DS4Skills-GO project kicks-off to deploy DS4Skills, the Common European Data Space for Skills
Funded by the European Commission, the DS4Skills-GO project officially launched on 17 January 2025, in Brussels, hosted by project coordinator DIGITALEUROPE. The kick-off meeting marked the continuation of the work to deploy the first-time-ever European Data Space for Skills that will offer practical benefits to organisations and individuals in the digital age.
A Continuation of the DS4Skills Vision
Leveraging previous work from DS4Skills and EDGE-Skills projects, DS4Skills-GO takes the next step by deploying a European Skills Data Space. To do so, it adopts a “use cases first” approach through eight large, sustainable use cases, that tackle key challenges such as lifelong learning, employee retention, research on learning paths, upskilling, and reskilling. These use cases are strategically designed to meet real-world workforce needs, demonstrating the value of the Skills Data Space in driving the digital transformation. By uniting various stakeholders, use case orchestrators will purchase data space services to launch and manage their initiatives, fostering innovation and collaboration while ensuring that the solutions remain relevant and impactful.
Alignment with EU Strategy and long-term goals
Aligned with the European Data Strategy, DS4Skills-GO emphasises the creation of a thriving data ecosystem that ensures privacy, security, and ethical standards. And by demonstrating the practical benefits of the skills data space will directly support the enhancement of digital skills, and the expansion of employment opportunities across Europe.
Through its network of 22 partners and use of case-driven services, DS4Skills-GO is set to foster innovation, improve education and training policies, and support employment strategies across Europe, addressing immediate skill development needs and contributing to the EU’s long-term strategic goals, ultimately promoting a skilled and adaptable workforce for the digital age.
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