Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: The DigiYouth Project
The core of this ambitious DigiYouth project revolved around three key activities, each contributing to the ultimate goal of bridging the gap between formal education and the digital skills required in our modern daily lives.
1. Creation of the Educational Guide
This foundational activity was the heart of the initiative. The project envisioned the development of an educational and training guide tailored specifically for youth trainers. This guide was set to equip these professionals with the necessary tools to train young people in digital competences effectively.
- Download the Educational Guide in Greek
- Download the Educational Guide in English
- Download the Educational Guide in Romanian
2. Training of Trainers (26/03/2023 – 01/04/2023)
Once the educational guide was created, the focus shifted to ensuring that youth workers and educators were equipped with this resource and trained to use it effectively. The training activity for trainers took place in the vibrant city of Tripoli, Greece, providing these trainers with the skills and knowledge necessary to empower young people in the digital era. At this event, 10 youth workers from Greece and Romania attended.
The Ultimate Goal
Above and beyond creating an educational guide and training trainers, the DigiYouth project aspired to foster digital competence, resilience, and entrepreneurship among young people. The initiative was driven by the belief that these skills were essential for adapting to the digital world and crucial for success in the job market.
Project Funding and Impact
The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme and the Institute of Life-Long Learning (INEDIVIM).
As the project unfolded, it promised to significantly impact the digital readiness of young people in the European Union. The collaborative efforts of the Youth Entrepreneurship Club and the Bistita Business Academy were set to equip youth trainers and empower the younger generation, ensuring they were well-prepared for the challenges of the digital age.
The journey toward a more digitally competent and resilient future began with the creation and evaluation of the educational/learning guide on digital competencies in three EU languages.