The WOMEN GET READY project is designed to empower women in the digital realm, fostering their digital readiness and participation in the evolving digital economy. The project equips women with the skills to adapt to a dynamic work environment, embrace continuous learning, and confidently pursue digital career paths. The project focuses on: -Assisting non-digital women in transitioning to the digital world, emphasizing self-expression as a foundation for confidence and trust in technology. -Developing self-assessment tools that bolster self-esteem instead of undermining it, fostering a positive perception of one's digital abilities. -Challenging gender stereotypes associated with the digital economy, inspiring women to pursue digital careers by showcasing female role models in prominent positions. -Enhancing the effectiveness of return-to-work strategies for women, addressing digital readiness and providing tools to secure equivalent or better job positions. -Creating networking opportunities for women, enabling continuous knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer mentorship within a community that champions female expertise and leadership.
The rapid pace and scale of technological change and global flows of information are disrupting labour markets and the opportunities created thereby are not evenly distributed. Women are facing a ‘triple disadvantage’, due to gender-based stereotypes, gender gaps in the labour market, and digital gender divide. The Women Get Ready project aims to address the following needs: The digital skills gap: Women are often underrepresented in the digital sector, and many lack the skills they need to succeed in this rapidly growing field. The lack of flexible and accessible training: Many traditional training programs are not designed to accommodate the needs of women with busy schedules or other commitments. The need for a supportive community: Women often face barriers to entering the digital sector, such as discrimination and absence of role models. The Women Get Ready project aims to create a supportive community where women can feel empowered and connected.