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It's time to focus on future-proofing the workforce. 💼💡 Key skills for the future: ✅ AI & Digital Transformation ✅ Green Technologies ✅ Healthcare Technology Join Richard Foster-Fletcher 🌎, Chair of MKAI.org, in discussing how to prepare the workforce through: 🔹 Upskilling & Reskilling 🔹 Industry Collaboration 🔹 Government Support 🔹 Inclusive Policies #FutureSkills #2024Election #WorkforceDevelopment Read the full article here👇 https://lnkd.in/epVGA8D7

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital development, we're confronted with an intriguing paradox. While the digital revolution brings unprecedented opportunities for social and human development, it also poses significant challenges to our existing educational and vocational structures. Recent research indicates that as automation and AI continue to disrupt traditional industries, there's an urgent need for a paradigm shift in our education policies and skills development strategies. The question is - How do we bridge this gap between technological advancements and our current education system? One solution lies in sustainable innovation within our educational frameworks. We need to reimagine our policies to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning, fostering skills that are not just relevant today but also adaptable to the unpredictable changes of tomorrow. As we journey towards this goal, let's remember that the ultimate aim of education goes beyond merely preparing individuals for the job market. It's about nurturing human potential, promoting social development, and driving sustainable progress. So, as we strive to shape an inclusive digital future, let's ensure that our human resource development strategies, public policies, and educational systems evolve in tandem with our technological advancements. This way, we can truly harness the transformative power of digital development, foster social development, and make sustainable innovation a reality. #DigitalDevelopment #EducationPolicy #SustainableInnovation #SocialDevelopment

A new report finds that the UK lags behind much of Europe in tech skills proficiency, ranking 25th on the continent and 45th globally. The UK is struggling to fill vacant tech roles, with 93% of businesses reporting difficulties, as the rapid adoption of emerging technologies like AI and automation expands the skillsets required. While the UK has seen a surge in generative AI course enrolments, more targeted upskilling initiatives are urgently needed to ensure the workforce can meet the evolving demands of the digital economy. Read more in this article: https://bit.ly/4f2mQBK #TechMonitor #SkillsGap #TechIndustry #TechProficiency

Great overview of durable skills from the SkillUp Coalition, with examples of ways to develop them. As AI changes the workplace we need to become more intentional about how we develop, validate, and credential these skills. Lots of good work also going on there with Education Design Labs Skills Validation Network SkillUp Coalition Steven Lee America Succeeds Education Design Lab #skills #durableskills #microcredentials #SkillsValidationNetwork https://lnkd.in/eS3BMD5h

I was surprised to see that in a recent report, half of Welsh businesses are struggling with a skills shortage and many say they 'lack the confidence to adopt AI or green technologies'. 🖥️ I think companies need to adopt, embrace change and upskill their current workforce which will allow growth and sustainability in the economy. Collaborating with local Universities is also essential to ensure the next generation of workers is there. Could this be worrying times for companies within the Tech industry? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #wales #artificialintelligence #technology https://lnkd.in/e4nwUhfN

“The report findings indicate a great deal of commonality across roles, regardless of industry, reinforcing the requirement for digital literacy amongst all employees and the critical support required for developing fundamental life skills. The report also highlights the pivotal role of current and future policy development in shaping workforce skill development and cultivating organisations comfortable with technology, data, change, and lifelong learning, particularly in the context of Artificial Intelligence.” Mark Huddleston Discover how Matrix's new Future skills report charts a path towards a more prosperous and resilient future for Northern Ireland and how digital literacy is a key skill across sectors Read more here https://lnkd.in/e_pJFU_3

According to the National Skills Coalition, 78% of individuals want to learn technology to pursue more education, and 63% aim to secure a new or better job. By incorporating MedCerts Partner Solutions' flexible, online programs into your organization’s training or academic offerings, you’re not just building career and soft skills—you’re also equipping participants with critical digital skills through our technology and learning platform. Read more about how digital skills are shaping the future of education and employment: https://lnkd.in/ehk4NZF5 #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalSkills #OnlineTraining

Experts predict that by the year 2030, 85% of jobs will be ones that don't even exist yet. As machines take over repetitive tasks, humans will be free to focus on other creative, social and intellectual pursuits. The competencies most valued in the future will be soft skills like creativity, empathy, communication and critical thinking. If 2030 seems far away, consider this. It's estimated that by the year 2025, up to 85 million jobs could be replaced by machines, while 97 million new roles suited to human-AI collaboration will emerge. This transformation will impact all industries. In order to ensure that you can thrive in this digital future, learning digital literacy, meaning comfort and capability with technologies, is essential. To get started, individuals should assess their current digital skills and tap into resources to help them improve. Governments and employers should also begin to invest in digital literacy training. This is less about having all employees become tech experts and more about gaining awareness of how technologies like AI are transforming work. Data will power the fourth industrial revolution, so organizations will need data-literate employees to extract value from it. To expand your own digital literacy, start by approaching new tech tools with curiosity. Keep reading, watching informational videos, taking online courses, whatever learning methods suit you best. Prioritize developing your soft skills too....

As the tech industry transforms human labor, adapting to an AI-driven future necessitates extra skills for staying competitive. This evolution demands a shift towards digital, analytical, and soft skills to complement technological advancements. What skill are you planning to acquire to thrive in this new landscape?

Andrei M. Craciun, Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Education: Organizational culture is not a stand-alone concept, it is in a dynamic belt. Technology and digital natives are transforming the work environment. We should address how we practice the reverse learning, how we could apply it so that we evolve. Tools and AI will bring us to the context in which we can connect more efficiently and better with people. This is an element that will redesign work relationships. When it’s hard, then you look for good people or cultivate the potential.