Check out the Digital Europe Programme open call for new digital skills academies, launched by the European Commission to address critical talent shortages in key technological sectors. VET institutions are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply. 

Disseminate the call within your network and potential applicants: 

• DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-QUANTUM-ACADEMY-STEP Quantum Skills Digital Academy 
• DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-GENAI-ACADEMY-STEP Digital Skills Academy in GenAI – AI Skills Academy (Part 1/2) 
• DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-VIRTUAL-WORLDS-ACADEMY-STEP Virtual Worlds Skills Academy 

The deadline to apply is 2 September 2025. To support potential applicants, an Info Day will take place online on 16 May 2025, 09:30 – 12:00 CEST.  You can find more information about the Info Day, its full agenda and registration, as well as info about the three academies, here. 

The Digital Europe Programme aligns with EfVET’s vision of strengthening VET education across Europe. The active involvement of the VET institutions in the upskilling and reskilling of workers is needed to address the shortage of competences and skills in key sectors. EfVET is committed to equip learners and workers with future-proof skills.