These are the organizations set to train 13,000 professionals in AI

The extensive training program, the Northern Europe AI Upskilling Initiative, is set to launch in six months. Kristin Heinonen, the project manager at AI Sweden, sees significant value in collaborating with local organizations for this project.

"AI is already a part of everyday life for many professions, but its use and requirements vary. To ensure a value-creating training process, local experts who understand the conditions of their respective markets are required”, says Kristin Heinonen, project manager for the Northern Europe AI Upskilling Initiative at AI Sweden.

In addition to onboarding and support during the training, the selected organizations are also responsible for identifying and recruiting participants. The focus is on professional groups with high AI exposure. In Sweden alone, nearly two-thirds of jobs in the service sector are rated as moderately or highly exposed to AI.

There is a strong need for decisive and rapid action as AI impacts the labor market and job tasks change. The Northern Europe AI Upskilling Initiative is a direct response to that need. These training efforts help strengthen individuals, making them more resilient and attractive in the job market.

The training is scheduled to begin on January 31, 2027. Participants interested in the program are welcome to contact the selected organization in their home country.

About Northern Europe AI Upskilling Initiative

Each country has one or more local organizations responsible for recruiting participants and implementing the training. The selection of partners in the five participating countries was based on the organizations’ local presence, documented expertise in AI training, and a proven track record of successful learning projects. The selection focused on a mix of established educational institutions, industry organizations, and NGOs with a strong ability to reach priority target groups in the workforce.

The selected organizations are:

• Digital Dogme (Denmark): A member organization focused on increasing digital skills among employees in Danish companies and organizations. Today, the organization consists of more than 100 partners, primarily large Danish companies, public organizations, and higher education institutions.
• Beci (Belgium): The Brussels Chamber of Commerce (Brussels Enterprises Commerce and Industry), which represents thousands of companies and drives business development.
• Xamk (Finland): South-Eastern Finland University leads a national consortium that also includes Oamk and Tieke to ensure broad Finnish representation.
• AcadeMedia (Sweden): AcadeMedia is Northern Europe's largest education company with a strong local presence in all parts of Sweden. They operate throughout the entire education chain: from preschool and primary school to upper secondary schools and adult education.
• Medborgarskolan (Sweden): Medborgarskolan is one of Sweden's largest student associations. It is a nationwide organization based on a non-profit, public education foundation.
• The Code To Change (The Netherlands): The Code to Change is an international non-profit that empowers individuals from marginalized groups and career-changers to succeed in the digital economy by providing essential skills, networks, and confidence.