Join the European Commission from the 23-27 October for the seventh edition of the European Vocational Skills Week, the annual Week celebrating all the best practices from Vocational Education and Training (VET). In the upcoming 2023 edition digital skills have centerstage, the event will underscore the critical role of vocational education and training (VET) in fostering essential digital skills for individuals of all ages, enabling career growth and personal advancement in the digital era.
This Masterclass hosted by Angele Galea is a platform for women in leadership roles across diverse industries to showcase and share their stories, challenges, and key achievements in their respected fields. This facilitated discussion will speak on what it means to play a leadership role, as a woman, in our society.
Every year, EU Code Week celebrates and promotes the importance of digital literacy and coding skills among people of all ages and backgrounds. Anyone is welcome to organise or join an activity. Activities are ongoing throughout the year, but two weeks are set aside that are specifically designated as Code Week – this year, 7-22 October.
The security of the European Union cannot be guaranteed without the EU’s most valuable resource: its people. The EU urgently needs professionals with the skills and competences to prevent, detect, deter, and defend the EU against cyberattacks.
In 2022, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the EU ranged between 260,000 and 500,000, while the EU’s cybersecurity workforce needs were estimated at 883,000 professionals. In addition, women only amounted to 20% of cybersecurity graduates and to 19% of information and communications technology specialists.
The Youth Design Jam in the Netherlands is your chance to do just that! The goal is to engage young individuals, parents, educators, and digital experts in understanding the implications of internet use, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and online experiences. Join the event on 13 October and connect with young people, Meta and other tech companies and policy experts.
Are you a teenager with a passion for technology and innovation? Join us for an incredible journey of discovery, creative thinking, and learning in the world of digital innovation!
The Pact for Skills is hosting a networking event on 17 October, providing a unique platform for members to collectively address existing challenges and opportunities related to upskilling and reskilling efforts. The event's objectives are to boost visibility of successful Pact member`s practices, offer practical guidance and resources from Pact for Skills support services, facilitate information sharing and discussions and enabling networking between current Pact members, support services, and the European Commission, promoting collaboration with organizations in upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
On 17 - 19 October attend ISACA Europe Conference 2023: Digital Trust World in Dublin, Ireland and join global experts in digital trust, audit, governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies to enhance your skills in advancing digital trust and your career.
The Pact for Skills is hosting a networking event on 17 October, providing a unique platform for members to collectively address existing challenges and opportunities related to upskilling and reskilling efforts. The event's objectives are to boost visibility of successful Pact member`s practices, offer practical guidance and resources from Pact for Skills support services, facilitate information sharing and discussions and enabling networking between current Pact members, support services, and the European Commission, promoting collaboration with organizations in upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Teacher corner is a section of the BIK portal entirely dedicated to teachers, educators and other adults who work with children and young people. It serves as a comprehensive hub for both learning and teaching about digital citizenship and online safety. It stands as the go-to resource, offering free information, guidance, and recommended tools to empower individuals in educating and assisting youth in their journey to safely and constructively navigate the digital realm.
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon for Introduction to Cybersecurity to prepare students for a successful and lucrative career in technology from Cybersecurity to IoT. Academies can be part of the change and help fill the global skills shortage to build the technology workforce of tomorrow. Upskilling students is easy, low in cost and only takes four weeks through the Learn-A-Thon campaign.
Join the European Blockchain Convention 9 from 25 - 26 October in Barcelona, and discover the Blockchain ecosystem. The European Blockchain Convention aims to boost the European blockchain ecosystem. Since its 2018 debut in Barcelona, the convention has drawn thousands of attendees, top speakers, and innovative startups in the blockchain and crypto industry.
Join the European Blockchain Convention 9 from 25 - 26 October in Barcelona, and discover the Blockchain ecosystem. The European Blockchain Convention aims to boost the European blockchain ecosystem. Since its 2018 debut in Barcelona, the convention has drawn thousands of attendees, top speakers, and innovative startups in the blockchain and crypto industry.
On 26 October join the 5th European 5G Observatory Stakeholder online Workshop – Advancing 5G Goals in the Digital Era. The Consortium, chosen by the Commission to manage the European 5G Observatory, will provide an overview of significant 5G market progress in both Europe and the world in the past year. Specifically, the consultants will showcase the progress made in meeting the connectivity goals set in the Digital Decade Programme.