Today marks End Digital Poverty Day, a significant occasion hosted by the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) to raise awareness and drive action towards eliminating digital poverty by 2030. As we join this vital conversation, we at Scrumconnect are proud to highlight our ongoing efforts to address the digital skills gap, a key component of ending digital poverty.
Understanding the Digital Skills Gap
The digital skills gap is a pressing issue, with 82% of UK jobs now requiring digital skills. This gap is not just a challenge for individuals seeking employment but also a barrier to economic growth and social inclusion. There’s an urgent need for a coordinated approach to upskill and retain digital talent.
Scrumconnect’s Initiatives: Bridging the Gap
At Scrumconnect, we are committed to addressing these challenges through a multifaceted approach:
- Partnerships for Skill Development: Our partnerships enable us to provide comprehensive training and employment opportunities, particularly aimed at upskilling our diverse workforce and those in our communities.
- Local Engagement: We work closely with local schools and universities to offer work experience placements and summer internships. This hands-on experience is crucial for nurturing future talent and closing the skills gap.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to increasing the representation of women and minorities within our workforce. By enhancing our recruitment policies and offering targeted training and development, we aim to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Continuous Learning and Development: Our in-house training programmes include upskilling for our staff and subcontractors. We offer cloud certifications, leadership training and professional development days to ensure ongoing growth and adaptation to industry trends.
Aligning with DPA’s Mission
End Digital Poverty Day is a reminder of the importance of collective action in addressing digital exclusion. As the DPA highlights, achieving digital equality requires a unified effort from businesses, government, and third sector organisations. We are proud to align our efforts with this mission, contributing to a broader movement aimed at providing equal digital access and opportunities.
Looking Ahead
As we participate in today’s events and discussions, we reaffirm our commitment to tackling the digital skills gap. By leveraging our partnerships, engaging with local communities and fostering diversity, Scrumconnect is dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We invite everyone to join the conversation, support the DPA’s initiatives and contribute to the mission of ending digital poverty for all.
For more information on how you can get involved, visit the Digital Poverty Alliance’s website and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #EndDigitalPovertyDay.