Closing Ireland’s digital skills gap | Technology Ireland

Europe is facing a digital skills crisis and in Ireland, despite having attracted big tech companies in the last decade, there is still a skills gap. Digital Skillnet is addressing this issue with digital upskilling programmes, including one for women re-entering the workforce after a career break.

With the pandemic accelerating our collective online shift, digital technologies have been a lifeline for many – allowing us to keep learning, working, and staying connected to what really matters. Amidst the dramatic setback caused by the global crisis, many individual stories of strength and positive innovation have emerged.

“Digitally Enlightened” wants to shed a light on these extraordinary innovators – big and small – that, through the power of digital, are driving our continent forward and helping ensure our future is sustainable and inclusive.

The 13 mini-films making up the “Digitally Enlightened” series have been produced for DIGITALEUROPE by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the commercial content studio of BBC Global News, in collaboration with DIGITALEUROPE members and partners.