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Digital Assembly workshop: Stakeholders suggest actions to boost digital skills and reach the Digital decade targets
Over 70 representatives of businesses, public authorities, academia, ICT associations and NGOs gathered at Digital Assembly in Toulouse to find solutions for the growing digital skills gap in Europe. They agreed that only collaboration across borders and domains will bring the EU closer to the Digital Decade targets of having 20 million ICT specialists, with gender convergence, and 80% of EU population with at least basic digital skills by 2030.
What is the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform
DSJP is for anyone who is interested in digital skills. It provides open access to high quality information, training and support to help users advance their knowledge, further their careers, and add value to their organisation.
What people are saying about digital skills
"We need to attract more people to the chip sector, attract new talents and of course make sure that they have the skills they need."
Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, 'Europe fit for the Digital Age'
We will invest in 5G and fibre. But equally important is the investment in digital skills. This task needs leaders' attention and a structured dialogue at top-level.
President of the European Commission, State of the Union 2021
As the twin green and digital transitions are gathering speed, we want to equip all Europeans with the right skills.
European Commissioner for Internal Market