Keep up to date with the latest ICDL activities from around Asia and the world.
The National Center of Educational Technology (NCET) and Dell Technologies jointly hosted the “Upskilling the Future Workforce for the Digital Economy” project seminar in China. The seminar was chaired by Mr. Zhao Lin, the Director of Vocational Education Teaching Resources Division at NCET and featured participation from representatives of Dell Technologies, ICDL China, and various educational institutions.
The 7th annual ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day, organised by ICDL Asia was hosted this year in Singapore by the esteemed Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) and virtually via Zoom. It celebrated a resounding success, drawing over 400 attendees. Themed “Accelerating Digital Literacy in Asia,” the event served as a pivotal platform bringing together civil servants, academic leaders, industry experts, and training providers from across the Asia-Pacific region.
ICDL Asia proudly announced the winners of the ICDL Asia Partner Awards 2023 during the ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day. This year, the partner awards were presented across four distinguished categories that include Premier Partner of the Year, Innovative Partner of the Year, Rising Star Partner of the Year, and Social Impact Partner of the Year.
ICDL Asia is proud to announce the winners of the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2023, a prestigious competition that showcases the outstanding talents of secondary and tertiary school students across Asia in applying digital skills to the modern digital economy. This year, the competition reached new heights, attracting participation from over 10,000 students representing 13 diverse countries across Asia.
NTUC LearningHub has recently launched the SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace 2.0 (SFDW 2.0) in Singapore. It is a national initiative designed to support enterprises and equip Singaporeans with essential digital skills applicable to their personal and professional lives. With SFDW2.0, NTUC LearningHub has been curated to incorporate the latest emerging technologies so that Singaporeans can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.
The cooperative agreement between Hung Hau Education and ICDL entails collaborative efforts in its training implementation, exam standardisation, and certification issuance according to ICDL international standards. Selected modules from ICDL training curriculum will also be seamlessly integrated into the ICT syllabus of Hung Hau Education’s member schools, fostering alignment with global standards and enriching computer training programs.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) proudly presented the first-ever National Digital Challenge for civil servants. This groundbreaking event coincided with the celebration of National ICT Month (NICTM) 2023, aiming to accelerate the Philippines workforce into a new digital frontier.
Hackathon 2023 witnessed a magnificent showcase of innovative ideas and a genuine passion for digital technology among Hong Kong’s students. Organised by the Hong Kong Competence Education Research Institute (HKCERI) with the support of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the two-day event, held at Cathay City and Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village, attracted 120 students and teachers from various schools in the region.
Through this collaboration, all ICDL modules will be endorsed in Thailand and listed as the first batch of eligible programmes for E-Workforce vouchers. The primary objective of this collaboration is to empower individuals and professionals in Thailand with access to internationally recognised digital skills certifications.
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (HCMC DOET) organised a conference in collaboration with ICDL to support the digital transformation goals of the city’s education sector. The conference was attended by representatives from HCMC DOET, including leaders from Thu Duc City, as well as principals from 21 districts representing primary, lower secondary, and high schools in HCMC.
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