site.btaOver 670,000 Bulgarians to Be Able to Improve Digital Skills with EU Resources

Over 670,000 Bulgarians will have the opportunity to improve their digital skills with EU resources, said Adriana Sukova, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. In an interview for BTA, she explained that in the 2021-2027 programming period, the focus will be on digital literacy, increase of qualification and re-qualification of employees, and lifelong learning. 

In her words, the need to act is obvious given that the share of inactive young people in Bulgaria is 17.6%, quite below the EU-average of 13.1%.  

More than 170,000 Bulgarians can rely on training funded under Operational Programme (OP) Human Resources Development (2021-2027) to improve their chances of finding better jobs. A total of EUR 290 million under OP Science and Education for Smart Growth (2021-2027) will go towards improving professional training and qualification in Bulgaria. 

Sukova told BTA that Bulgarians can also rely on EU funds for measures to: keep older persons on the labour market longer; create jobs in sectors with high value added and transition to low-carbon economy; improve the quality of life of people caring for children or a dependent family member at home; employ people with disabilities; promote the work of medical professionals in small municipalities.