Athens Organizations Launch Digital Literacy Training Programs for Residents

Athens residents seeking to strengthen technology skills have access to programs run by established local organizations that focus on practical training in software, online safety and digital tools.

Library and School Resources

The Athens Regional Library System provides free tech-savvy skill building through LearningExpress Library video tutorials, computer classes on Windows 10 and Microsoft Office, and one-on-one computer training available with an active PINES card. Athens City Schools implements the PowerUP 1:1 device initiative and pairs it with Common Sense Media curriculum that covers internet safety, privacy, cyberbullying and information literacy.

Workshops and Seminars in Greece

The Athens Lifelong Learning Institute runs 40-hour online media literacy and digital skills seminars for ages 18-29 under the EU e-engAGEd project. Odyssea, located at Nikiforou Mandilara 17, runs a free 18-hour Soft & Digital Skills Workshop that covers digital literacy, Google and Microsoft Suite applications and mobile applications, with sessions beginning April 2025. Socialinnov works on digital literacy gaps in underserved communities.

Context on Current Needs

These activities address documented shortfalls in digital capabilities. Socialinnov notes that 37 percent of Europe’s labor force lacked basic digital skills as of 2017, while demand for ICT specialists continues to increase.

Accessing the Programs

People can obtain details and register by contacting the Athens Regional Library System for PINES-card training, visiting the Odyssea address at Nikiforou Mandilara 17 for the workshop, or checking the Athens Lifelong Learning Institute site for seminar enrollment. Athens City Schools families can learn about the PowerUP initiative through school resources. The organizations maintain their own websites with current schedules and requirements.