National Apprenticeship Week 2024: Skills For Life

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The press release discusses the importance of continuous skills development and the impact of National Apprenticeship Week on closing the global skills gap. It highlights IBM's commitment to skills enhancement and its influence on recruitment and sustained learning culture. The article emphasizes the shift towards valuing skills over traditional degrees and the necessity of continuous learning in today's economy.

By Jenny Taylor

Originally published by FE News

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / "Skills for Life" is both an inspirational and very appropriate theme for this year's National Apprenticeship Week. The half-life of skills is shrinking making continuous learning essential. In this article, Jenny explains how apprenticeships can help individuals and organisations fill the growing skills gap.

"Skills for Life" is a very inspirational theme for this year's National Apprenticeship Week. "It all starts with skills" is the strapline and what an interesting one to choose, as opposed to "it all starts with qualifications or exam results". The campaign aims to inspire individuals and businesses to make the most of their potential. This is very much needed, as according to the World Economic Forum, closing the global skills gap could add US$11.5 trillion to global GDP by 2028, and education and training systems need to keep pace with market demands. Companies estimate that 50% of all employees will need reskilling.

At IBM, this is not a new theme. Continuous skills development is critical in delivering valued service to our clients, and therefore a sustainable learning culture is paramount to IBM's success. Every IBMer commits to enhancing their skills on an ongoing basis. It's also changed our attitude to how we recruit at all levels in the company not just in the UK, but globally too. In today's economy, a career in technology does not always require a traditional bachelor's degree. Skills are the currency of today and tomorrow and the half-life of skills is shrinking; the skills a person has today could be obsolete in a few years which makes continuous learning essential.

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FAQ

What is the theme for this year's National Apprenticeship Week?

The theme for this year's National Apprenticeship Week is 'Skills for Life'.

According to the World Economic Forum, how much could closing the global skills gap add to the global GDP by 2028?

According to the World Economic Forum, closing the global skills gap could add US$11.5 trillion to global GDP by 2028.

What is the significance of continuous skills development at IBM?

Continuous skills development is critical at IBM for delivering valued service to clients, and a sustainable learning culture is paramount to IBM's success.

What is the impact of the shift in attitude towards recruitment at IBM?

The shift in attitude towards recruitment at IBM has influenced all levels in the company, not just in the UK, but globally too.

What is the currency of today and tomorrow in the economy?

Skills are the currency of today and tomorrow in the economy.