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.
Computational Thinking Programme
The Computational Thinking Programme is a collaborative effort between the Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills and the eSkills Malta Foundation. Currently in its pilot phase, the programme represents a strategic initiative that isDigiLernSicher: Digital acquisition of security know-how
More than learning The main focus of the project is the provision of basic digital skills for apprentices in electrical engineering through a specially developed VR app. During design fiction workshops involving trainers and apprentices, VR learningTeach for future - Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece
Teach for future offered innovative learning experiences to over 500 adults in Romania, Bulgaria and Greece on the integration in career of 3 themes (ICT, Management of Innovation & Network Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship & Leadership), with beneficial effects on their professional development.DigiLernSicher: Digital learning of safety-related knowledge and associated behaviours
DigiLernsicher is a nationally funded project in Austria aiming at introducing extended reality technologies, particularly virtual reality (VR), into vocational education and training. The project's primary focus lies in empowering electrician apprentices with essential digital skills using a specially developed VR apps. By conducting design fiction workshops involving trainers and trainees, VR learning scenarios were identified.StepByTech - Portugal
StepByTech is a free initiative within the programming domain, endorsed by the Lisbon City Council - Future of Work Lisbon, and assisted by Le Wagon Portugal. Its primary objective is to enhance future-oriented competencies required in the job market.Pix - France
Pix is an initiative aiming at fighting the digital divide and enhancing the digital skills of the largest possible audience, through an online platform accessible to all, for free. Pix platform was created as an online service that aims at assessing, developing and certifying digital skills.Connected Lithuania Hackathons for transforming society: from idea to start-up
The hackathons in Lithuania brought together almost 200 young people from all over the country to develop and implement creative ideas on key societal challenges.Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI)
DESI is a composite index that summarises relevant indicators on Europe's digital performance and tracks EU Member States' progress.Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet
Ireland's national agency to support jobseekers in their search for employment.Digital Hub Denmark
Enabling digital frontrunners to grow in Denmark, Europe and beyond.