The ECDL Foundation is involved in many projects and initiatves throughout the world on local, national and international levels to support the development of the Information Society and promote the proficient use of ICT.
e-Skills Career Portal
Leaders of the IT sector have launched a new initiative to promote e-Skills in Europe. Set up under the leadership of the e-Skills Industry Leadership Board (ILB) and supported by the European Commission’s DG Enterprise and Industry, the pilot e-Skills career portal is a keystone in long-term strategy to address the skills gap in the IT sector.
With demand for IT workers set to rise in the future, the members of the ILB (British Computer Society, CEPIS, Cisco Systems, CompTIA, Econet, EITO, ECDL Foundation, European Software Association, EXIN, Global Knowledge Network, Hewlett Packard, Inlea Foundation, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Prometric and Siemens Enterprise Communications) have taken up the challenge to meet this demand.
The eSkills career pilot portal demystifies careers in the IT industry, provides IT-related learning resources and guidance on qualifications in the field. Designed as a port-of-call for ICT careers, the portal intends to be an information point for young people, providing them with appropriate guidance and support in choosing their path for ICT careers.
