Lego robotics and programming training for teachers supported by EU Code Week grant program in LatviaDigital skillsShow less In April, the Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association (LIKTA) announced the call for the EU Code Week support grant programme within the framework of the Code4Europe project. Read more
EU launches new set of open calls under DIGITAL to boost innovative technologies' uptake, strengthen advanced digital skills Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityBig DataVirtual RealityMicroelectronicsDigital skillsDigital transformationShow moreShow less On 9 October 2025, the European Commission and HaDEA, the Commission’s Health and Digital Executive Agency, announced the 9th set of open calls under the Digital Europe Programme. The calls close on 3 March 2026 Read more
"We need to find a common language for digital technologies": podcast with Kristian Voss Sørensen, Chair of the Committee on Digital EnterprisesArtificial IntelligenceDigital skillsShow less n the episode "We need a common language for the technologies" Kristian Voss Sørensen, Chair of the Committee on Digital Enterprises, talks about the need for a common language in companies and organisations and about the potential and importance of digital technologies for us. Read more
Empowering non-ICT sectors for a resilient future: Squad 2024 Digital skillsDigital transformationShow less From February to September 2024, the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform organised an online working group of 18 experts from all around Europe, focused on enhancing digital skills in non-ICT professions. The expert group delved into engaging discussions on digital skills needs in non-digital sectors in a series of online sessions. Read more
Cybersecurity made simple: new playbook for Europe’s small businesses from the Squad 2025CybersecurityShow less Over the past eight months, Squad 2025, a focus group composed of pledging organisations from the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, has worked with tireless dedication to create a practical resource to help micro Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their cybersecurity. Read more
Code4Europe project highlights the best e-teachers in LatviaArtificial IntelligenceDigital skillsShow less Since 2007, the Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association (LIKTA) has been organising the Annual Latvian ICT prize “Platinum Mouse Award 2025” to celebrate and promote best digital practices in Latvia, both in businesses, public administration and education. Read more
Commission proposes a Council Recommendation on Human Capital in an effort to reverse negative skills trendsDigital skillsShow less On 25 November 2025, the European Commission proposed a Council Recommendation on Human Capital in the European Union, urging EU Member States to take action and reverse negative trends in skills, especially in the area of basic skills. The Recommendation goes hand in hand with the 2025 European Semester Autumn Package, published on the same day, which sets out the economic and employment policies expected to give competitiveness a boost. Read more
Programming project “CodeStars” supported by EU Code Week grant program in LatviaDigital skillsShow less Riga State Classical Gymnasium’s project "CodeStars" supported students to stimulate their interest in programming and develop algorithmic thinking and creative skills through the Scratch programming environment. Read more
Free EU-certified Cloud & Gen AI courses for SME employees and jobseekers — now open for enrolment!Cloud ComputingShow less CloudCamp4SMEs, an EU funded project focusing on enabling Digital Transformation in SMEs through cloud migration, is offering free training programmes in December 2025 - register now! Read more
Europe mobilises cyber talent: New pledges and collaborations announcedCybersecurityCyber Skills AcademyShow less The Cybersecurity Skills Academy is strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity talent pipeline with a new wave of commitments from industry partners and fresh collaborations. The latest pledges are being published in concert with its Industry-Academia... Read more
