Tech Explorers: Journey into the world of technology (SMIS code: 337046)
Funder: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Education and Employment Program (EEP)
Period of implementation: May 2025 - April 2027
Budget: 4,903,153.55 lei
Online: Official website Facebook
Goal
The aim of the project is to strengthen a functioning and efficient labor market by facilitating equitable and inclusive access to quality and sustainable employment. The project also aims at adapting education and training systems to the needs of the labor market, promoting lifelong learning and the development of digital competences among employees in the targeted region.
Key figures
Investment in workforce
601 employees supported through professional training activities
Training adapted to different needs
91 employees in authorized training programs
510 employees in non-formal training
Implementation Duration
24 months
Resources
Human resources
Specialized digital skills trainers, IT skills assessors, vocational training experts, human resources specialists, target group recruitment operators and project management team.
Material resources
Training rooms equipped with digital technology, IT equipment (laptops, video projectors, interactive whiteboards), e-learning platforms and digital teaching materials adapted to the level of participants.
Financial resources
European funds (Education and Employment Programme 2021-2027), co-funding from the organizations involved, budget for grants, certifications and training logistics.
Information resources
Databases of eligible employees in Bucharest, digital competences assessment tools, training methodologies, customized training plans and certification guides according to national standards.
Objectives
The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the digital skills of the workforce in order to align them with current and future labor market requirements.
Assessment of the digital skills of at least 601 employees (ISCED 3-8) aged between 18 and 64, registered in the target group in the North-East Region.
Provision of vocational training programs for acquiring digital skills for a minimum of 601 employees (ISCED 3-8) aged between 18 and 64, enrolled in the target group in the North-East Region.
Main activities
Organize and carry out the evaluation process of the existing digital competences of the employees.
Running training programs adapted to the level of skills identified by the assessment.
Providing materials, digital platforms and logistical support for training.
Monitoring participants' progress and supporting successful completion of programs.
Promoting digital education as part of lifelong learning and inclusion in the labor market.
Results
601 employees assessed for digital competences and subsequently trained through individually tailored programs.
Increased level of digital skills for the Bucharest workforce
Stimulating digital inclusion and active participation in lifelong learning processes
Contributing to the adaptability and economic resilience of organizations through more digitally literate staff