Empowering Europe’s Digital Future: How DSJP and DEP Projects Are Bringing Digital Skills to the Public

On October 22, 2024, the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP) of the European Commission held an open session for projects funded by the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), providing an opportunity to explore how DSJP’s resources can expand access to digital skills and training across Europe. Digital Innovation Zone was there to represent the Digital MERIT project, leveraging DSJP’s resources and community to boost visibility and engagement.

By bringing together these projects, DSJP and DEP are bridging Europe’s digital skills gap, offering the public access to high-quality learning resources and expert insights into emerging technology. You can also stay connected and up-to-date with the MERIT project by joining our MERIT network group on the platform, where we’ll be sharing key content and developments.

How This Collaboration Benefits the Public

Through this partnership, DSJP and DEP projects are opening a wealth of educational content, learning pathways, and expert perspectives to make digital skills accessible and relevant to everyone—from beginners to advanced learners. Here’s a closer look at how DSJP’s resources and DEP’s innovative projects work together to create lasting benefits for the public.

1. Access to Diverse Training Offers – For anyone looking to enhance their digital skills, the DSJP platform now hosts a range of DEP training programs. With clear details on start dates, duration, and course content, these training offers are easily accessible, helping the public choose the learning opportunities that best suit their needs.

2. One-Stop Access to Digital Events, News, and Resources – The collaboration enables the public to stay informed on the latest digital trends and educational events. DEP projects contribute with news, events, and learning resources, all organized and showcased on DSJP’s editorial calendar.

3. Learning Paths for Every Digital Topic – With structured learning paths on DSJP, users can find educational content tailored to trending topics like Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity. DEP projects contribute their resources to enrich these paths, allowing the public to gain a comprehensive and progressive understanding of each topic.

4. Expert Insights for the Public – DEP project leaders are sharing their expertise through opinion articles published on DSJP’s Platform. These accessible, short articles offer valuable perspectives on current trends, strategies, and policies in digital skills development.

5. Centralized Information with Dedicated Project Pages – DSJP is creating a main landing page to showcase all DEP projects directly from the homepage, ensuring easy access for the public to explore ongoing digital skills initiatives.

6. Direct Connection with Europe’s Digital Skills Community – By fostering community engagement, DSJP enables the public to participate in discussions and explore various perspectives on digital skills and jobs. This open community approach empowers citizens to connect with DEP projects and other stakeholders, building a stronger network of learners and experts alike.

Through this collaboration, DSJP and DEP projects are enhancing Europe’s digital landscape by making quality digital skills resources accessible to all. The public stands to gain not only from the wealth of educational content available on the Platform but also from the direct insights and learning opportunities provided by DEP’s experts. This shared initiative is the proof of how European projects and platforms can work together to create a digitally skilled, informed, and connected society, paving the way for a stronger, more inclusive digital future.