It's time! Slide into the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform's winter reading list
Winter is here! It's the perfect time to swap your desk for a cosy chair by the fire and enjoy hot cocoa. As you enjoy the chilly weather, why not add some digital reading to your winter list and stay warm while learning something new?
Whether you're a tech expert or just curious, we've picked out some great winter reads for you:
Winter is coming, and so are digital jobs
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)'s latest report reveals how digitalisation will transform the job market, creating new job opportunities in tech, education, and more while automating some tasks. The key takeaway? Investing in digital skills, especially AI, is crucial for navigating the future of work.
A must-read to understand the future of work in the digital world!
Do you want to build a digital workforce?
Between February and September 2024, the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP) organised an online working group (Squad 2024) to address the critical demand for digital skills in non-ICT sectors. Eighteen experts from across Europe collaborated to create a vision paper calling for stronger partnerships between industries, education, and policy to prepare the workforce for the digital age. With digital skills gaps posing a serious challenge to the EU's 2030 goals, the paper provides key recommendations to help close these gaps.
Don’t miss out—read it now to discover how we can create a resilient workforce for the future!
It's beginning to look a lot like the digital world
“Technology isn’t for me—I just don’t get it.” Sound familiar? Many feel this way, but in today’s world, digital skills are no longer optional—they’re essential. With AI and robots reshaping industries, video calls replacing meetings and remote work becoming the norm, digital competencies are key to career success. Why do digital competencies matter so much, and how can you use them to your advantage?
Step aboard, we are going to Austria!
Austria is developing its Digital Skills Initiative to improve digital skills nationwide, in line with the EU's Digital Decade programme. Backed by key ministries and various stakeholders, the initiative focuses on enhancing digital skills for individuals, businesses, and institutions. At the heart of this effort is the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence, which helps guide and recognize digital skills while aligning with national and European standards.
