Further statements and support

It is time for "actions, not words"

Developing EU-wide solutions and tools such as a European e-Competence Framework, European quality criteria for e-skills certifications, and a European e-Skills and Career Portal is "one of the five action lines of Europe's strategic approach to address the e-Skills challenge in Europe".

Günter Verheugen, Vice-President of the European Commission, Responsible for Entreprise and Industry, on the e-Skills ILB high-level event on 4 March 08 in Brussels

 

Europe’s skills gap: industry is taking action

To support implementation and needed actions towards a sustainable e-Skills development policy across the European Union, the e-Skills ILB (Industry Leadership Board) highlights among other key priority actions the support of flagship European initiatives like the European e-Competence Framework and the e-Skills Career Portal under preparation.