DIGIFY (Digital Innovation for Growth and Inclusion through Future-ready Youth) addresses the pressing skills gap identified by the European Commission. With only 57% of graduates feeling adequately prepared, DIGIFY empowers young individuals for the digi
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DIGIFY (Digital Innovation for Growth and Inclusion through Future-ready Youth)
According to the European Commission, a significant skills gap is evident in 40% of companies across Europe. Adding to this challenge, only 57% of university graduates express confidence that their education adequately equipped them with the requisite skills for their future employment. In response to this pressing need, our initiative aims to empower youngsters to cultivate the confidence and skills essential for thriving in the digital economy as well as promoting young people’s sense of initiative and social entrepreneuship.
DIGIFY aims to create interactive training modules to help young people develop both the digital confidence and skills crucial to navigate their future working environments. The overall aim is to empower individuals to be employable in a digital economy, stimulate their sense of initiative and social entrepreneurship.
In addition, we aim to create highly engaging face-to-face events, where young people can train and exchange ideas with other individuals, fostering the values of social entrepreneurship.
The model operates on a dual basis: discerning the specific skills that employers are looking for and understanding the needs of young people. The initiative bridges the gaps between employers' expectations and individual skills. Each attribute of the model is accompanied by learning materials and sets of questions, facilitating continuous measurement of progress as participants move through the programme. This progressive approach not only imparts knowledge, but also instils confidence in participants, fostering a mindset where they can "learn to win". The ultimate goal is to equip individuals with the skills demanded by the evolving job market, ensuring their readiness and success in the digital age.
Desired partners:
- VET centres: collaborate in the testing of modules, implementation with young people, participation in events,
- Secondary schools: collaborate in the testing of modules, implementation with young people, participation in events,
- Companies, SMEs…: collaboration in the identification of needs for the creation of modules, participation in the events...
- Innovation Hubs: collaboration in the identification of needs for the creation of modules, participation in events...
-NGOs and associations working with youngsters: collaborate in the testing of modules, implementation with young people, participation in events.
-Tech partner: creation of website, E-learning Platform…
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