Category: eHealth

Did you know? In response to the outbreak of #COVID19 in 2020, when over half of the world’s population was in lockdown and people were encouraged to use the time to self-study and learn new skills, we’ve maintained an overview of e-Learning tools and online courses offered by the United Nations System. There are hundreds of courses available, covering a wide range of topics, from sustainable development to human rights, climate change to nuclear safety, and many more.

To know more: https://unric.org/en/sharpen-your-skills-during-lockdown-with-united-nations-e-learning-courses/

A workforce with the #skills that are in demand also contributes to sustainable growth, leads to more innovation, and improves companies’ competitiveness.

However, currently more than three quarters of companies in the EU report difficulties in finding workers with the necessary skills, and latest figures from Eurostat suggest that only 37% of adults undertake training on a regular basis.

The Digital Economy and Society Index shows that 4 out of 10 adults and every third person who works in Europe lack basic digital skills. In addition, already in 2021, 28 occupations ranging from construction and healthcare to engineering and IT had shortages, showing a growing demand for both high and low-skilled workers.

https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=89&newsId=10431&furtherNews=yes

The WHO states that the #health #workforce #crisis in #Europe is no longer a looming threat – it is here and now. The Bucharest Declaration charts a way forward:

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/22-03-2023-the-health-workforce-crisis-in-europe-is-no-longer-a-looming-threat—it-is-here-and-now.-the-bucharest-declaration-charts-a-way-forward