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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

School Cannot Be a TikTok Reel

Teachers are struggling with evolving educational demands due to students' decreased attention spans influenced by social media and screen time.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technology Course for Those Over 60 Promotes Digital Inclusion

A digital inclusion course for seniors in Brazil teaches essential technology skills to enhance their daily lives and foster community interaction.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: The provisional results table for applications concerning the new training action has been published

The Public Employment Service (DYPA) of Greece has published a provisional results table for applicants participating in skill enhancement and retraining programs in high-demand sectors.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Choose digital skills over internet fraud, EFCC boss urges Enugu students

The head of Nigeria's EFCC advises Enugu students to focus on digital skills instead of engaging in internet fraud.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYP: Temporary results of beneficiaries-employees for the new training action

The temporary results for participation in new training programs focusing on digital, green, and economic skills were announced by DYP in Greece.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Why Data Analytics Skills Are Becoming Essential for Nigerian Businesses

Nigerian businesses increasingly recognize the importance of data analytics skills to improve decision-making and competitive advantage in a digital economy.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: From today, the submission of training programs in the new program begins

Today marks the start of the submission process for training programs from approved providers under the new DYPA initiative focused on skill enhancement in high-demand sectors.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A study revealed that people born before 2000 acquired nearly extinct skills in today's society

A recent study indicates that individuals born before 2000 possess social and emotional skills that are diminishing among younger generations due to excessive screen time.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: World Bank Pumps $137m Into Digital Jobs, Skills in Liberia, S/Leone, Benin

The World Bank has approved a $137 million initiative to enhance digital jobs and skills in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Benin, aiming to strengthen the digital economy in these countries.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New training program by DYPA: Submission of interest from providers

A new training initiative from DYPA invites providers of lifelong vocational training to apply for a program focused on upskilling and reskilling workers in high-demand sectors.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

5 Best Free AI Courses for 12th Pass, Here Are the Direct Links

The article highlights five free AI courses available for those who have completed their 12th grade, emphasizing the importance of skills over formal degrees in the modern job market.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PalmPay equips women with fintech skills

PalmPay Nigeria is empowering women in the fintech sector through its Purple Women initiative, aimed at enhancing their digital and leadership skills.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministries of Digital Governance and Interior with EKDDA and Microsoft โ€“ What It Entails

A new cooperation memorandum for 2026 has been signed between Greece's Ministries of Digital Governance and Interior, EKDDA, and Microsoft to enhance public sector digital skills and technology utilization in public administration.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: Applications for training program with allowance of up to 750 euros start from March 10

On March 10, applicants can submit online applications for the new program by DYPA aimed at skill upgrading in high-demand sectors with a focus on digital, green, and financial literacy skills.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gungubele to Launch African Digital Transformation Centre

Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele is set to launch the African Digital Transformation Centre in South Africa, aiming to enhance digital skills and entrepreneurship in the region.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Adults can apply and receive funding for acquiring digital skills until March

Latvian adults have until March to apply for funding to enhance their digital skills through various educational programs.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If you have any interest... take this AI course! Your CV will be selected instantly.

AI skills are now crucial for any career in today's digital era, with companies encouraging potential employees to undertake AI courses to enhance their CVs.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Everyone Digital: Empowerment & Participation for All" - National initiative for the elderly and people with disabilities

A national initiative called "Everyone Digital" aims to enhance digital skills for the elderly and people with disabilities in Greece, launched during a recent event in Piraeus.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

PODCAST: Are the targets of the 'Digital Decade' achievable in Latvia?

The 'Digital Decade' initiative by the European Union sets ambitious targets for Latvia by 2030 to enhance digital infrastructure and skills, but faces complexities in societal habits and institutional readiness.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

UNICEF, Unilever deepen pact on childrenโ€™s skills development

UNICEF and Unilever Nigeria have renewed their partnership to enhance children's and youth's skill development in Nigeria, focusing on employability, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Greenland Interested in Eastern Finland's Lessons โ€“ Wants More Digital Opportunities for Youth in Remote Areas, Despite Internet Struggles

Greenland's Ministry of Education and Culture is seeking to enhance digital skills and opportunities for youth in remote areas by learning from Eastern Finland's initiatives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Digital Education for 65+ and People with Disabilities: Lessons for e-payments, gov.gr, and applications until March 15

