The main objectives of the project were to develop high-quality materials based on non-formal education, focusing on the digital skills of unemployed adults from rural areas. The core idea of RuralTech was to develop: - A RuralTech Guide outlining basic digital competencies to train these adults, thereby improving their employability prospects while contributing to talent retention in rural areas and the modernization of traditional occupations in these settings. - Testing the digital skills training with this group through an online format, allowing them to become familiar with the topic while gathering their feedback to assess the impact of the developed content. - Equipping trainers of these adult learners, both from partner organizations and other local organizations, with these resources to ensure the project's sustainability.
The RuralTech project was proposed with the primary goal of improving the employability of adult learners from rural areas who are unemployed by equipping them with digital skills and competencies. Depopulation and an aging population are two pressing structural issues, not only in Spain but also across the rest of Europe. Therefore, we considered it essential to provide rural populations with the necessary knowledge to access job opportunities in these areas, with digitalization being one of the main pillars. Additionally, the project aimed to equip trainers working with this group with new continuous education resources they can use in their daily work, contributing to the creation of a sustainable support ecosystem in rural areas.