DigiSkills – Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth

Project Reference:

101193775

DigiSkills - Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth

Project Summary

The DigiSkills project enhances digital skills and intercultural competencies for youth through virtual exchanges. By fostering collaboration across six European countries, it offers online courses, simulations, and dialogues, preparing participants for the digital workforce.

With a total funding of €490,000, allocated across six partners, the project ensures transparency and accountability. Key initiatives include 20 virtual dialogues, 5-course syllabi, and 6 simulation exercises, enabling inclusive opportunities to boost employability and innovation.

DigiSkills aligns with the ERASMUS+ mission, empowering youth and local NGOs to address global challenges collaboratively.

Remote Excellence: Mastering Virtual Collaboration

DigiSkills is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, Remote Excellence: Mastering Virtual Collaboration, taking place on June 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM GMT.

This interactive session will explore effective virtual collaboration, online communication, and professional etiquette in remote work environments, equipping participants with practical skills for today’s digital workplace.

Whether you are a student, young professional, entrepreneur, or remote worker, this webinar offers valuable insights to help you thrive in the future of work.

DigiSkill in Ghana: Strong Q1 Start & Participant Voices

Champions Factory Africa Marks a Strong DigiSkill Q1 Start in Ghana

By Champions Factory Africa · April 2026

Champions Factory Africa (CHF) has kicked off the first quarter of the DigiSkill project with strong momentum, successfully supporting project activities and recruiting young participants into intercultural online dialogues.

The dialogues, conducted digitally and focused on intercultural communication and digital skills, saw consistent participation from Ghanaian youth. Facilitators reported active engagement, with polls and group discussions helping sustain meaningful interaction throughout the sessions.

Post-dialogue surveys revealed that a strong majority of participants found the sessions directly relevant to their personal and professional development. Many also expressed increased confidence in applying newly acquired knowledge in real-life contexts.

“Participants find the topics relevant and applicable to their personal and professional development… a majority report increased understanding and confidence in applying the knowledge gained.”
— CHF Facilitator Observation, Q1 2026

In parallel, participants were onboarded into the Intensive Online Open Course (IOOC): Foundations of Digital Project Management, equipping them with essential skills for managing digital initiatives. The course is currently ongoing and will conclude in the coming week.

Looking ahead to Q2, CHF plans to:

Launch a webinar series
Support the DigiSkills podcast
Strengthen engagement across all work packages

Voices from Ghana: What DigiSkill Participants Are Saying

Collected by Champions Factory Africa · Q1 2026

Behind every participation number is a story of growth, connection, and ambition. This quarter, Champions Factory Africa gathered testimonials from DigiSkill participants in Ghana.

“The programme gave me a real sense of how digital project management works in practice — something I hadn't encountered before. The dialogue sessions helped me think more broadly about collaboration across cultures.”

Chris Larmin

DigiSkill Participant, Ghana

“I appreciated how the sessions connected us with young people from other countries. It showed me that we share a lot of the same goals, even if our contexts are different. I feel more confident now in digital spaces.”

Zainab Zubair

DigiSkill Participant, Ghana

Both participants took part in CHF’s intercultural dialogue sessions during Q1 2026. Their reflections align with broader survey findings, which indicate that most participants found the programme highly relevant to their personal and professional contexts.

CHF will continue collecting participant voices throughout the project and encourages contributions from across all DigiSkill partner countries.

Deliverables

The deliverables are the tangible outcomes of each work package, tracked against quantitative indicators to ensure project goals are met.

Each work package (WP) contributes to the project’s overarching goals through specific, quantifiable activities, tracked against timelines and monitored for quality.

These deliverables highlight the structured approach taken to ensure impact in areas such as intercultural skills, digital literacy, and global collaboration.

Partners:

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.