Manifesto on e-Skills Training in Europe

[telecentre-europe]

Now more than ever, the work you do on e-inclusion is gaining urgency.
With the global economic crisis has come growing unemployment, which is hitting the populations that NGOs serve particularly hard across Europe. We know that the services you provide are already in high demand and will be even more critical as people look to increase their skill set to compete in a tight and challenging labor market. We need to ensure that as governments & others focus on moving forward that e-skills support & training is on the agenda.
Your consolidated input in the document below will be compiled in an overall Manifesto on e-skills Training in Europe by NGOs that will constitute a call to action for governments, business and civil society. The final manifesto will be shared with you for your sign off.
The document provides some introductory context on the overall situation on e-skills in Europe & the current economic challenges.

6 priority areas for proposed action provide a framework for your responses.
1.Towards a more inclusive Information Society
2.New skills for new jobs: Strengthening the link between e-skills training and employability
3.Public-Private Partnerships are fundamental
4.Accessibility remains a serious barrier
5.Women remain an underserved group in Europe
6.Towards a more inclusive Europe for seniors

(Imputs and contributions by SUNDAY 15th March. Signatory period runs until 18th March)