The growing demand for skilled ICT users and professionals comes under the spotlight in EU e-Skills Week.
The events throughout the week aim to inform students, young professionals and SMEs about the importance of ICT skills in today’s society, and the wide range of opportunities that ICT-related jobs present. The campaign also aims to increase ICT skills among professionals and encourage more young people to take up ICT studies and careers.
Current plans for EU e-Skills week 2010 in Ireland include:
- 1 March – “Smart Futures” launch event in Dublin in conjunction with ICT Ireland and Engineers Ireland
- 1 March – launch event in Belfast
- 5 March – e-Skills for Lifelong Learning Event, including discussions on “Smart Teachers – Smart Learners” and “e-Skills for SMEs” plus case studies, European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin
- A schools competition with prizes
Keynote speakers for the “Smart Futures” seminar on 1 March will include the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Conor Lenihan, as well as industry figures who will outline their views on future trends within the sector and the challenges Ireland faces in ensuring a supply of skilled graduates in the future.
Places for this free event are limited. To book, contact Richard Wilson on (01) 665 1308, or email rwilson[at]steps[dot]ie. Email katecannon[at]fit[dot]ie for more details on other events in Ireland during European e-Skills Week.
FIT (Fastrack to IT) is lead partner in Ireland and Northern Ireland for EU e-Skills week, working in conjunction with ICT Ireland and Momentum (the Northern Ireland ICT Federation).
Learn more
See the e-Skills Week website