Applications are now open for a pilot program aimed at teaching digital skills to citizens over 65 and people with disabilities in Greece.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Orpo's government promised โ€“ Now a "vast number of people" are facing a dead end

A Finland-based official stresses the urgent need for digital skills among citizens, highlighting the shortcomings of current government initiatives.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration between the Ministry of Interior and Google renewed for training public servants in Artificial Intelligence

The Greek Ministry of Interior and Google have signed a new memorandum of cooperation to enhance training for public servants in Artificial Intelligence, expecting a significant increase in participation over the coming years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Bartoลก: Half of my skills come from games. When my parents banned me from playing, I threw up in anger.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoลก discussed the impact of video games on his skills and the importance of digital literacy in a recent podcast.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Physical fatigue vs. technical skill: study reveals impacts of replacing pen and paper with keyboards in schools

A study in Australia highlights different cognitive and physical responses of second-grade students when transitioning from traditional writing methods to digital platforms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

They are denounced as aggressive, disrespectful, and illiterate but cannot be ignored economically

Generation Alpha faces harsh criticism for their behaviors, including poor social skills and lack of literacy, sparking concerns about their future in the workforce.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NITDA trains lawmakersโ€™ spouses on digital governance

The National Information Technology Development Agency in Nigeria has initiated a training program for the spouses of lawmakers to enhance their digital skills and well-being.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 55 Fellows Graduate From Pan-African AI Governance Programme

Fifty-five policymakers and institutional leaders from 22 African countries have graduated from a four-month fellowship aimed at enhancing AI governance skills in Africa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Embrace digital transformation, don urges engineers

Christianah Ijagbemi, a professor from Nigeria, advocates for the integration of digital skills within the engineering field to foster sustainable practices during an event in Abeokuta.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CCC Computer Course Which Is Necessary for Government Jobs...

The CCC (Course on Computer Concepts) program, guided by NIELIT, is essential for government job aspirants as it equips them with basic computer skills required for various positions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

From narrative to metrics: this is how a digital journalism project is designed today with a future-oriented vision

The article discusses the new edition of a Digital Journalism Master's program that aims to equip journalists with necessary digital skills.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Firm, NYSC deepen partnership on digital skills

Galaxy Backbone and the National Youth Service Corps have enhanced their collaboration to promote digital skills development in Nigeria.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What Decides Teenagers' Digital Competence? A New Study Identified an Important Factor

A recent study reveals that life experiences significantly influence the digital skills of Black and Latino teenagers, highlighting disparities in digital literacy among racial groups.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Life & Tech

My boss is a robot. Companies strive for the immortality of their best managers with the help of AI

Companies are using AI and digital projections to create digital clones of their top managers in an attempt to retain their unique skills and characteristics, but these clones sometimes malfunction or provide incorrect information.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

18,000 benefit from EU-funded digital skills programme in Borno, Yobe

Over 18,193 individuals have received digital training through a European Union-funded program in Borno and Yobe, aimed at bridging the digital gender gap and enhancing community capacity in fragile areas.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Microsoft appoints new head for the Baltic States and Ukraine region

Microsoft has appointed E. Kachanovskis as the new regional head for the Baltic States and Ukraine, focusing on strengthening cybersecurity, accelerating secure cloud deployment, promoting responsible AI use, and developing digital skills for long-term economic growth.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

EIMIN Established an Artificial Intelligence Competence Center for the Public Sector

The establishment of an AI competence center for the public sector aims to enhance digital resilience and equip public sector employees with necessary skills to adapt to technological changes more effectively.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amal Al-Saghrouchni to Al Jazeera Net: We seek to establish our digital sovereignty and build a 'third pole' for artificial intelligence

Morocco's Minister of Digital Transition, Amal Al-Saghrouchni, emphasizes the country's capability to manage its digital data and applications, advocating for the development of advanced national skills in artificial intelligence to ensure control across various levels.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Why Classes Need More Than Just Screens but Also Experiences

The article discusses the importance of incorporating experiences alongside digital literacy in education to prepare students for the future workforce, where technological skills and critical thinking are increasingly demanded.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Croatian students lack skills crucial for the near future

A new study reveals that many Croatian students wish to work from home for foreign companies, but their digital skills do not meet the job requirements needed for such roles.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:24 UTC

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