Save the date: annual DiversIT conference 29 November 2022
The CEPIS DiversIT Charter team invites you to save the date for the annual conference dedicated to the topic of women in technology. This year’s event will take place online on Tuesday 29 November.
Join conference on the future of data protection
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) will co-host the 13th Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Data Protection Officers (ADPO) on 12 October 2022.
Ukraine joins Digital Europe programme
Ukraine has joined the Digital Europe programme and is the first country to conclude an association deal with the EU. The agreement will allow Ukrainian organisations to apply for funding and support for projects financed by the programme.
Share your best practice on Digital Skills and Jobs Platform
The European Commission’s Digital Skills and Jobs Platform calls on its stakeholders to share good practice from their organisations. This could e.g., relate to how employers motivate people to reskill and upskill, or how digital upskilling opportunities are offered to employees.
90% CIOs say job has gone beyond technology, new report finds
9 out of 10 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) say that their role has moved ‘beyond technology’ and now includes non-traditional areas such as data analytics, business reporting, sustainability and talent acquisition.
PeopleCert Group receives DiversIT Charter Gold Certificate
PeopleCert Group has received the Gold level certificate of the DiversIT Charter. PeopleCert is a Greece-based global enterprise of assessment and certification of professional and language skills. PeopleCert also leads, participates in and funds numerous initiatives, both internal and external, that focus on empowering women, particularly in relation to digital skills.
Cedefop releases country reports on VET teacher training
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Education and Training (Cedefop) has recently produced a series of country reports (EU countries, Norway and Iceland). The reports showcase the importance of high-quality, up-to-date and continuous professional development of teachers and trainers in the VET sector.
Report outlines steps to join digital and green transitions
A recent Joint Research Centre foresight report has discovered that, while digital solutions can significantly help with environmental issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they can add their own burden on the environment. The report points out the main requirements that the EU must implement to ensure the green and digital transitions do not …
DESI 2022 published
The European Commission has published the results of the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). The Index measures EU Member States’ progress of different aspects of the digital world. Overall, Member States have made significant progress in digitalisation. However, closing the digital skills gaps remains a major challenge.
Have your say on topics of DiversIT Conference
We would like to invite you to share any suggestions of specific questions/topics/speakers for the annual DiversIT event, which will take place on 22 November online. This year’s event will focus on the importance of a cohesive approach and concrete examples of cooperation for succeeding to increase the numbers of women in digital.
