Best practices

Ambassador/Referral model to activate learner demand for ADS training

Users: Training Providers (Public), Training Providers (Private), Industry | Theme: Reskilling and upskilling |

Action: Recruitment/Marketing/Outreach-Action | Beneficiaries: Prospective learners, Underrepresented groups

Infineon Technologies / CHIPS of Europe

CHIPS of Europe

Daniel Lichtblau – Infineon Technologies / CHIPS of Europe (industry partner; experience shared in context of EU ADS discussions)

Activating demand for Advanced Digital Skills programmes via trusted networks

The challenge?

The challenge being faced is that hard-to-reach groups may not respond to institutional outreach. There is a trust gap present.

Our solution

  1. Use alumni, industry partners and community networks as ambassadors
  2. Provide shareable templates and referral links
  3. Run short info sessions
  4. Recognize ambassadors (badges/certificates/event access)

Outcomes

Expected outcomes:

  • Higher-quality leads and improved conversion via trusted communities (to be measured)

Key takeaways

Trust-based recruitment is scalable and replicable across Advanced Digital Skills projects