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49 www.grooveproject.eu This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2021-1-CY01-KA220-VET-000033254] Key Directives & Policies The organizations’ digital action plan should be aligned with key directives and policies developed by the European Union (EU), which aim to support the adaptation of the education and training systems of Member States to the digital age. Below relevant key directives and policies at a European level are presented: Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027 The Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) is a renewed European Union (EU) policy initiative that establishes a common vision of high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education in Europe. The Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) aims to support the adaptation of the education and training systems of Member States to the digital age. The Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) has two priorities. Firstly, to foster the development of a high-performing digital education ecosystem, and secondly to enhance digital skills and competences for digital transformation. Pact for Skills It is a central element of the European Skills Agenda and promotes joint action to maximize the impact of investing in enhancing existing skills (upskilling) and training in new skills (reskilling). The main objective of the Pact is to mobilize resources and all relevant stakeholders to take real action for upskilling and reskilling the workforce. By joining the Pact, educators and VET providers will gain access to networking, knowledge and resource hubs. The Commission will also offer information and guidance on European Union (EU) funding and programs for skills development by offering a single-entry point at the EU level, which will help the development of digital literacy. Council Recommendation on VET The proposal for a Council Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training is an important part of the ongoing implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights strengthening principle 1 “education, training and lifelong learning”. The overall objective of the VET recommendation is to modernize the VET policy and meet the large upskilling and reskilling needs as well as to fit for the challenges of the 21st century and lead the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. European Skills Agenda The European Skills Agenda (ESA) is a plan that helps individuals and businesses to develop more and better skills and to put them to use. More specifically, ESA aims to reinforce sustainable competitiveness, ensure social fairness, access to education, training and lifelong learning for everybody, as well as to build resilience to react to crises