Digital Skills and Jobs Platform

Cybersecurity has become a critical area, shaping our lives - and demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise across Europe. See how the EU project CyberHubs strengthens skills in this area, promotes talent development, and supports a network of national hubs to connect the dots.

Up-skilling and re-skilling as the engine of Europe’s new manufacturing.

Over the past decade, the RIPE NCC Academy has provided free self-paced e-learning courses to thousands of learners. Evelien Evelien Schilder, senior learning experience designer at the RIPE NCC, shares her best practices for creating effective e-learning content in this opinion piece.

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. Philipp Ramin, CEO of the i40 Future Skills Company in Germany, looks at strategies to address this gap - now, and in a future that is increasingly digital.

Katharina Lange, Project Manager at EIT Digital, talks about the path to better cybersecurity with personalised, customised, work-based training courses for enhanced cybersecurity skills. Discover how the CYRUS projects is reshaping the manufacturing and transport industries.

Sustainable ICT requires long-term thinking, inclusive design, smart regulations and active engagement from all stakeholders — governments, companies, professionals, and users. From coding practices to purchasing habits, each choice we make can contribute to a more sustainable digital world.

Is Generative AI the answer to tackling the digital skills shortage in the labour market? Dr. Rajagopal dives deep into how GenAI is changing our coding and programming skills.

The digital revolution and the green transition are reshaping the world of work faster than before. Dr Ioannis Sarris dives into how our skills are changing, and what are the implications of this.

In an era where our children's lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, it is imperative that we equip them with the necessary skills to navigate this landscape effectively. As the world becomes more reliant on technology, our failure to adequately prepare our children for the digital age would be a disservice to their future prospects. It is within this context that initiatives like Coding Pirates emerge as invaluable assets in bridging the gap between children and technology.

Avanti Sharma defines herself as "just an ordinary schoolgirl", but behind her unassuming demeanour lies a passionate advocate for the next generation of digital innovators, with a knack for coding and a vision for reshaping the future of tech literacy. In this interview, she shares her journey, insights, and advice for young people eager to step into the world of tech.