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for free during the whole project. The programmes were created to address different levels of digital
skills - from beginner to advanced.

Why is relevant for adult educators and adult education centers?

Why this case study is a success / best practice?

This programme which was implemented at national level was ment to create innovative learning
content for the Vocational education and training sector. Significant achievements were registered
during the project in terms of improving digital skills of learners and help them be competitive on
the labour market. Total of 264.369 adults (more than the 260.000 people set as target at the
beginning) attended the courses during the programme duration, 98% of them passing the final
exam. More than 30.000 trainings were held in adult education centres. The programme also
intended to familiarize learners with different technical devices and software applications by also
teaching them how to search for help and best solution to use when a troubleshoot occurs.

The project managed to be also an innovative one, including practice-oriented and easy to use tools
and succeeding in improving the digital skills for adults from none to advanced knowledge, helping
them improve quality of life and increasing their chances to find a suitable job.

5.29 MALTA

Increasing girls and women in the digital and ICT sector
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Increasing girls and women in the digital and ICT sector – started in 2016 – the project was initiated
by the National Coalition in Malta with the support of eSkills Malta Foundation which also provided
the founding to emphasize the benefits of the initiative on the long-term.

The aim of the project was to increase the participation of women in the Information and
communication technology sector. A focus group of 20 women from ICT and education sector was
set. They became the ambassadors with the goal to inspire and encourage women to improve their
digital skills, enter and grow on this specialized market. Another objective of the focus group was to
create a set of guidelines for the companies acting on the digital market to change their approach
when it comes to more women working in the field.

Why is relevant for adult educators and adult education centers?

Why this case study is a success / best practice?

During the project development, a study was conducted to identify the gender gap in the telecom

and ICT sectors, SMEs and public institutions. The results of the study included information
regarding common biases, misconceptions, and possible barriers in the development of women
inclusion in the digital sector. The main identified factor of the gender gap in the ICT sector was
education. This discovery led to the organization of another study that tried to identify the
attractiveness and motivation of women for a career in the digital sector.