Current Situation
Employability of the population is maintained through matching organizational needs with employee skills at a macro level. As the economy evolves and jobs change, there is a need for governments to collaborate with large and small employers and academic institutions at all levels to ensure that skills are taught the right way through the formal educational system and job-related skills and lifelong learning are available to citizens of all levels.
Goals and Objectives
Monitor and be responsive to macrotrends for skills required in the workplace. Monitor the evolving landscape around automation and robotics. Collaborate with employers and academia regarding workforce development.
Technology Deployed
Hardware: PCs and smartphones and cloud platforms; Software: Workforce planning tools, online training platforms, identity management systems, collaboration tools, analytics, and AI; Services: Business and IT services, learning, and curriculum development
Use Case Summary
To remain competitive, a population needs to have relevant qualifications and skills that are desirable to employers. Collaboration across government, employers, and academia can ensure that the right training is given at every level of formal and job-related education.