We are all busy re-training and boosting our CVs with new knowledge since Covid -19.

Statistics show that there has been a dramatic upsurge in adults engaging in learning this year which has promoted a development initiative within Lifelong Learning to separate many of our Professional Development courses within the subject areas and highlight these into an easily accessed platform.

As our economy rapidly runs towards the ‘Industry 4.0’, some of us are keeping our eyes on how employment will change.  Taking control of our skill development is our responsibility as an individual. Employers are looking for core skills that link to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.  Large employers are expecting to undertake a 50% retrain of staff in the next five years. Honing human skills that can’t be replicated by computers is important for us to be able to adapt and move forward. The skills of communication, problem solving, self-management and negotiation will all be essential and attractive to employers as well as digital literacy skills.    

Are you a career-changer? Covid has also seen workers re-evaluate their life, downsize and realise that the job they are doing does not support a healthy life balance. You may want to be an entrepreneur or set up a social enterprise. A career pivot can be a complex process and can take a while to investigate. You may need to seek out further expertise and help as you attempt to identify and acquire new skills as you shift your career path.