Digital Inclusion Week 2019 held in the US from 7 to 11 October
Digital Inclusion Week is an annual celebration in the US, which aims to raise awareness of solutions addressing home internet access, personal devices and local technology training and support programmes. This year it took place from 7 to 11 October….
Europe Code Week taking place from 5 to 20 October 2019
The annual Europe Code Week is in full swing, with activities aimed at improving people’s digital literacy and coding skills running from 5 to 20 October across Europe and beyond. Europe Code Week is a grass-roots initiative that celebrates creativity,…
France launches ‘digital pass’ programme to boost digital literacy
Approximately 1 in 5 French persons has difficulty using computers or accessing the internet due to a lack of digital skills, according to the State Secretariat for Digital Affairs. It is estimated that out of these 13 million people, 50%…
Tech companies team up to boost digital literacy in Myanmar
Ooredoo, GSMA and Facebook have announced a partnership to boost digital literacy in Myanmar through a campaign to raise awareness and increase mobile internet usage in the country’s rural areas. The ‘Internet 101’ campaign will educate first-time internet users through…
‘Meet and Code’ offers grants to non-profits in Europe to boost young people’s digital skills
Non-profit organizations in 25 European countries have been invited by ‘Meet and Code’ to apply for small grants to run events that boost young peoples’ digital skills. The application process is open from 3 June until 8 September 2019. The…
OECD launches 2019 Skills Outlook: Thriving in a Digital World
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the fourth edition of its skills outlook report, “Thriving in a Digital World”. The report examines how rapid digitalization worldwide is changing both the nature and future of work, and by…
Social enterprise Blossom Academy to equip youth in West Africa with data analytics skills
Blossom Academy, a social enterprise dedicated to equipping youth in West Africa with data-driven skills, has made a commitment to the Digital Skills for Jobs Campaign, part of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth. As part of their…
University of Kansas researchers implement digital literacy programme designed for low-income, minority senior citizens
Researchers at Kansas University’s Center for Digital Inclusion have implemented a digital literacy programme designed specifically for low-income, minority senior citizens. Often the target of online disinformation and scams, this group stands to benefit the most from digital literacy skills…
‘Smart homes’ to help older persons acquire digital skills in the UK
A number of ‘smart homes’ enabling older people to improve their digital skills through peer-to-peer training will be established in West Essex, UK. Led by Uttlesford Council for Voluntary Service, the scheme identifies older people who will become ‘digital boomers’,…
Digital literacy is one of the top skills required by Canadian employers
CivicAction, LinkedIn Canada and Knockri released a report called “Now Hiring: The Skills Companies Want that Young Canadians Need,” which identifies six foundational skills widely required for new employees: communication, growth mindset, collaboration, empathy, creativity, and digital literacy. The report…
