B7 Recommendations on Digital Policy
Skills, Inclusion & Women Empowerment
To address and structurally tackle the increasing need for highly skilled professionals and more diversity in innovative technologies. B7 recommends:
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Closing the skills gap and addressing the high demand for skilled workers in the STEM sector (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences, technology) taking into account that structural effects from digitalization, decarbonization and demographics will further increase demand.
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Supporting more diversity through programs that improve digital skills starting from primary school education up to university vocational training and the further training of employees. Companies should also play their part by enabling their workforce to improve skills through a variety of digital skills programs.
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There are several initiatives focused on encouraging women to be involved more in IT across the G7, such as WomenTech EU3, SheTransformsIT4 or Women in Tech5. Cooperation and an exchange of best practices between these initiatives should be strengthened.
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Women TechEU (europa.eu) Digitalisierung braucht mehr Frauen | SheTransformsIT 5 Women in Technology | The future of Women in IT - Women in Technology 4
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