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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Digital education and inclusion: the SAID project
The Erasmus+ project SAID (School Assistance – Inclusive & Digital School Assistance for Digital Education) aims to promote the digital skills of people with disabilities and learning difficulties.PwC’s Hackschool: a Safer Digital Society in Denmark
If the idea of helping to shape a safe and inclusive digital society sparks your interest, then PwC’s Hackschool may be the answer. This unique learning course is aimed at Danish students interested in IT, digital transformation, data analytics, cybersecurity, data protection law, organisation and business.Sikkerdigital.dk: Creating a Secure Digital Culture in Denmark
At a time when digitalisation has transformed everyday life, online security is crucial. Check out digital.dk, a digital platform that provides citizens, businesses and authorities with knowledge, guidance and concrete tools to navigate safely in the digital world.Digital Practice and Equal Opportunities in Denmark: Microsoft Initiative
Microsoft has committed to play a key role in upskilling Danish citizens in digital skills by the end of 2024. With the objective of strengthening the Danish economy through inclusive and sustainable recovery, Microsoft focuses on increasing access to digital skills that are essential for the future job market in Denmark.Coding Café at the IT University of Copenhagen
One Monday evening in October, well after the end of school, the concentration remains intense on the second floor of the ITU. There are over 20 engaged female secondary school students, deeply encoding a small programme to book air tickets. This is only part of Coding Café, an initiative at the IT University that not only introduces young women into the world of programming, but also creates an inspiring and inclusive study environment.Datadysten: an educational journey towards data security
In the digital age where children and young people are exploring the world of the Internet, we face a challenge: How can we make them think more about data security when sharing information online? The Data Protection Agency has taken up the challenge and presents Datadysten, a quiz game designed to teach 10-12-year-old students about the importance of data protection.Coding Pirates Denmark: promoting digital creativity amongst children
In an increasingly digital world, the need to educate and inspire children to understand and participate in the world of technology has become crucial. Coding Pirates Denmark is a non-profit organisation that promotes coding skills and digital creativity for children and young people via initiatives like club nights, events, and fun activities.HackerStop: a Danish IT security tool
Make IT security a common concern, and not something employees are reminded about with HackerStop, the Danish initiative that kicked off in 2022 but has already reached more than 400 companies throughout the country.EPICO NextGen - Denmark
An initiative that connects recent graduates in IT in Denmark with companies struggling to recruit the right talents. NextGen aims to bridge the digital divide by acting as an intermediary between top graduates and companies in the field.Latvia - Riga TechGirls
Riga TechGirls is a community created by women in the IT sector with the goal of educating and inspiring girls and women to pursue careers in IT.