necessity: throughout Europe, women remain underrepresented in technology, which in turn limits both -
DUO for a JOB - Belgium, France, & the Netherlands
A mentorship program which brings experienced workers together with young jobseekers from a migrant background. Operational since 2013, the program boosts employment in Belgium, France & the Netherlands. -
Digital Arrow - Slovakia
The Slovak 'Digital Arrow' project aims to empower girls throughout Slovakia be confident and educated users of technology. -
State Pact on Education - Spain
In November 2024, a new State Pact on Education was launched in Spain. The plan addresses a range of challenges present in the Spanish education system: from early school leaving to lower rates of participation in adult training or lifelong learning -
'Digital Skills for a Green Future' - Slovakia
A national program that builds competence for top level managers and business executives in green and digital skills in Slovakia. -
Fab Lab Mobile Iasi - Romania
The project improves access to digital education for the most vulnerable communities of youngsters located in the rural areas of Romania's Iași region. -
Digital Pupil - Slovakia
Slovakia is currently facing the challenge of how to effectively prepare students for professions that do not yet exist today. Experts’ forecasts are clear – up to 65% of today’s primary school pupils will one day fill the jobs created by Industry 4