AI is here. Invest in skills
AI could threaten millions of jobs, or enable unprecedented productivity. Our best hope to change the outcome? Upskilling workers now.
The skills gap is widening, but total investment in training remains inadequate.
To bridge the skills divide and prepare the workforce for an AI-driven economy, policymakers must focus on four key areas.
Policy priorities
1. Protect an all-age all-stage system
All workers should have access to tech and digital apprenticeships through the Growth and Skills Levy, regardless of age, career stage, or location.
2. Ensure short courses are high quality and available to all
New recently announced short courses must be excellence-driven, accessible, and delivered on-the-job to succeed.
3. Ensure an employer-led system
Apprenticeships only happen when people are employed, and that requires employers. They should be at the forefront of making decisions about the skills needs of their workforce.
4. Invest further in apprenticeships, and increase transparency around how Levy funds are spent
Continue funding apprenticeships as core skills policy while increasing transparency around Levy spending, allocation, and usage.
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