The coming decade already threatens to be difficult for young people across the European Union. Now a new report suggests more reasons why they should worry. It says vacancies will rise, but the youth will not have the digital skills to fill them.
By 2015, 90% of jobs will need e-skills. The number of ICT practitioners in Europe was 4.7 million in 2007 and is forecast to reach 5.26 million in 2015. In more general terms, jobs for highly-qualified people are expected to rise by 16 million between now and 2020, while those held by low-skilled workers will decline by around 12 million.