Join the 2026 DSJP Cloud & Data Squad – Powering Europe's Advanced Digital Skills

Are you working on an innovative project in cloud computing or data? 

The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform is inviting DEP-funded projects in active implementation to join the 2026 Cloud & Data Squad. From February to September 2026, participants will collaborate online to produce practical outputs for the DSJP community and European Commission experts, helping strengthen Europe’s digital skills ecosystem.

Building on Past Success

This marks the third year of the DSJP Squad initiative:

2024:  Vision paper on digital skills for non-ICT professions

2025:  Cybersecurity playbook for micro-SMEs

Cloud & Data Squad 2026 

In 2026, the focus shifts to cloud computing and data, exploring topics such as governance, interoperability, regulatory compliance, trust, skills readiness, and sustainability. The exact focus will be co-defined with participants to ensure relevance and applicability to ongoing DEP projects.Outputs may include toolkits, playbooks, learning resources, or policy–practice documents.

Participation requires 1–2 hours per week, including monthly online meetings. Full details are available in the attached document. Read more about the calland apply  here  to contribute your project expertise, share best practices, and increase your impact at the European level.