Technology has become deeply integrated into nearly every aspect of modern life. From communication to education to the workplace, digital skills are now essential for fully participating in society. Those without sufficient digital literacy skills are at a major disadvantage.

In the workplace, employers are gradually adopting digital solutions to automate activities, improve processes, and boost productivity. At school, digital skills are just as important. New ways of conducting lectures, submitting assessments, and collaborating with peers are being introduced all the time. These are just some instances of disruption; things will get much more digital.

Being digitally skilled is being able to use digital technologies to carry out tasks efficiently and effectively. Digital technologies include tools, resources, and platforms like computers, cell phones, the internet, artificial intelligence, blockchain, social media, etc that utilize digital data.

It is critical that you recognize that the word ‘digital’ means more than just knowing how to utilize technology. It is about creatively and efficiently utilizing technology to attain goals and provide solutions.

The Starthubvarsity Internship program is intended to help you:

1. Appreciate the need for digital skills
2. Understand the basics of what you need to be digitally literate, and
3. Prepare you for the future of life, learning, jobs, and businesses.