Women4IT project finalises job profiles and employability profiling tool
Six job profiles have been selected and trainings for those positions will start in September 2020. An online employability profiling tool has been designed in order to help the women involved in the project to be directed towards the best digital job matching their personality and skills.
“Women in Tech 2020” report by Perspektywy Women in Tech published
On 28 May there was a presentation of the newest report by the Perspektywy Education Foundation and the Citi Foundation “Women in Tech 2020. Revolution is speeding up”.
CCS offers distance learning during lockdown
Immediately after the announcement of the lockdown, free-of-charge distance learning sessions were introduced with the support of CCS members. These were offered to trainers, educators and the general public in order to support them in the personal development.
ICS thanks IT community for their work during the crisis
The Irish Computer Society urged the Irish public to think about the dedication of IT workers across the country who are keeping everyone connected. We at CEPIS join ICS in their sentiment and encourage our members and everyone else to say “thank you” as well.
BCS calls for a long-term strategy for equal e-learning opportunities for children
BCS welcomed the UK Government’s plan to provide technology for some children to help with remote education during the COVID-19 crisis; but it is calling for a longer-term strategy.
BCS events moved to webinar format
During this period of disruption to physical events, UK CEPIS member BCS has been re-organising much of its event programme into a new series of webinars.
BCS launches #vITalworker campaign
BCS has launched a new #vITalworker social media campaign designed to highlight, recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that IT professionals are making during these unprecedented times.
Italy launches national digital skills coalition
Italy has recently joined those European countries that have developed their national digital skills coalitions. There are already more than 100 partners in the Coalition, including several ministries as well as other institutions, companies and NGOs.
ICS calls on stakeholders to sign ‘Declaration on IT Professionalism’
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) is celebrating ‘Tech Week’, which included the IT Professionals’ Day on 30 March. This event aims to raise awareness of the IT profession and its importance to the full spectrum of economic activity and its contribution to society.
ICS holds IT Professionals’ Day 2020 on 30 March
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) will hold IT Professionals’ Day on 30 March at their headquarters in Dublin. The days serves as a platform to raise awareness of the IT profession.
