In the scope of the European Year of Skills, HaDEA is presenting a series of projects that aim to reduce the ICT gap identified in the EU.
SME4DD – Training SMEs for the Digital Decade delivers short-term training programmes in three strategic digital technologies for Europe:
1) Artificial Intelligence,
2) Blockchain,
3) Cybersecurity.
Relevant digital qualifications are in high demand in the technology sector, especially for SMEs, that are facing unique challenges to fill their needs. It is crucial for businesses to invest in digital skills to stay competitive and secure, dealing with data security, privacy, efficiency challenges, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth (they can automate routine tasks, improve decision-making, etc).
The project is assessing the general upskilling needs of enterprises, especially SMEs, in EU. It also addresses the need of bridging the gap of digital skills that the workforce is lacking.
SME4DD builds and deploys short-term training programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity in France, Italy, Hungary, and Sweden.
To achieve this, SME4DD aims to train over 1 000 individuals, out of which 30% are women, via:
- 25 Short courses addressing:
- business leaders or managers: to help them innovate and expand their businesses,
- working professionals: covering advanced digital skills and competences.
- 35 Intensive seminars and workshops on specific business cases: offered to high-skilled workers from SMEs.
The content will be made available at the EU level by in the form of a professional master’s programme to be offered in English.
Watch coordinator Asja Kamenica from EIT Digital in Brussels presenting SME4DD – Training SMEs for the Digital Decade: