- Duration: 1 min
- Publication date: 24 Jun 2021
- Part of series EngShorts
Abstract
In this #EngShort we look at how we can protect jobs, #upskill and train workers and embrace digitalisation as countries begin to recover from #Covid-19. The impacts of Covid-19 are having lasting effects on our #workforce with many employees out of work or threatened with redundancy. Key sectors that are vital to our growth are experiencing #SkillsShortages including #CyberSecurity, renewable energies, healthcare, agriculture and others. It is vital that we align skills to current and future #industry demands. To meet the demands of an increasing #DigitalEconomy, Government and business investment in #reskilling themselves and individuals will be crucial.
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You can learn more in our free webinar that focuses on how Northern Ireland, a world leader for technology, plans to grow and futureproof its tech hub: Webinar recap: job creation and upskilling the economy in Northern Ireland (theiet.org)
- Keywords:
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- Covid-19 recovery
- Job creation
- Northern Ireland
- adoption of technology
- apprentices
- challenges of Covid-19
- digital economy
- digitally skilled
- embracing digitalisation
- entering the workforce
- future industry needs
- protecting jobs
- renewable energies
- reskilling
- skill gaps
- skilled employees
- upskilling
- women in manufacturing
- workforce demands
- world economic forum