Fast-tracking digital inclusion

<< Objectives >>Fast-tracking digital inclusion aims to introduce young Roma to entry-level careers in the field of content creation and digital marketing. Hiring in these fields is usually skill-based so the lack of educational credentials should not be an impediment to employment. The digital skills needed for these jobs can be acquired relatively fast and monetized immediately. Remote work offers alternatives in underdeveloped regions. FDI pilots an ambitious way of including Roma in the digital revolution. << Implementation >>We will propose a course drawing on the natural interests of digital natives in their youth: Become a content creator! This hands on course in content creation and digital marketing will be designed for low education students and embedded in a pathway to employment: developed in partnership with industry stakeholders, it will lead to internships and employment in the field. Young Roma will be supported throughout through mentorship and career counselling. << Results >>We expect the digital platform we create, as well as the mentorship systems that support it, to become a model in the field of digital inclusion for vulnerable groups. We hope to open Roma to the benefits of emerging digital jobs, help them build their portofolios and navigate freelancing opportunities, all while changing preconceptions about the target group and combatting hiring discrimination.