Enhancing Digital Literacy in Europe with DATAVISUAL and data.europa academy

In recent news, data.europa.eu has been making strides in elevating awareness of data’s influence on governments, society, the economy, and the environment among EU citizens. They have established data.europa academy, a knowledge hub offering open data communities valuable webinars and training to enhance their digital and data skills. The data.europa academy’s focus aligns seamlessly with our Erasmus+ funded DATAVISUAL project’s mission, emphasising our shared commitment to developing a digitally skilled Europe.

DATAVISUAL is an innovative project focused on data visualization training, responding to the new realities of the job market in the aftermath of COVID-19. We aim to support teachers, trainers, and professionals with digital solutions, particularly in the Vocational and Educational Training (VET) sector. We understand the urgent need to bridge the gap between VET and the workplace in these changing times.

The news about data.europa academy’s expansion offers exciting opportunities for the DATAVISUAL project. By tailoring courses to specific groups, such as developers, academia, civil servants, the private sector, data providers, and non-governmental and international organisations, we can make our training more targeted and impactful.

Our project recognises the power of Big Data Visualization Skills in upskilling professionals and providing innovative training opportunities. With the EU Commission’s need to disseminate the EU Big Data Strategy more effectively, we underline European values and fundamental rights by focusing on data storytelling and creating a human-centered approach to Big Data.

The restructuring of data.europa academy aligns well with DATAVISUAL’s objectives and further emphasizes the need for our project in this changing landscape. This collaborative effort between institutions like data.europa academy and projects like DATAVISUAL will play a crucial role in promoting digital literacy and data skills, fostering a more prosperous and digitally competent Europe.
For more info on this initiative by the EU visit: https://data.europa.eu/en/academy

To learn more about the DATAVISUAL project and how you can get involved, visit our website at www.bigdatavisual.eu.
Join us as we navigate this transformative journey towards a digitally skilled Europe.