Digital Skills and Jobs Platform

The digital age presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities for organizations across all sectors. To thrive in this dynamic landscape, businesses require leaders equipped with a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership skills.

More than 90% of jobs already require specific digital skills but the number of digital experts does not keep up with demand. The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) master’s degree in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Systems responds to the growing need for digital skills described in the European Commission’s Digital Decade roadmap for 2030.

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, the demand for AI development and management specialists has never been greater. Businesses and organizations require professionals who can bridge the gap between technological innovation and strategic implementation. Recognizing this need, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) offers the "Management of Artificial Intelligence Solutions" master's study program, designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary skills necessary to lead AI-driven transformations.

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the role of Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers has become more crucial than ever. While AI research and theoretical advancements continue to push boundaries, the real challenge lies in developing practical, scalable, and efficient AI solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into industries. AI engineers play a vital role in bridging this gap, combining expertise in software development, data science, and machine learning to create systems that are not only intelligent but also usable, secure, and ethical.

As part of the Digital Skills Offensive, free “Digital Everywhere” workshops have been made available to all citizens in Austria since March 2024. In 2023, 800 pilot workshops were held, and since March 2024, a further 4,500 workshops have been offered. The aim of these workshops is to strengthen digital skills in Austria.

Latvian Code Week 2024 initiative was launched with the Code4Europe conference for teachers. The event was organised by the Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association (LIKTA) as Code4Europe project partner together with the Datorium EdTech and RTU Riga Business School.

The European Digital Competence Framework for Educators (DigCompEdu) in Latvian, prepared by the Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association (LIKTA), is now available.

The Strategies outline targeted approaches to enhancing cybersecurity competencies across Spain, Slovenia, Lithuania, Hungary, Greece, Belgium, and Estonia.

The “OECD Employment Outlook 2025” explores how shifting demographics, evolving labour market trends, and wage dynamics are reshaping the future of work and economic growth across developed countries.

The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) community has brought four education initiatives together for a unique two-day event, EIT Education and Skills Days 2025.