World Bank Report Highlights Rapid Expansion of Online Gig Work.

#WorldBank #GigWork #OnlineWork #DigitalSkills #GigEconomy

https://www.ganganews.com/india/world-bank-report-highlights-rapid-expansion-of-online-gig-work/

What do you mean, you couldn't get to the BCS Digital Skills Network Event in Reading recently?

Really, there was no excuse.

But, since it's you... here's a summary of the event.

#BCSDSN #digitalskills
https://buff.ly/45d43OW

https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/reading-digital-skills-network-event/?utm_campaign=BCS%20Membership&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=270476140&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--0MB8k37LQUy53iAOd-CU9MxrZv736VF4qIFWaM-DL6jyktaglWVT_BEAvJbq4dYbaydMyOw3ZiLk8jgjwFE3W7a8HPg&utm_content=270476140&utm_source=hs_email

The next BCS Line Manager Toolkit webinar will run on October 12th - book your place here if you are an employer supervising a digital or IT apprentice. There will be tips, best practice and advice and guidance shared with you on the day, and attendees will be given exclusive access to the BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

https://www.bcs.org/events-calendar/2023/october/webinar-managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit/?utm_content=bufferc0b30&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #digitalskills

@JB611 Yes indeed. I speak to so many people who think they don't have the tech skills to volunteer to be a #DigitalChampion to support others with their #DigitalSkills. A lot of my work is convincing them it's about the people skills, not the tech skills, and knowing simple things like paperclip=attachment.

Thanks so much for the link Josie. Will have a read after work.

It's often said that it's 'just' elderly people who experience digital exclusion. Two things here: a/ 'just' implies that's somehow OK; b/ it's not true. Statistics cited in my evidence on digital exclusion to the House of Lords include: 'Only 41% of people in work in the UK have the full set of digital skills needed for work … further, 8% do not have any of the essential workplace digital skills at all' https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/119310/html/ #DigitalExclusion #DigitalSkills

Learn how ChatGPT works, in 7 minutes, from one of its creators. Best explanation I've seen so far.

https://youtu.be/X-AWdfSFCHQ

I'm loving this growing library of short educational videos being collated by non-profit organisation code.org Topics include such as how AI works, how the internet works, code, computer science.

https://code.org/educate/resources/videos

#DigitalSkills #AI #tech

Thinkers360, the B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community, in collaboration with the British Computer Society and AI Technology Partners, has released the 2023 AI Trust Index Research Report.

The purpose of the research was to examine the current state of trust in AI from both an AI end user and AI provider perspective as an annual pulse check on sentiment across various aspects of trust.
https://www.thinkers360.com/thinkers360-announces-release-of-2023-ai-trust-index-research/?utm_content=buffer13447&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#:~:text=The%20overall%20AI%20Trust%20Index%20score%20for%202023,in%20government%2C%20workplace%2C%20media%20and%20personal%20scenarios%20worldwide
#artificialintelligence #AI #ethics #digitalskills

Free taster workshop tomorrow on #FilmMaking on a mobile. Great idea for #DigitalChampions and #DigitalInclusion projects for keeping things fun for your learners. Excellent hook for encouraging new #DigitalSkills.

Jon comes highly recommended by the education officers at the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.
https://playfulcommunications.co.uk/free-madeonamobile-taster-workshop/

Really sad to hear that Scottish digital skills academy Code Clan has announced it has gone into liquidation today, and has ceased trading with immediate effect.

Code Clan has provided a safe environment since 2015 for people to develop their skills to embark on a career in tech. I was always impressed with how much they did to support and include marginalised groups, long-term unemployed and women returners.

https://www.digit.fyi/codeclan-announces-sudden-liquidation/

#DigitalSkills #Scotland #Tech #TechNews

#DigitalSkills are the future of Japan and I'm thrilled to hear the government is investing in trainees to fill the growing need! #SkillsMatter #TraineesMatter #DigitalGrowth #JapanForTheFuture #PrimeMinisterFumioKishida http://www.techmeme.com/230730/p1#a230730p1

Digital Life Skills: Find out information about public services and save time and money by visiting local and national government websites. ➜ https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-all-subjects/starting-to-use-the-internet

#DigitalSkills #digitalinclusion #digitalliteracy

If you have already started your apprenticeship, or if you have digital apprentices working for you, did you know that BCS has created free resources to support you?

Find out more here.
https://www.bcs.org/it-careers/apprenticeships/?utm_content=buffer9d288&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #ITapprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #digitalskills #BCS

Managing a digital apprentice – the BCS Line-Manager Toolkit.

Are you a Line-Manager currently responsible for supporting a digital apprentice or an organisation looking to recruit digital apprentices? Join me for this must-attend webinar to help you navigate your way through supporting your apprentice(s) from start to finish.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-627083913867#search

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DigitalSkills #CPD

Only business unusual will help Europe fill the cyber skills gap [Promoted content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/opinion/only-business-unusual-will-help-europe-fill-the-cyber-skills-gap/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Cybersecurity #Digitalskills #Microsoft #MolenGeek

Don't say we didn't tell you! We have been there and have the T-shirt.

Happy Friday.

#readtheassessmentplan #endpointassessment #apprenticeships #tonytalksepa #IfATE #digitalskills #epa #epao

What's your tech: Canadian Side Hustlers Capitalise on Personal Talents and Digital Know-How to Earn Extra Money https://whatsyourtech.ca/2023/06/13/canadian-side-hustlers-capitalise-on-personal-talents-and-digital-know-how-to-earn-extra-money/ #gaming #tech #CanadianInnovation #CanadianBusiness #digitalskills #smallbusiness #sidehustle #Trending #Business #Featured #AI

The BCS Line-Manager Toolkit webinar is for Line Managers of IT & Digital Apprentices to help them better understand their role in apprenticeships and share some tips on supporting apprentices in the workplace.

Attendees will also be given access to the exclusive online BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

Managing a digital apprentice – the BCS Line-Manager Toolkit
Thu 20 Jul 2023 at 09:30
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-627083913867?_gl=1*le1y2e*_up*MQ..&gclid=7f65c776114e1411f761a301765670fe&gclsrc=3p.ds&utm_content=buffer0c759&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #BCS #digitalskills #CPD #endpointassessment #tonytalksEPA #techskills

We had good discussions today at the @lisboncouncil #Digitalskills summit.

There were nice examples of public-private partnerships for #digital skills, but I really wonder if they can scale to be anything of systemic importance (apart from the question of giving #GAFAM control over training and education)

https://lisboncouncil.net/newsandevents/turning-ambition-into-reality/

Even in Brussel over het verkleinen van de digitale kloof en #basisvaardigheden. Welke kansen biedt AI daarvoor denken jullie?

#DigitalInclusion #DigitalSkills #BackToBasic #DigitalerNaarWerk

67% of Scots SMEs report skill shortages, especially tech skills https://www.digit.fyi/67-of-scots-smes-report-skills-shortages-especially-tech-skills/ #digitalskills