Retraining is important if we want the skills gap to become smaller. In The Work Foundation’s recent research, they found more than 7.5 million mid-career workers have not received any training since leaving full time education.
When was that last time you received training?
Since the start of #lockdown in March last year, the UK has been hit with rising unemployment figures and extensive changes to how we work across almost every industry. We may be waiting a long time to return to a pre-coronavirus normal.
Following the report we produced with labour market specialists @GeekTalent we've put together a series of blogs looking at different sectors of Jersey’s economy. Check out our latest blog on the construction industry & impact on technology advances here: digital.je/news-events/digit…
Almost 400 free courses will be available to adults next year in the first major development in the #LifetimeSkillsGuarantee which was announced in September. From engineering to healthcare, courses will be fully funded and available from April 2021. gov.uk/government/news/adult…
Here’s my view as @DanielRowles’ #JerseyTechWeek session begins.
We’re only five minutes in and I’m learning in this session looking at digital creatives, skills, learning and innovation.
Check @DigitalJersey for links to view.
Tomorrow our founder, Dom, will be giving a keynote speech on future skills in the digital age as part of Jersey Tech Week. Join us live with @DigitalJersey for free! eventbrite.co.uk/e/jersey-te…
The gig worker bill being pushed by the gig companies - what’s your view on this critical piece of US legislation? If gig companies are heavily backing it then it must be the better option for them or it’s the right balance of self employment? apple.news/AgrgLxejvTYuRKQaB…
Yesterday we shared how the Job Support Scheme will support those returning to work on a part-time basis. But what if your workplace is closed due to covid restrictions?
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