Hello everyone.
The House of Lords has established a Digital Skills Committee and has
called for evidence. The investigation will explore how the UK can be
prepared to compete in a global digital economy, examining issues such as
whether we're developing a workforce that is appropriately skilled for the
future in jobs that may not yet exist, and how we are encouraging people of
all ages to choose careers which will benefit the future digital era. The call
for evidence can be found here
<http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/lords-select/digital-skills-committee/news/digital-skills-call-for-evidence/>
Wikimedia UK should consider making a submission to this committee on this
issue. Among the many groups they are asking to submit, they include four
that are of relevance: technology companies [or charities], digital
literacy groups, civil society and lifelong learning organisations. There
is plenty of time for us to make a submission as the consultation closes on
5 September. Perhaps a burst of activity after Wikimania?
Thank you,
Stevie
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Stevie Benton
Head of External Relations
Wikimedia UK
+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173
@StevieBenton
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