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Recovering from Covid-19: How can job creation and upskilling the economy help?

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  • 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.

How can we ensure that the job market is providing appropriate skills for employees to meet the demands of the workforce? Comment below to let us know your thoughts!

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:
  • 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

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