The European Commission has launched a new Skills Partnership for the digital ecosystem. The partnership is aimed at improving existing digital skills (upskilling) and training in new ones (reskilling) in the fields of information and communication technologies (ICT) manufacturing, ICT services, and telecommunications. Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, said: “Digital skills are a cornerstone of the digital and green transition. They are also key to success for businesses of all sizes. The Digital Ecosystem’s Skills Partnership under the Pact for Skills will take a leading role in making the EU economy fit for the challenges of the future.”
This is the last of 12 partnerships inaugurated by the Commission under the Pact for Skills. With this initiative, the Commission calls on industry, social partners, vocational education and training (VET) providers as well as national, regional and local authorities to join forces in a collective action to:
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Ensure the right skills for jobs;
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Support people in their lifelong learning pathways;
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Unlock investments in skills.
Commissioner for Jobs and Social rights, Nicolas Schmit, said: “This partnership will strengthen the digital skills of European workers which enables them to navigate today’s ever-changing labour market. I am pleased to see that yet another partnership for skills under the Pact for Skills is concluded which will contribute to Europe’s competitiveness and social cohesion.”
Ultimate purpose of the Skills Partnership for the digital ecosystem is to ensure multistakeholder action towards:
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The shortage of ICT specialists and other technology experts.
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The shortage of digital experts in traditional companies of all sizes and in all ecosystems.
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The fast-paced technological development and the increased automation and digitalisation of Europe’s industry.
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The lack of a lifetime learning perspective and gender balance.
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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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