09/06/2026
The world moved online. The question is whether you moved with it or just showed up to scroll.
Digital skills are not about being on social media. They are about being able to function, create, and contribute in a world that is increasingly driven by technology. It includes knowing how to use tools that make your work faster, your communication clearer, and your value more visible.
It includes basic data literacy, document management, online research, and, in many fields, an understanding of how artificial intelligence is changing the work.
Have you noticed that some young people are consuming the internet without learning from it? Spending hours online and leaving with nothing transferable.
Many young people can navigate Instagram perfectly but cannot format a professional document, build a basic spreadsheet, or write a coherent email. The internet is the largest free library ever built, and most people are using it as a cinema.
Where the change must happen is that you should dedicate a portion of your screen time to learning, not just entertainment. The same phone in your hand right now contains enough free resources to teach you a new skill in 30 days. The Same Phone.
One practical thing you can do today is to pick and write down one digital tool relevant to your field or interest, and watch a tutorial on it. Just one. Google Docs, Canva, Excel, basic video editing, whatever applies to you. Begin somewhere.
Digital competence is not optional anymore. It is the new basis.
Which digital skill do you think every young person must have in 2026?
