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Digital Skills Initiative Austria
The Digital Skills Initiative (DKO), developed by BKA, BMF, BMAW, BMBWF and BMKOES, defines its goals as increasing basic digital skills of citizens and strengthening IT skills for the economic sector. Surveys such as the European DESI Index show the need for action in Austria. In order for Austria to benefit from the economic and ecological advantages of digitisation, the breadth and depth of digital skills in society, business and administration are indispensable.
The "Digital Skills Campaign for Austria", a campaign under the European umbrella of the "Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition" (DSJC), the Austrian government wants to make Austria one of the European pioneers in the field of digital skills and establish a strong European axis.
Goals and measures
The aim is to teach digital skills to everyone. The cross-departmental digital skills campaign ensures that the digital skills of citizens are increased in a joint strategy.
The goal is to make Austrians digitally fit by 2030. The measures range from the funding of future training and further education for all interested parties to a standardised competence level and certification system.
The aim is to equip as many people in Austria as possible with basic digital skills. To reach this goal the "Digital Skills Initiative" bundles quality-assured teaching of basic digital skills in the population and in various fields of action (primarily ICT experts, education, citizens, employees, companies and public administration).
Another aim is to increase the proportion of IT specialists and especially female IT specialists.
By strengthening the digital skills of administrative staff, the basis for a modern, service-orientated state shall be further expanded.
Introduction of a national reference framework for digital skills to make them measurable and comparable.
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It is our mission to ensure that everyone is included in the digital transformation and to alleviate their fears of engaging with it. By expanding on-site support in local communities, we are taking another important step in this direction.
