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24 Feb 2010
European e-Skills week
The first ever European e-Skills Week will take place between 1 st and 5 th of March 2010. European e-Skills Week highlights the growing demand for skilled ICT users and professionals to drive a competitive and innovative Europe. This campaign aims to inform students, young professionals and SMEs about the vast range of opportunities that ICT-related jobs present.
The European e-Skills Week 2010 is expected to involve 300,000 participants in more than 100 activities. The events will take place across Europe with more than 20 participating countries. This exciting collaboration ensures that the European e-Skills Week 2010 will be one that is both informative and memorable for a wide and diverse audience.
The background:
In September 2007 The European Commission presented a long term e-skills agenda for Europe and proposed key action lines at EU level.
Further developing the long term e-skills strategy to encompass higher level innovation skills is a necessity and a logical next step for supporting European growth and competitiveness. Stakeholders also welcome the intention of the Commission to organise a major European awareness campaign.
The event:
Opening event: 2 nd March at the CeBit fair in Hannover.
Closing event: 5 th March at the Square in Brussels.
The sources:
European Commission's website:
http://eskills-week.ec.europa.eu
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