Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Visits Cisco’s DT&S: Emphasizing the Impact of Digital Technologies on the Future of Work

On October 17, 2022, the Hellenic Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Deputy Minister, Maria Syrengela, visited the International Center for Digital Transformation and Digital Skills (DT&S) in Thessaloniki. As the Deputy Minister responsible for Demography and Family Policy, Maria Syrengela's visit emphasized the impact of digital technology on society as well as the future of work, education, skills, and the labor market.

The visit included a tour and presentation of the DT&S center, which serves as a hub for innovative technological solutions and works in collaboration with partners, startups, educational institutions, and research organizations to promote innovation and accelerate digital transformation in Greece. The center's focus is on sectors such as smart cities, health, rural development, tourism, environmental protection, and civil protection.

During the presentation, the impact of digital technologies on the future of work, education, skills, and the labor market was emphasized. The center's role in promoting innovation and digital transformation in Greece was highlighted, as well as its efforts to improve digital skills and culture in the region. The visitors were informed about the center's role as a reference point for innovative technological solutions that will be developed with Cisco's partner ecosystem, startups, educational institutions, and research organizations.

The center's efforts to promote innovation and improve digital skills and culture in Greece align with the goals of the Hellenic Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and demonstrate the center's crucial role in promoting digital transformation in Greece.