Europe is amid a severe digital crisis – according to findings from various studies. Case in point, the most recent Eurostat report concluded that a staggering 40 percent of Europe-based firms looking to hire ICT professionals find it difficult to get skilled workers. Also, soon enough – 2020 to be precise – it is predicted that ICT jobs in Europe will grow by over 670,000, yet the market can take in further 756,000 ICT experts if they are available. Unfortunately, the report also concluded that about 44 percent of the adult demographic in Europe has insufficient or no digital skills. As such, the region is not equipped to respond to the soaring demand for digital skills.

The Amsterdam Institute of Technology (AiT) intends to train as many candidates as possible to bridge this digital skills gap. AiT aims to equip learners with relevant expertise for different ICT roles while also maintaining necessary levels of competences among existing ICT practitioners.

What makes AiT the ideal solution to Europe’s digital crisis? For one, it offers lifelong learning opportunities to people and companies across the region. This continued education makes sure that learners keep up with the rapid changes in technology, thus ensuring sustained productivity over time.

Two, AiT enables firms and individuals alike to invest in their future. Just as workers contribute to their pensions, it is wise to gain useful digital skills for the days to come. And with AiT, learners access professional development programs that keep them from losing jobs in the future due to inadequate technological skills or lack of them.

AiT is a new generation system integrator that provides the technological capability for companies seeking digital transformation and innovation. Studies have shown that 9/10 jobs will require digital skills in the coming days. As such, AiT intends to provide a direct way of addressing the worrying digital skills gap across Europe by providing companies with professionals in various ICT positions.

AiT works with innovative training providers who are committed to offering essential and well-timed technological knowledge. The aim is to upskill as many workers as possible over time before it is too late.

AiT runs on the premise of providing quality ICT solutions to companies experiencing a shortage in that department. AiT intends to keep cooperating with visionary companies by providing them with expertise and innovations that keep them competitive in the ever-changing digital-based economy.

There is no telling what the future holds, but in spite of that, the AiT team dreams of international expansion. It is the hope of the entire team that AiT will grow to provide necessary talent that helps in bridging the digital skills gap for companies across the planet.